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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

The first of three prequels to George Lucas's celebrated STAR WARS films, EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE is set some 30 years before the original STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE in the era of the Republic. Naboo, a peaceful planet governed by the young but wise Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman), is being threatened by the corrupt Trade Federation, puppets of an evil Sith lord and his terrifying apprentice, Darth Maul (Ray Park). Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor, performing an amazing vocal imitation of Alec Guinness, the older Obi-Wan) are called on to intervene in the trade disputes. Along the way, they acquire an apprentice of their own in the form of young prodigy Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), or as STAR WARS fans know him, the future Darth Vader. They also encounter Jar Jar Binks (Ahmed Best), a goofy, lizardlike creature who has been banished from his underwater world for clumsiness. When the Trade Federation launches an attack on Naboo, the queen and her alli...

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Smells Like Teen Spirit

byDonlee_Brussel Jul 5, 2000
126 Helpfuls 127 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros After 16 years of wait, we get incredible eye candy and half decent performances
Cons Sadly, we also get a weak script and two of the most annoying characters ever
Recommended it? Yes

Although it was successful at the box office, Star Wars, Episode One: The Phantom Menace was a disappointing film with few admirable aspects. $110 million bucks worth of CGI both helped and hurt the film. Jar Jar Binks and Jake Lloyd practically ruined it. The script was pedestrian. And on top of... Read full review »

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace — And So the Star Wars Story Begins

byelvisdo Aug 30, 2000
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Pros Spectacular special effects, great-looking creatures, the world of Coruscant, the podrace
Cons Jar Jar Binks, the explanation of Anakin's conception
Recommended it? Yes

I better say something about Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace before I lose my nerve again. I usually don't habour any preconceptions or expectations before watching a movie, but it was really hard to do so with Episode I. After all, this is Star Wars, the most scrutinized franchise viewed... Read full review »

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Letter to a Star Wars Fanatic

byGrouch Apr 9, 2000
139 Helpfuls 140 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Love the special effects! Love the soundtrack! Love Natalie Portman!
Cons Three words: Jar Jar Binks
Recommended it? No

Dear Son,

I hope by now you have recovered from the harsh words I let fly last night after I ejected the ?Special Edition Widescreen Collector?s Edition? video. Please realize that they were not directed at you personally, but rather at Mr. George Lucas in particular and Hollywood in... Read full review »

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The first of three prequels to George Lucas's celebrated STAR WARS films, EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE is set some 30 years before the original STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE in the era of the Republic. Naboo, a peaceful planet governed by the young but wise Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman), is being threatened by the corrupt Trade Federation, puppets of an evil Sith lord and his terrifying apprentice, Darth Maul (Ray Park). Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor, performing an amazing vocal imitation of Alec Guinness, the older Obi-Wan) are called on to intervene in the trade disputes. Along the way, they acquire an apprentice of their own in the form of young prodigy Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), or as STAR WARS fans know him, the future Darth Vader. They also encounter Jar Jar Binks (Ahmed Best), a goofy, lizardlike creature who has been banished from his underwater world for clumsiness. When the Trade Federation launches an attack on Naboo, the queen and her allies mu

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The first of three prequels to George Lucas's celebrated STAR WARS films, EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE is set some 30 years before the original STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE in the era of the Republic. Naboo, a peaceful planet governed by the young but wise Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman), is being threatened by the corrupt Trade Federation, puppets of an evil Sith lord and his terrifying apprentice, Darth Maul (Ray Park). Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor, performing an amazing vocal imitation of Alec Guinness, the older Obi-Wan) are called on to intervene in the trade disputes. Along the way, they acquire an apprentice of their own in the form of young prodigy Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), or as STAR WARS fans know him, the future Darth Vader. They also encounter Jar Jar Binks (Ahmed Best), a goofy, lizardlike creature who has been banished from his underwater world for clumsiness. When the Trade Federation launches an attack on Naboo, the queen and her allies mu

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Product Details and Features

Key Information

Stars Liam Neeson
Actors Pernilla August
Available Formats DVD: 2-Disc Set; Widescreen; Sensormatic
Directors George Lucas
UPC 024543000921
Genre Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Subgenre Mythology • Good Vs. Evil • Space Opera • Outer Space • Computer Animation • Essential Cinema • Science-Fiction • Theatrical Release
MPAA Rating PG (MPAA)
Release Date 1999
Running Time 2hr 16min

Languages

Original Language English

DVD Editions

DVD: 2-Disc Set; English and Spanish Versions2hr 16min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentOctober 16, 2001PG (MPAA)024543023913Sound Features: Surround, Digital, Stereo, AC3, THX

VHS Editions

VHS2hr 16min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentApril 04, 2000PG (MPAA)024543000921Sound Features: THX

Credits

Screenwriter George Lucas

Professional Reviews

(05/17/1999, p.33, Roger Ebert): "...An astonishing achievement in imaginative filmmaking....George Lucas and his collaborators have filled THE PHANTOM MENACE with wonderful visuals..."

Quotes from the Movie

"I have a bad feeling about this."--Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) to Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson)
"I don't sense anything."--Qui-Gon
"It's not about the mission, Master. It's something...elsewhere."--Obi-Wan

"I was not elected to watch my people suffer and die while you discuss this invasion in a committee!"--Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman)

"Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. I sense much fear in you."--Yoda (the voice of Frank Oz) to Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd)

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