Better than the reviews would lead you to believe.

Rating: 8/10 (9 August 1999)

I've talked to over a dozen people who have seen this movie and they all thoroughly enjoyed it. Lucas needed to set up the premise for all the movies that follow this one, plus stay true to the three episodes we've already seen and entertain us when we pretty much know what's going to happen. I feel he succeeded on all counts. I am looking forward to the next installment when we, hopefully, will get to see more of Ewan McGregor as Obi-wan Kenobi.