Written
February 11, 2012
Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace
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 fatherhood (imacculate conception?) of "Annie"--good grief!--Skywalker. Too bad to we have to suffer this as the first of the re-mastered 3D run.
The rendering of the film into the new format was very good until the final sword fight between the Sith and the two Jedi. It seemed to go flat at that point. I realize that there was a lot going on in those scenes, but really. It was rich, and begging for the full 3D effect as witnessed in the opening scenes, which were absolutely fantastic in 3D, as was much of the rest of the film.
So, I would say if you are truly a Star Wars fan, as I am, and have been to each of the films on opening day since a time long, long ago, please do treat yourself to seeing the whole series in this new format. Otherwise by a 3D TV, and wait for the DVD.
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