Brilliant Installment

Rating: 10/10 (17 July 1999)

I went to see this film after having been told by many other viewers of the film that either the movie is amazing, or totally the opposite. I knew exactly what was to happen, having read the book, seen spoiler after spoiler on the internet, and basically having been told by other fans. Therefore, I expected to be disappointed. I was not.
Special effects wise, the movie couldn't have been better. I think the pod race and the light-saber duel at the end will go down in history as some of the greatest moments in history. The acting, apart from maybe Jake Lloyd (Who I can forgive), was better than I had expected since Lucas hasn't directed for over 20 years. Neeson was brilliant, and McGregor portrayed Kenobi better than most other actors could have. Portman was really great, and I can see her going on to do much in her career no matter what she chooses to pursue. But perhaps my favorite performance in the movie had to be Ian McDiarmid as Senator Palpatine.
A very dazzling, wonderful installment to the Star Wars saga, I give it a 10 out of 10.