make your own judgment

Rating: Null/10 (30 May 1999)

First, TAKE ALL REVIEWS OF THIS MOVIE WITH A GRAIN OF SALT!
If you're a fan of the Star Wars series you will not be disappointed with this first?? of the series. As many have said, it does seem to play out as a video game. One thing that could have helped, as far as visually is concerned, hold some of the scenery shots longer than just a split second or so.. I think approx. 120million dollars went into making this movie, THE LEAST THE MOVIE MAKERS COULD HAVE DONE IS LET US BASK IN IT'S DIGITAL GLORY. There was scene after scene of beautiful landscape that really would have benefited with just a little breather to let the audience take in the vastness of these worlds. While I do not support others who've said getting rid of much of the cgi would have made the movie better, I support the opinion of MORE STORY, BETTER WRITING, ....hence you don't have to dazzle us with the million dollar equipment used to create many of the scenes. While my final review is favorable, make your own opinion. It'd be a shame if you don't see this movie purely based on some lackluster reviews. Please movie makers...write a good script, have some good acting, and I'll go see any movie you make.