Epic ‘Phantom Menace’ movie review better than the movie was

Posted by Grant Hamilton on 21 December 2009 Everything Else

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Thanks so much to my brother-in-law who sent me a link to this amazing seven-part video series — an extensive review of “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” and all that was wrong with it.

If I had had to guess, I would have said that a list of everything wrong with the movie would rival the length of the movie itself, sure, but I never expected anyone to go out and tear it apart like this guy does.

It’s 70 minutes total.

Watch them one at a time, if you like. The first one is below, and the rest of them are below the jump. I’ve also included brief intros to the segments, as they were quoted on Slashfilm, which is the link I was sent.

“In this opening segment I discuss the major flaw of The Phantom Menace which is the characters and the lack of connection with the audience.”

“Part two now focuses on the second biggest problem with the Phantom Menace, the story. The mystery plot lacking direction and emotional involvement was really the other big problem. No tension, no drama, no stakes. Characters aimlessly follow along the events.”

“Paaaaaart 3. Shit just got real.”

Part 4:

“Part 5 focuses on the real “Phantom Menace” which is Qui-gon Jinn. His character makes no sense as do his actions. I also focus on Anakin Skywalker and how that character sucks too.”