Preconceptions may ruin your enjoyment of this movie

Rating: 9/10 (22 May 1999)

This movie is definitely a great movie. However, to live up to the hype that has surrounded it is impossible. For Star Wars fans, it is important to understand that going in the theatre with a preconception of what the movie will be like may be disappointing. If you are open and willing to watch a movie that challenges your ideas about "the force" and other things, then you will probably love this movie.
As a stand-alone movie, it is a great movie. Compared to the original Star Wars films it is... different. As part of the whole, it is wonderfully satisfying.