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Summary: If this wasn't a Star Wars movie it would be ok.
Review: Star Wars Episode 1 is a discrase to the whole set of movies.Not only is there bad acting but there are [weak] vilans, I also thought it could have been better with a better Anakin, not the kid in Jingle all the Way, he's just a bad actor.I also thought Obi-Wan could have been better, Liam Neeson was good in that as Qui-Gon.Natalie Portman was also a good princes Ammidala. This was actually pretty good but it was a Star Wars movie and they are
always supposed to be grade A, not B.The Pod race was pretty cool but that was about it, this movie was more of a heartbreaker and not action.George Lucas probably got this done over the weekend.That's poor. Now I have to talk about the DVD.It's alright but it's no Termanator metal box special edition, obviously. Ok, if you really like Star Wars I would get it but if your not a hardcore Star Wars fan, rent it.
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Summary: A boring mess
Review: I for one was very dissapointed with this first in the prequel trilogy in the Star Wars saga. To me, "Phantom Menace" is just a mess of bad script writing, weak acting by the cast, and just mediocre dialog. The storyline was weak and sadly, "Phantom Menace" damaged my faith in the Star Wars prequel trilogy until "Attack Of The Clones" came along. The Pod Race scene though in my opinion was extremely awesome and saved "Phantom Menace" from hitting the bottom of the garbage can. Still though, overall, "Phantom Menace" in my opinion, adds nothing to the legendary Star Wars saga. Things though got back on track with the vastly superior "Attack Of The Clones".
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Summary: Oh how easy to be unfair
Review: Granted, this installment of the illustrious Star Wars series may not boast the completely unexpected, jaw-dropping impact which the original trilogy had on its now diehard fans, but the fact remains: Star Wars: Episode I has been badly mistreated in the ranks of its one-time supporters.
The plot is not undeveloped, the casting is not mischosen, and its place among the Star Wars saga is not unsure. On the contrary, this film is a very fitting continuance of the story fans fell in love with so long ago; it has the plot dripping with mystery, suspense, and intrigue, the characters complementing the story with their unique additional personalities, and the very Star Wars-like conclusion, which begs for the story to be completed in the final two films.
This movie is not at all badly written. The plot flows smoothly from one scene to the next, and even dons unique characteristics. The Jedi phenomenon is explained in much more detail (what some critics claim is "mumbo-jumbo"), and the audience is given more glimpses into their amazing abilities (i.e. Qui Gon and Obi-Wan speeding through the hallway, making daring leaps from ledge to ledge, etc.). The lightsaber battle(s) with Darth Maul brag incredible imagination on the part of the choreographers, and are absolutely dazzling to watch.
Overall, this film is brilliantly written and made, bewildering movie-goers with gut-wrenching suspense, a deeply woven plot, many unexpected twists and turns, and incredible special effects; with very special mention to the newly written music scores by none other than the genius John Williams. And while it boasts all of the characteristics that make for an awesome spectacle of a movie and addition to the Star Wars saga, loyal Star Wars fans are turning their backs on it and not appreciating it for the aesthetic genius it is.
Don't think it lives up to the first three Star Wars films? Don't compare it to them. It is profoundly different, because it is meant to be. It tells the story within the story, and was meant to be much different than any Star Wars "fans" would expect. It's a different time, different place, you must remember. That means different people, different places, different tales. Be fair people.
This is an excellent film and lives up to every expectation as a Star Wars movie as a whole. I rest my case.
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Summary: What a GREAT movie!!
Review: I can't believe all the people in these reviews were disappointed. I think it's the best SW movie to come out so far. (can't wait for ep. 3) All the political stuff in it makes it really realistic. If you want sappy romance in it, go watch ep. 2. And Yoda was wise, he didn't want train Anakin but the rest of the Council did. Give Yoda a break! What are you doing goggling at the reviews? Go ahead and buy the movie! It's your destiny!
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Summary: come on, this is perfect
Review: come on people, this is perfect. All you questions from ep IV-VI will be answered in this movie. It is just perfect, especially the awesome endbattle with darth maul. Real SW like!!! A must buy for everyone.
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Summary: a good beginning
Review: I thought that this picture was a good beginning to the entire series and was happy with the entire picture.
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Summary: George Lucas hath blown his reputation on this one
Review: George Lucas, Inc. has just showed how farhe will go to make a few extra million for his empire (yes, kids, George Lucas is on the Dark Side). This was the most garbage pulled together into 2 and 1/2 hours since B-movies were in theirhaydey. A cast devoid of any character and personality, unconvincing computer generated special effects, and a trite science fiction plot leave this movie with few redeeming qualities. This is an excellent case study for business school school students interested in marketing: A prime example of brilliant marketing of a mediochre product. Therein lies the talent of George Lucas ,et al. Only Disney could compete with George Lucas for such sheer marketing gimickry. Yes. we have every right to be bitter with George Lucas!
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Summary: A Solid Foundation....
