Hats off to Ray Park

Rating: Null/10 (22 May 1999)

This was good, but I can't help but feel certain parts could have been tweaked to make it great. Many people will complain about Jar Jar Binks. If you don't dwell too much on him, you'll be fine. Everyone will complain about Darth Maul, and they will have a very valid point. Call it the Boba Fett syndrome; when a character of mass appeal receives too little screen time. I enjoyed Episode I, but as with any prequel you know who will survive, thus taking away some suspense (I believe the root of the whole problem). Liam Neeson really had that leader quality down and did a really good job, but you can thank Ray Park (Darth Maul) for the best lightsaber play you are likely to every see. Unfortunately, it is impossible not to have hype around such an anticipated movie, I just wish the media would have cooled it on the spoilers. All in all, the critics were too harsh, and the fans maybe too forgiving. After all this will I see it again? You bet your Astromech.