Review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) by Paula K — 27 Dec 2015

Horrible acting and laughable characters.

This review of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) was written by Paula K on 27 Dec 2015.

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

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