Review: *Note*: I am not a die-hard Star Wars fan nor do i really like George Lucas and nor do i have stocks in any Star Wars stuff but this a good film.... I really can't stand people that have a vision of how something should be in their mind and if a movie doesn't emulate that they tear it down. How many times have i heard people whinging about this film. George should have done this....George should have done that...George has ruined my childhood .....blah blah blah.... Star Wars is and always was George's vision not anyone elses. He creates the foundation, the story, the characters and the evolution of this series. Granted other directors and writers have come on board but they all admit in countless documentaries that they always stuck with what George wanted in these films. He is the master they were his tools. So you saw a bunch of B-Grade sci-fi movies when you were a kid and have now developed some obsession over the meanings and memories that the older 3 sequels give. WAKE UP !!!!! Its a new century and a new Star Wars has imersed itself into the Galaxy. Star Wars: Episode One is a good film told from a child's perspective to wrap the beginning of the story of Anakin Skywalker with innocence and wonder. For those who say that this is a child's film...well HELLLOOO...its meant to be, the film is about a child and the birth of the Empire. Its all about beginnings and beginnings are normally more subduded, (the stroy not the visuals). The visual are colourful and at the time of release alot of it was new, just like viewing things from the eyes of a child. This is a foundation movie meaning that alot of expostion has to be dealt out. Furthermore, those that complain about the acting are clearly not understanding the nature of the people in these films. The acting is typical of Star Wars, ( i mean Mark Hamill always acted like he was in amatuer theatre), and the child that played Anakin was perfect. You all seem to want a brillant child actor that can pour out adult like mannerisms and drama, excately how a child WOULD NOT ACT. I think that Anakin displayed good child like features and came across as a child not a small adult. This provided Anakin with a good sense of innocence. Yes. some lines were wooden but its STAR WARS, they always have been. This episode is to set up a transional line between good and evil. I believe that the vision here is to start with good (Ep 1), move into both good and evil, (Ep 2), and then too evil itself, (Ep 3). The other 3 movies, (4,5,6), are a mish mash of good vs evil. It doesnt question the power of either besides Luke's internal struggle in Return Of The Jedi. You either are good or evil. The new movies however seem to question everyones motives and you can't help but feel that the new ones are more complex, not just visally but also story wise. I tend to think most people hate the story because it either too complex for them or too slow. This is a 6 act play really with two major storys, the tale of Anakin Skywalker and then the second half, the tale of his son Luke Skywalker. Try to separate the two distinct halfs. Luke story was told in the late 70's and 80's. Not only was the special effects more minumal then but i believe the story lines were too. It was just the good fight the evil. Granted these movies did it very well but the new ones are better. The political undercurrent is beautifully set out in Ep 1 and shows how democracy can be utlised for more evil intentions. There just seems to be an overall richness to the story that was lacking with the orginal 3. Most seem to find that they don't like Ep 1 but like Ep 2 better so it only makes me think that everyone is just waiting to see the moment Darth Vader returns to the screen. Personnally i am enjoying the experience getting there. I do not go into these films trying to over anaylis or comparing them with my childhood experiences of the first 3, i dont compare every detail to what is clearly a confabulation of memories based on the first 3 films that a saw has a child and grew up with. I enjoy these films as orginal pieces of work that add not suntract from the overall mythos. Episdoe One is a good film, its a good beginning but remember it is George's vision, not yours, not mine but his and he doesn't owe diddly to fans. If you don't want to see his vison stick to Star Trek. Don't see the films or make up yah own world and mythos, i mean many have tried and many have failed to copy the Star War theme but at the end of the day these films are huge because most people want to see the next chapter. If u want to make a film and have your vision then do it otherwise pay yah cash and see a good film and get hooked to a good legend that consists of 6 parts. Episode One : TPM is a wonderful, entertaining film and the DVD only hightlights the work, imagination and skill that goes into making such a film. George Lucas comes across as a strong and confident man who has actually listened to the fans, ( i wouldnt, pack of nerds really), and created a DVD with every behind the scene aspect of this film that anyone could want. I dare anyone to find a sci-fi film that is any better than this !!!!!!!!!
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Summary: READ THIS REVIEW
Review: Just a few years after its release, it's hard to believe that Episode 1 was the most highly anticipated movie event of the twentieth century. Like Christmas morning, it turned out that the aching anticipation and season's spirit were far more affective than the event itself. And just as we don't recall right off what we got last Christmas morning, Star Wars Episode 1 isn't mentioned when we sit around with friends and talk about our Favorite Movies Ever. But camping out at the theater that summer--yeah, that was awesome. Episode 1 was a colossal disappointment, and not just because of Jar Jar Binks. If that were the only reason, Episode 2 would have been great--instead of just its special effects. Some reasons why Episode 1 was terrible (let's hope George Lucas reads this): 1. No central villain. It should have been Darth Maul. Remember him? And he wasn't even cloned in the sequel... What we got for protagonists was a couple of alien viceroys with the most ridiculous b-movie Japanese accents. Ugh 2. Stupid plot that was mostly politics. Trade federations, senators, political manuevers, blah. How can you screw up a story about Jedi knights rescuing and protecting a queen, while coming across a Jedi prodigy being held as a slave? How can you ruin such a great premise? ANYONE could have written that plot better than how it was done. 3. A cardinal rule of movie-making: don't have children do drama. The last thing we want to see is a little boy doing a Marlon Brando role. 4. The characters we loved most--Obi Wan, Darth Maul, Qui Gonn--had smaller roles next to the teen queen, little boy, Jar Jar, and viceroys. And Yoda wasn't very wise. 5. Is meesa forgetting anything else? Exqueeze me. Pretty special effects are no substitute for a ruined story and uninteresting characters. It's difficult to say, though, which is the worse Anakin: little boy or whiny teen. I don't think I'll be the only one to say, "Thank you lord," when he finally puts on the black cape and kills Mace Windu. And hopefully Padme too.
But my hopes are higher for Episode 3. The way I see it is this: Episode 1 appealed most to 12-year olds, Episode 2 was for 15-year olds; if this is a pattern, Episode 3 will be for the crowd of 18 years. And that's not so bad. Right there with every other special effects action movie.
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Summary: Star Wars: Episode 1
Review: George Lucas realy nows how to make a good movie. He has done well with his star wars movies. This movie is one of his best. All of the star wars movies are great no dought about it. I seen this movie in the show about two times and I loved it. Now I own it on dvd and I watch it alout sence I have a surround sound system. This Movie is one of the best. I am not nocking the first three star wars movies at all because they are all good.
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