You can't judge a film by it's first showing!

Rating: Null/10 (12 April 2000)

I'm a big Star Wars fan. That aside, I must say that the first time I saw Episode 1, I was disappointed. But then something happened. I had to see it again and again and again. I recently got both the Widescreen and Pan and Scan editions on vhs and I must say that I now see this film as EXCELLENT! I am not hesitant to give it nine stars out of ten!!!
The casting was excellent. I especially liked the actress that portrayed Anakin's mom. Excellent acting and non-verbal acting. The music was superb...another great score by John Williams. The special effects were literally out of this world. And Jar Jar ...was loveable!
This is the kind of movie that you just can not fully appreciate after only one viewing. I've seen it now seven and I still see more new stuff every time that I see it.
If you are looking for a good family film (some of the scenes are a bit intense for younger kids)with a good deal of action, special effects and a very deeply laid plot...rent this one!