Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace

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  • Opened May 19, 1999 
  • 2 hr 13 min
  • PG | Sci-Fi Violence and Sci-Fi Action
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 8+. More on child suitability

  • Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) is a young apprentice Jedi knight under the tutelage of Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) ; Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), who will later father Luke Skywalker and become known as Darth Vader, is just a 9-year-old boy. When the Trade Federation cuts off all routes to the planet Naboo, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are assigned to settle the matter. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Pernilla August
  • Director: George Lucas
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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what 3D ? lol

by CraigBMM1

this converting old movies not shot in 3D to 3D doesnt work .. i was going wth throughout the whole movie .. very little 3D effect. so if your going to see some spectacular...

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Deja vu' (In a good way)

by Critic7

When I was 10 years old my parents took me to see the 'Original' Star Wars (Episode IV) Now, 35 years later, I was able to take my ten year old daughter Madison to see Episode I (her first Star Wars...

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Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace

by zeugma

It goes without saying that this is/was the worst of the Star Wars saga films. Universally bad acting, even worse than episodes 4-6, and that there is a serious gap in the story line in the mystery...

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Chicago Tribune
| Michael Wilmington

A highly entertaining and visually breathtaking movie, capable at times of rocking and delighting you. Read full review

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New York Post
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Forget the hype, and the backlash. The Phantom Menace is captivating. Read full review

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ReelViews
| James Berardinelli

Not a masterpiece, but it's an example of how imagination, craftsmanship, and technological bravura can fashion superior entertainment out of something that is far from flawless. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

An astonishing achievement in imaginative filmmaking. Read full review

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