Review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) by Kyle R — 12 May 2017

Perhaps the biggest disappointment in Cinematic History.

This review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) was written by Kyle R on 12 May 2017.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Greg S (1,081) on 07 Jan 2019

To be honest people are being to harsh on this film . True it is a bit childish at places but it's a good movie at least in my opinion…

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By Shaun M (433) on 28 Dec 2018

Bound to disappoint due to overwhelming and unachievable expectations, Phantom Menace lacks the charm and resemblance to the original trilogy,…

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By Me D (9) on 28 Dec 2018

Bound to disappoint due to overwhelming and unachievable expectations, Phantom Menace lacks the charm and resemblance to the original trilogy,…

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By Big M (17) on 05 Jan 2019

Big Man says this is the best movie ever! 5/5…

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By Jeffsmith242 (1) on 24 Feb 2020

This movie is the best, haters are stupid lol hope they get obesity like margot richardson…

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By Joshua F (508) on 12 Dec 2018

This is probably the best Star Wars movie from the prequel trilogy. It has probably the best lightsaber duel in the entire franchise…

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By Jeffsmith250 (1) on 24 Feb 2020

This is actually a good movie, it explains the origins of jesus very well and what he sacrificed himself for…

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By Ngj747 (3) on 19 Mar 2019

The phantom menace uses potty humor annoying characters and weak acting it brings shame to the franchise…

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By Josh K (585) on 21 Dec 2018

Liam was amazing and Ewan is the perfect Obi-Wan…

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By Dostoyevsky3 (164) on 08 May 2020

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace suffers from a lack of romance, waste of potential, and needless exposition as the beginning of the saga, yet…

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