Review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) by Theodore W — 08 Feb 2017
"The Phantom Menace" fulfills all the technical requirements of good storytelling in the "Star Wars" vein, but aside from some intriguing metanarrative elements introduced (particularly Shmi Skywalker) and a thrilling lightsaber duel finale, the film languishes in mediocrity, with jilted, lifeless acting and dialogue redeemed only by George Lucas's staggering audio and visual imagination.
This review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) was written by Theodore W on 08 Feb 2017.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has generally received mixed reviews.
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