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Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace
(1999)
Synopsis
Please note that this disc contains the movie only. If you'd like to see the bonus material, please rent Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace: Bonus Disc.
Every Saga Has A Beginning.
The Phantom Menace is a journey back to the beginning of the epic saga to the era of the Republic. It follows the conflict over Naboo, a peaceful planet governed by Queen Amidala, which is threatened by the Trade Federation, puppets of the evil Sith. Through the struggle for Naboo's freedom, a momentous meeting occurs between Anakin Skywalker, a hopeful nine-year-old boy, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, a determined young Jedi, that will change the course of galactic history. The film follows Anakin as he pursues his dreams and confronts his fears in the midst of a galaxy in turmoil. Meanwhile Sith, in the form of the vicious Darth Maul, schemes to destroy the Jedi and control the Republic.
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Cast: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Pernilla August, Oliver Ford Davies, Hugh Quarshie, Ahmed Best, Anthony Daniels, Ray Park, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Terence Stamp, Brian Blessed, Andrew Secombe, Lewis Macleod, Warwick Davis, Steven Spiers, Silas Carson, Jerome Blake, Alan Ruscoe, Ralph Brown, Celia Imrie, Benedict Taylor, Samuel L. Jackson, Dominic West, Sofia Coppola, Bronagh Gallagher, Margaret Towner, James Taylor, Ben Burtt, Rick McCallum, Bob Woods
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Episode 1 is obvouisly not as good as the first three movies (episodes 4-6), however, iu think that it will come into its own once the other two movies are out. We all grew up loving Luke, and Han, it was just harder to take the same enthusiasm with the new charcaters. If you went into this ... Complete Review
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13 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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First and foremost THX!!!! The sound is incredible on this disk. It has new THX sound and video calibration. If you have a home theater system buy this one. The movie is great for Sci-Fi fans others my find it boring.I found myself watching intensely in some part (Pod race and Final fight scene) ... Complete Review
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Tim
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13 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
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In all fairness, this movie is an eyecandy bonanza. And it has to be, because the introduction of characters & places in the Starwars universe takes presidence over the storyline. And that's okay, like they said, 'every saga has a beginning'.
So, not the rag on the selfproclaimed SW experts, this ... Complete Review
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While so many people have taken the time to consider ho this prequal rated in comparision with the origional three parts one should atleast for two hours forget what they know and learn this movie anew. So many people in comparing have forgotten that this is the first of the new parts and soon all ... Complete Review
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Yup, Episode I is more for the kids than for the adults. But I'll tell you what, my kids loved it. And I was pleased to see a well made, action film appropriate for the whole family - with fantastic special effects and soundtrack to boot. I too grew up on Star Wars, and certainly do not find E1 ... Complete Review
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I am a Star Wars fan so it is easy for me to appreciate the DVD. A lot of care went into this. The sound on my stereo TV sounded better playing this movie than in the DTS Enhanced movie theater. I don't have a receiver that is DTS capable so that really says a lot. The effects appear enhanced. ... Complete Review
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