Review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) by Richard P — 15 Dec 2017

With the exception of Darth Maul and a great end fight scene this movie is absolute garbage.

This review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) was written by Richard P on 15 Dec 2017.

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

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