George Lucas' Star Wars prequel, going back to when Darth Vader was a nice little boy who loved his mum.
On the planet...
George Lucas' Star Wars prequel, going back to when Darth Vader was a nice little boy who loved his mum.
On the planet of Naboo, peace is under threat from the manipulating forces of evil within the Trade Federation. Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) attempt to safely escort Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) from Naboo, but are attacked and forced to land on the planet Tatooine. There, they discover a young Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) - a slave boy with the powers of The Force. Together they face Darth Sidious, leader of the Trade Federation, and his dark apprentice, Darth Maul.
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Where to watch Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
52 %237 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
59 %1,212,677 reviewsAudience score rating
13+Age suitabilityChildren & Media rating
"It is neither captivating nor transporting, for it lacks any emotional pull, as well as the sense of wonder and awe that marks the best works of sci-fi/fantasy."
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Variety
Variety"Worth the wait, so long as you don't expect a masterpiece. Better than Jedi, but not as good as Empire, Episode I should please both adult fans and pre-teen newcomers."
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Total Film
Total Film"It sustains the gee-whiz spirit of the series and offers a swashbuckling extragalactic getaway, creating illusions that are even more plausible than the kitchen-raiding raptors of Jurassic Park."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Nothing has the right to bore and disappoint us this much."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"There is a sense of discovery in scene after scene of The Phantom Menace."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"Even without the pre-release hoopla, The Phantom Menace would be a considerable letdown!"
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace seems designed more as a promotion for Lucasfilm's billion-dollar merchandising concerns than a meaningful chapter in the Star Wars canon."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"The most disappointing film of all time it remains, but with the galaxy of hype now far, far away Menace seems much less of a public menace than it did in the summer of 1999."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"An often deliriously exciting adventure, hitting the target audience of 10-year olds and satisfying long-time fans."
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BBC
BBCStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace | Details
- Rating
- PG, contains low level violence
- Runtime
- 133
- Genre
- Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Country of origin
- USA
