An even longer time ago in a galaxy even further away...

Rating: 7/10 (19 May 1999)

Ewan McGregor's performance (and Ian McDiarmid's) are the real highlights. I could've done without Jar Jar Binks & co. Awesome effects, a little light on the writing but definitely a promising opener to #s 2 and 3. I voted a 7 for it - I liked it. The pre-release reviews I read were all a bit harsh - although I will say that Anakin has some dreadful dialogue. But as a whole, as a piece, it works, it was fun, I had a great time. Especially when Ewan was on! Here's to the beginning....