Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Year: 1999
Director: George Lucas
Starring: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd

Synopsis:

Jedi Knight, Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) come to the aid of Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman), whose planet is under attack by the Trade Federation. When they are forced to land on the planet Tatooine, they discover a young boy, with the potential to become a very powerful Jedi.

Review:

To be honest, I really don't care what the critics think of this movie, I liked it. It's a good movie on its own, or as the first chapter of the Star Wars saga. I still remember seeing it in the theater, and the thrill running down my spine, as the first notes of the opening theme came booming out of the speakers. Sure, the acting may not be the best, but was Mark Hamill any better in Episode 4? Acting aside, the story and the special effects draw you into the movie. This is one of those movies that you don't watch, you experience. This is definitely one of my top ten movies, along with the other 4 episodes (and episode 3 when it comes out.)

My Rating:
9/10