Great story, disappointing movie

Rating: 7/10 (19 April 2001)

Was it the fact that we expected too much, or did it just fail to deliver? That is the question. I am not alone in thinking certain aspects were simply added for the sake of a target audience, namely small children. The Jar Jar Binks character is the most annoying thing ever on screen, even C3-PO won us over eventually but Jar Jar simply spoils what should have been a great movie. The special effects are simply that, very special, this is definitely one of the most visually appealing movies in the sci-fi genre. Its a pity that ths story wasn't the focus here and the marketing of childish characters was, lets hope we get less of Jar Jar and more of the brilliant story we have come to love in the next 2 installments.