First Episode is a good start

Rating: Null/10 (20 May 1999)

The Phantom Menace is actually a good film. I didn't think I would like it all that much, hearing what the critics had to say, but it was a good film. I will admit this though, I was confused about the storyline. I didn't understand it all that well. Something dealing with trade and trade blocks and the planet Naboo and Queen Amidala signing something. I don't know. I guess, and hope, that Episodes II and III will explain it more. I was more interested in seeing my favorite characters on the big screen again, looking a bit younger of course. Yoda, C-3PO, R2-D2, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Senator Palpatine (Later EMPEROR PALPATINE), Jabba The Hutt and Anakin Skywalker are all going to connect to the later movies sometime or another, even if several of them were seen briefly. The acting was good, the battles were terrific, lots of explosions, and a suspenseful lightsaber battle between Qui-Gon Jin, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Maul highlight this movie. Only one problem exists, consisting of three words: Jar Jar Binks. He gets the award for the most ANNOYING character ever (so far) in the 4 episodes that are out. If you are a fan of Star Wars, be sure to see this film, it is actually quite good. Don't believe the critics. They go too in depth, just enjoy watching it.