Review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) by Jack H — 16 Sep 2015

Star Wars The Phantom Menace was the most disappointing thing since my son.

This review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) was written by Jack H on 16 Sep 2015.

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

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