Takes on some really big shoes, but it's pretty good

Rating: 7/10 (16 December 2017)

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is a prequel to the original Star Wars. A young Anakin Skywalker (Lloyd) is found by Jedi knight Qui-Gon Jinn (Neeson) and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi (McGregor) they aim to train him in the way of the Jedi, and to keep him out of the hands of the Sith.
Phantom Menace uses a lot of CGI which does detract from the overall experience.
Not to mention everyones most hated character Jar Jar Binks adding to much slapstick to Star Wars.
But otherwise everything else good.
The actors all do a good job in their respective roles, the film is filled with some excellently choreographed action sequences and their is still a level of intelligence in it's dialogue.
I don't understand the heavy negativity towards this film. I think it's much better then Episode VI. A very entertaining blockbuster.