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Summary: Great Addition to SW Saga... Detracters don't have a clue.
Review: In general, all of the flash in the pan critcs were clueless in their reviews (see good reviews by Leonard Maltin and Roger Ebert who are just about the only critics with any validity these days). People who complain about SWE1 are INTENTIALLY LOOKING for stuff to complain about just because they think its the cool thing to do, not event trying to like the movie. SWE1 is not the best in the series (that distinction goes to Empire) but it right on par with the rest of the series. (Remember, there are still 2 more chapters before the story is complete). Even if you ignore the others, this is a spectacular film. (I saw it 6 times in the theatre and did not grow tired of it) Just sit back and enjoy because you are in for a hell of a ride.
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Summary: STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE - Oh, why?
Review: Ah yes, the most hyped up movie of all time. 'A new Star Wars movie! ' The first of a new series of prequels to the classic Star Wars trilogy, PHANTOM MENACE hardly compares to the earlier movies in the series (Er, later entries?) It has a dry but half decent story, but the characters... ouch. Where to start. Obi Wan Kenobi and Qui Gon Jin are easily the two coolest, most well done characters in the whole film. Jar Jar Binks is incredibly annoying as an alien thing, and all the other characters are just plain dull. It seems as if the whole point of the movie was to cash in on the Star Wars craze and make even more money. (Although many people will say that George 'made it for the fans') I must say, the lightsabre battle at the end was truely stunning. Too bad everything else in the movie wasn't. There are far too many pointless, childish parts, and it's obvious that George Lucas intended PHANTOM MENACE to be aimed at a younger audience. It's still an entertaining movie, however, but hardly all it was hyped up to be. Oh well. There's always episodes II and III.
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Summary: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Review: I do not understand the lousy reviews this film recieved when it was released in theatres. Most critics complained about the lack of character developement. What they failed to understand is that The Phantom Menace is part one of a six part story. The characters will develop in the series next two installments. The special effects in The Phantom Menace were outstanding. The pod race and the jedi's duel with Darth Maul are worth buying this video. I will admit that the political shenanigans of Senator Palpatine will be better understood if you have seen the original trilogy. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a perfect first chapter to the Star Wars Saga.
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Summary: slightly less painful than a trip to the dentist
Review: I am astounded that anyone liked this film. Even 10 year olds should know better. Jar Jar Binks should be killed off soon, but not before Lucas himself. Answer me honestly, does anyone really like this film? I know, I know, we were all excited to have another chapter come out in our life times, and it could never have lived up to the hype, but this is more than a disappointmet. It is utter worthless garbage. A waste of money and time.
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Summary: Great movie I loved it even jar jar was very cool
Review: I know that a lot of people hate jar jar but, I really liked him. This is the best movie of 1999 it is even better that "The Matrix". The lightsaber battles are the best. I think this is the best Star Wars movie yet.
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Summary: Welcome back to my world!
Review: To an extent it is agreeable with the initial criticism that the long awaited prequel lacks depth, maturity and the unique quality of character found in episodes IV, V and VI. Nevertheless, the very feat of bringing us back to the Star Wars universe in such authenticity after a twenty year gap, can only be applauded. George Lucas has without doubt satisfied his own minions of fans whilst encapturing the millions of young imaginations who were deprived of the previous three outings. This film is in no way a masterpiece, but is a standing prophecy of the completion of a six part masterpiece. May the mystique of the JEDI live on!
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Summary: The best movie of the world, of the millenium, of the future
Review: People who don't like Jar-Jar Binks are idiots ! I am very fond of Star Wars and of Jar-Jar Binks who is my close and personal friend. Every morning, I wake up and speak with him and he always answer me. My house is the millenium falcon, my father is Obi-wan and i sleep with the princess Leia. I don't know other movie than Star Wars, I watched if 2500 times, every evening I say my prayers for Darth Vader. In my garden, there are some Ewoks and I am very proud to feed them with Star Wars cereals, and my dog (Yoda) like to play with them. Really, i think that people lack of imagination, this is so difficult to think that the president of the country is the emperor Palpatine ? In next election i will vote for Jar-Jar Binks. I bought very Star Wars items : tooth brush, underwear, food, tie, shorts, shockets, car, television, pc and more. Don't believe idiots people who don't like it, they are empire agents ! There is only one good movie in the world and it is Star Wars. Georges Lucas is my god and i will always believe in him. May the force be with you !
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Summary: Just as good as the previous films!
Review: The action, characters, storyline, the SFX and the basic ideas behind this film were incredible. Where does Lucas come up with this stuff! You'd think by now he would have run out of new and great ideas, but the man just doesn't stop! Podraces, double lightsabers, Palpatine and his "split" personality, the Queen's secret, the battles, the twists, I mean, I loved everything about this film. I just can't wait to see what they have in store for us next. Bring on Episode II!
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Summary: ICK
Review: This movie I must admit had great expectations to live up to, yet even still it was a big dud. The characters either came off as very flat, or simply bad over-acting. My bangs grew out during the overdone and predictable pod racing scene. The movie came off as bloated, overblown, and cartoonish in my opinion. Our MTV mentalities were played to the hilt here, in other words those with short attention spans may adore this flick, because it is just one ludicrous effect after another with a sadly lacking plot. I have to say, no matter the case I expected more than this. Stick with the first one.
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Summary: Great additon to the saga
Review: I sat in line for 9 hours to see this movie, and it was worth it. The effects were excellent, the lightsaber action was mind blowing, and the story was great. I have friends that didn't care for it as much as the original trilogy, but I thought it was just as good. And as far as everyone pointing out the supposed racism & stereotyping, you all have too much time on your hands.
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