Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
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Don't Believe the Hype
Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.
There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes
A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
After viewing the great movie "The Force Awakens" again last week I thought, let's watch the whole series again. When I was young I loved the original trilogy and 30 years later these movies are still fantastic. But for some reason I never got into episode I-III. I couldn't remember why, but now I know, Episode I is so bad, it completely erased all my interest in Episode II and Episode III. I will rewatch II and III also this week and maybe they aren't that bad as Episode I is. I can't understand how so many people can give this trash such a high rating. Watch Jar Jar for 10 seconds and all is ruined. The worst thing is, Jar Jar is in for the whole movie. Then Anakin, this is Sesame Street meets Home Alone. What a disaster.I am glad the new Star Wars movies like The Force Awakens, bring back the vibe and excitement of the original trilogy.
This film is very bland and every character and line of dialogue feels so unnatural and boring. The plot itself is also a bit meandering as it focuses on the politics behind the republic which could have been interesting to watch but it really isn't.The CGI is also truly awful and instantly outdated which is no excuse for a film with a budget like this and made by someone as talented and visionary as George Lucas. The best part of the film is obviously the end fight on Naboo between Obi Wan, Qui Gon Jinn and Darth Maul. Speaking of Maul, he's quite good to watch although very underused. Besides that it's not awful but there isn't anything special about the film either. It's not the worst Star Wars film but it isn't far off.
This movie is so bad. So many things that don't make sense. Anakin is like 5 and coming on to Padme who is like 15; because that's gonna work. Jar Jar Bunks makes me wanna put a gun to my head. The whole pod race thing is super boring and a waste. Neeson and McGregor make excellent jedi though. Dart Maul looks really cool but he had like three lines and died immediately which was disappointing.
The plot was engaging I felt like I knew the characters,sure there was a over use of CGI,but all around a good film