Good entertainment, great effects and a good set up for the series

Rating: 8/10 (22 May 1999)

I really enjoyed this movie. I am a huge Star Wars fan and was worried that my expectations were too high, especially since there have been many bad reviews. I decided to go with an open mind.
Sure, some of the acting was a bit stale and Jar Jar Binks gets tired fast. It wasn't jam packed with action either like some perhaps expected but that's OK because the story, as a foundation, didn't lend itself to tons of action. On the other hand the action they did have was absolutely fantastic!
Star Wars and Empire are still my favorite but this beat out Jedi easily. I thought it was a great set-up for the rest of the series. Go with an open mind and enjoy it.