Review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) by Gary D — 14 Dec 2016

The Star Wars Holiday Special is more entertaining Star Wars entry than Phantom Menace.

This review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) was written by Gary D on 14 Dec 2016.

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

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