This is perhaps one of the most publicly criticized films of all time. Lucas' first star wars film in almost 20 years- the most hyped of all of them- and most felt that he botched it.
It's been on DVD for eleven years now, and I've seen it many times. Minus Jar Jar, this movie would be an 8 or a 9 in my opinion. Amazing special effects and spectacular action scenes make this movie great. The plot is more of a "oh, that's how it started" thing, so it's not a best picture winner. But it's been hated for far too long. The acting is how it should be; Jake Lloyd was just a kid then (just like his character), so his corny lines can be forgiven.
Exceeding absolutely EVERYONE'S expectations was the end lightsaber duel. Brilliantly choreographed, good use of special effects, and a tragic loss at the climax that is followed by a SICK killing move that ends the antagonist, Maul (a great bad guy, despite saying, like 13 words).
It's been on DVD for eleven years now, and I've seen it many times. Minus Jar Jar, this movie would be an 8 or a 9 in my opinion. Amazing special effects and spectacular action scenes make this movie great. The plot is more of a "oh, that's how it started" thing, so it's not a best picture winner. But it's been hated for far too long. The acting is how it should be; Jake Lloyd was just a kid then (just like his character), so his corny lines can be forgiven.
Exceeding absolutely EVERYONE'S expectations was the end lightsaber duel. Brilliantly choreographed, good use of special effects, and a tragic loss at the climax that is followed by a SICK killing move that ends the antagonist, Maul (a great bad guy, despite saying, like 13 words).