A flawed picture for sure but not as bad as some claim it to be

Rating: 6/10 (16 December 2019)

After finally getting around to watching Phantom Menace, I have to say that the bad reputation the film has received over the years is a little too harsh. Yes, the characters are not well written, the dialogue is a little hokey, the acting and directing is subpar and the whole affair is a bit too long but honestly, most of these complaints could be made about the original three films as well. Where this film shines, is in the technical department. Phantom Menace, is without doubt the best looking Star Wars film from the first four. It outclasses the original three by a mile. Even by today's standards, it looks great. Obviously, this is not one of the best films in the franchise but outside of one 10 minute or so stretch in the middle part, I was neither bored or annoyed. (Well, maybe a little annoyed at Jar Jar)