Okay kickoff to prequel trilogy.

Rating: 6/10 (12 January 2006)

Star Wars Episode I is a prequel to the successful Star Wars trilogy in which Jedi Master Qui Gon Jinn and his young apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi try to stop a war breaking out between the planet of Naboo and the trade federation, and along the way they discover Anakin Skywalker, who they believe could be the Jedi that brings balance to the force.
The acting in this movie is good, as well as the introductions to our favourite characters, but some scenes rely solely on special effects, and special effects laden sequences are too drawn out. It seems like the main point of this movie is to show that Star Wars can be done better with CGI, but it takes away from the feel of the original three. I also felt that the story was far too political, focusing mostly on the senate, the republic, and the strain they have put on them due to a possible war.
All in all, the movie is okay, but it just doesn't feel like a Star Wars movie. 6/10