Star Wars

Rating: 6/10 (13 April 2014)

Star Wars fans had waited a very long time for the prequels to be made, in 1999 their wait was finally over. However, after watching Star Wars- The Phantom Menace, many fans were left angry and disappointed. Their main qualms with the film was the introduction of a CGI character going by the name of Jar-Jar Binks. The combination of an irritating voice, stupid appearance and adding nothing to the story made him a very unlikable character. He was just an unwanted burden thrust onto the other characters and fans alike, he is easily George Lucas' worst creation to date. However, there is some positive points to take from this film. Such names as Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor come to mind, their acting performances helped towards saving the first of the three prequels. Plus, director George Lucas must be praised for the very good fight scenes and the exhilarating pod race. In conclusion, for me it didn't live up to the very high expectations set by the original films, but overall it is a quite enjoyable watch.