like watching a kid play with muppets

Rating: 1/10 (18 April 2000)

This movie has to be one of the most disappointing pictures ever released. First a recap of the originals. Star Wars-great, stands on its own; Empire- expands on the first one and goes even deeper; Jedi- Good for kids but just rehashed plots from the first one, also got too cute, but still pretty good. This prequel is only a big expensive toy for George Lucas to play with. Bad script, Bad acting, (esp Jake Lloyd, where was the kid from the Sixth Sense?) with everyone stands around and recites stupid lines, cardboard characters... I can't go on I'm too depressed, taking a great franchise and ruining it. If I sound harsh,I am. These were movies I grew up with and now I have a bad taste in my mouth. I will see the other two coming out because i'm a glutton for punishment. Please Mr. Lucas, make them better. For fans who Star Wars can do no wrong, they will like it anyway. But for movies buffs who just like good movies please don't ruin a once great thing.