Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

I wanted to but couldn't!

Fresh and Exciting

Absolutely the worst movie.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

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.

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!!!

I've reviewed much of this film's coomentary and it never ceases to amaze me that non-professionals try to evaluate films like professional film critics. As a member of the movie-going public the only issue that matters to me is rather simply stated: Is a film worth spending the time and money to see. Is it fun, entertaining, or otherwise rewarding. Phantom Menace was certainly entertaining and fun and even interesting. That the film earned over a billion dollars gross income stringly suggests that an awful lot of folks agree with me.

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.