What was Lucas thinking????

Rating: 5/10 (17 August 2001)

Star Wars Episode I, was an insult the Star Wars fans everywhere. We were all very impressed by special effects, but I think Lucas went too far. With only a handful of "actual" actors in the movie, we might as well been watching a Disney flick (no offense Walt). I am aware that this has been said a billion times, but what was Lucas thinking with Jar Jar Blinks?!? Jar Jar was the worst example of comic relief I've ever seen! Was some six year old controlling Lucas? The worst part about this is Lucas hasn't even been listening to the fans post-Episode I. Now Jar Jar will be back to haunt us in Episode II. Don't even get me started on the title of that one, "Attack of the Killer Clones"(what???). Whats going on? You'd at least think his support staff might have objected, but obviously they are just a bunch of "yes men". Former reviewers had written "don't compare this to the old Star Wars movies". Why not? It is all part of the same story line! It should flow from beginning to end. Although I suggest you go and watch it for yourselves. Don't say I didn't warn you!