The impossible task of making a movie everyone would like!

Rating: 6/10 (21 July 1999)

It was going to be almost impossible to film a prequel to the Star Wars trilogy that every one liked. However, this is an admirable job. The special effects are superb, but the characterisations a little underdone - like Return of the Jedi. The plot is fine, but slows down a little in the middle. The irritating 90's need to have silly jokes in the midst of serious action crops-up again, particularly the floppy-eared fellow who is badly overdone. Neeson is a little dispassionate, but the rest of the cast are good, especially McGregor who slots straight into the role of Obi-Wan. But the underlying theme is the continuation of the Star Wars universe. This was the most important thing and it sets up the scene for the next one nicely. The next one will be spectacular.