A Huge Disappointment

Rating: Null/10 (29 August 1999)

George Lucas should be credited highly for such a huge success with the Star Wars saga. Then again, his latest installment is an overrated hyped up movie that is nothing compared to other summer hits like Cruel Intentions and Austin Powers.
With two more Star Wars film coming up, I think that Lucas should concentrate on smart dialogue and clever scripting, instead of fancy make up and special effects.
Having said that, The Phantom Menace reaches Lucas' given goals to please youngsters. I understand that this film was a huge hit with young people, and that is what Lucas was aiming for.
The special effects are good, and once again proves Lucas' talents. Ewen McGregor puts up a poor performance, given the extent of the role he plays. Jake Lloyd also disappoints as the young Anakin Skywalker. Liam Neeson is adequate in a role that he favours playing-the experienced elder. Credit should go to the supporting characters that gives it a life line-Natalie Portman, Samuel L Jackson, Terrence Stamp, Pernilla August and Amhed Best are all the better actors in this prequel. Rating=3/5