This is what Star Wars should be

Rating: 9/10 (29 August 2019)

Absolutely incredible movie. I remember when I first saw it. It was so ahead of its time with the special effects used in it. Everything about it is fantastic. From the story's pacing and setting, to the political intrigue that deepens the world, to the mesmerising shots of the various planets, it's all amazing. Pod racing was exhilirating to watch, and Anakin's character is really well done in this movie. Qui-Gon is the only character I would have liked to see more of in the movie, but the scenes he has are all incredible. The Jedi are no longer some old coots blabbering about resisting hate, these guys mean business. They will trick anyone into doing anything that's in their favor. They play political games. They use the Force while fighting to gain the advantage. The fight sequences are just incredible in this movie, especially the fight with Darth Maul. It made me want to own a lightsaber. And Jar Jar is hilarious! Oh man. I crack right up when that dude starts stumbling around. There's nothing really bad about this movie. It's almost perfect, and exactly what Star Wars needs. It's a galactic adventure across multiple planets with an intriguing storyline, fun twists, interesting characters, and an ominous feeling of what is to come being build up all the while. We should have more scenes with the characters exploring the strange planets they visit in Star Wars, like it was done in this movie with the underwater passages and the desert world traders. Highly recommended, a strong contender for the best movie in the whole Star Wars franchise!