ONE WORD - OVERHYPED

Rating: 5/10 (31 May 1999)

"Star Wars: Episode 1:The Phantom Menace" was grossly overhyped. I shall discuss the major problems in four main categories.
One, I hate Jar Jar! Damn Jar Jar! What were you thinking, Lucas, when you created Jar Jar? This is no Chewie, my good man! I think everyone understands the problems with him.
Two, Anakin was quite annoying. "Yippee!" should not be heard in a sci-fi film. I don't even think "ET" did that. Also, the end was quite irritating; Anakin was ACCIDENTALLY destroying the Trade Federation at the same time that Jar Jar was ACCIDENTALLY destroying tons of droids...sigh...
Third, what is the deal with Amidala's makeup? Is she a Kabuki actress in her spare time?
Fourth, Darth Maul was overhyped. They made him sound really important to the story. He's barely in it. R2 has more screen time than him.
However, Lucas saved the film for me when he added one character: Sebulba. if it weren't for Sebulba, I would absolutely hate this film. He was so awesome!!! Pudu!!
Anyway, with Sebulba I give this movie 5 stars, but without I give it more like 3.
And as for Episodes 2 and 3...I have this advice for Lucas..
Try not...do or do not...there is no try...
Sadly, TPM's powers were weak.