How did it get such bad reviews?

Rating: 10/10 (20 May 1999)

I wondered why Star Wars: The Phantom Menace got such poor reviews. I read a few and found that what was mentioned could only be seen well from a critic's eye. I must say the fights were beautifully programmed/choreographed and there were a couple questions that were cleared up. Lucas could have held the area/panoramic shots a little longer, but it was done well despite that. I'm already impatient for the next episode to come out!