A Great Addition To A Great Saga

Rating: 10/10 (7 August 2007)

I'll come right out and tell you that I'm a Star Wars Fan. I grew up with episodes IV through VI and when I saw the trailer for Episode I The Phantom Menace, I nearly wet my self... Ah hell I did. Now for the review: Most people including die-hard Star Wars Fans hate Phantom Menace and consider it the worst in the series. They are dead wrong. The acting is good, not great, but the Star Wars Saga isn't all about acting. Liam Neeson fits the character of Qui-Gon Jinn perfectly, Ewan McGregor would make the late Alec Guinness proud for his portrayal of young Obi-Wan Kenobi. And Ray Park plays Darth Maul well even though he has few lines. The only complaint I have is young Anakin Skywalker played by Jake Lloyd his acting is stale and somewhat annoying. Anyway back to the good parts of the movie. The plot is laid out so that you have to watch the first three movie, can't stand it when people say the plot is no good when those people fail to see how well it's plot coincides with the first three films. Now for the special effects. Many Phantom Menace haters say that George Lucas ruined the movie with all the special effects he used, again, they are dead wrong. If 3D animation technology were available in the 70's George would have used them in the original Star Wars Saga he would have. The proof of this is in the newer versions of Episodes IV-VI all digitally enhanced with special effects. The special effects of Episode I only add to the splendor of the movie. Now to the best part: The Action. Who ever directed the action sequences of this movie is a genius. They are so over the top and fluid, but at the same time are believable and easy to follow. The final fight scene is, in my opinion, The best and most well choreographed fight scene of all time. If you haven't seen the movie yet (I highly doubt it) I wont spoil it for you. In conclusion This a great movie the deserves much more credit than it gets. Oh and buy the way, to all you Episode I haters (you know who you are)"I find your lack of faith disturbing" -Darth Vader