Review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) by Lazy L — 23 Dec 2017

Many mistakes, but better than people say/remember.

This review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) was written by Lazy L on 23 Dec 2017.

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

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