but to say Lucas is merely stealing from himself would be to disregard all the imagination and sheer creativity that are apparent in this film.Īs we join the story, the Galactic Republic is on the verge of war with the greedy Trade Federation, which is about to invade the small planet of Naboo. There are familiar ideas and scenarios - light-saber duels, wacky alien creatures, etc. Which isn’t to say “The Phantom Menace” is just a re-hash of stuff we’ve already seen, because it’s not. ![]() He knows that with the well-deserved success of his first three “Star Wars” films (actually parts IV, V and VI in the story), there’s no reason to change starships mid-stream. ![]() “The Phantom Menace” is freakin’ awesome.ĭirector/writer George Lucas has not gone out on too many limbs here. It’s a treat for the eyes and a pick-me-up for the soul, coming in only a half-step behind its predecessors.īut enough film-critic talk. ![]() “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace,” like the three “Star Wars” films before it, has a feeling of child-like wonder and fantasy, grounded in a strong sense of right and wrong, that makes for a fantastic cinematic experience.
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