Critics miss the point.

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 1999)

This movie is incredible. My only problem is the critics who think they are high and mighty. They've been widely putting Episode I down. They are the only people who have had expectations higher than any movie could reach. The only way for George Lucas to make a bad Star Wars movie would be for him to TRY to make a bad movie.
The reason is simple. The entire "Star Wars" saga (Episodes I-VI) was written (or at least known) before any movie was ever made. What real Star Wars fans love is the story, which was written as one, six-part saga. Mr. Lucas will have to try really hard to disappoint his real fans.