Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
PG | 19 May 1999 (USA)
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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.

Reviews
LastingAware The greatest movie ever!
Myron Clemons A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.
Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.
Janis One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
tomr-28618 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the republic which could have been interesting to watch but it really isn't.The CGI is also truly awful and instantly outdated which is no excuse for a film with a budget like this and made by someone as talented and visionary as George Lucas.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.
johnnyreevesbass I know I am going to hit a bone with real star wars fans my oldest brother included. But I really did like Episodes 1-3. My older brother is a true fan of the original 4-6 and he even went to all the original airings in the theatre. Hell he even had me put on "A New Hope" when he had his wisdom teeth surgery. I am a big fan of Natalie Portman. I love special effects, I love the growing world of cinema and even work in the trade. So for me the older episodes are defiantly a bench mark and will forever be in everyone's hearts. But for me I love the newer takes on the episodes. I want the series to continue to grow so that hundreds of years from now it will not be a lost relic. I believe we all got to keep the star wars universe alive. And to me that is saying Episodes 1-3 were good if not great!!!
bushtucker I love this movie jaja binks was great Great actors and story line Sad to see episode 7 and 8 fail with there storyline Hoping to see more better Star Wars movie like episode 1/2/3/4/5 and 6
shubhamsrivastavalu This is a movie that can make you enjoy the two hours if you wish to relax but has limited in the scope and creativity. Few elements seemed to be logically inconsistent. The winning of Anakin in the Podrace after earlier failing to even complete the race; the killing of the sith at the hands of the Jedi as a sudden when once both were overpowered. Also Anakin destroying the entire mission in one go- these all seem to be superflous. There is a little attempt at creativity like the different characters and the storyline are somewhat interesting that take you into looking for the next parts. The training of Anakin would be worth watching.