Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.
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Here's Your Cheat Sheet for the 'Star Wars' Saga
Here's Your Cheat Sheet for the 'Star Wars' Saga
In "The Phantom Menace", we meet Anakin Skywalker, a boy who is clearly guided by his heart and extremely fearful of loss. We meet younger Obi Wan Kenobi, who is rather cynical and very "by the book" like the rest of the arrogant Jedi Council. Even though he was only in one of the movies, Qui Gon Jinn's role is so important as well. He's the father figure Anakin Skywalker needed and didn't truly believe in the dogmatic ways of the Jedi Council. Queen Amidala is a hopeful politician whose boldness even surprised Darth Sidious. Dart Maul doesn't have too many speaking parts, but his character is redeemed later.
TPM also gives us a glimpse of the toxic politics that eventually lead up to the collapse of the galactic republic. Senator Palpatine is also great in this movie - the way he manipulated Queen Amidala & the Trade Federation to further his secret agenda is really quite brilliant. A 14 year old queen crying about the plight of her people is likely to get sympathy from the senate, which is exactly what Palpatine wanted in order depose Valorum and take control as Chancellor. Jar Jar Binks was easily manipulated too (I will not hate on Jar Jar in this review). In Phantom Menace, we can clearly see how inefficient AND corrupt the galactic senate can be - and important plot element of the Prequels. The Pod Race scene was awesome. And say what you will, the Battle on Naboo was pretty cool too!
So many criticize the Prequel movies for being too political - but that's the point. Somehow, a galactic democracy collapsed which gave us the repressive dictatorship we saw in the Original Trilogy (and Rebels). The Phantom Menace is a great starting point for that story. Is it action packed and filled with space battles every minute? No - but it has exciting moments and tells a great story. Some like this movie and some don't - I am a fan who does love this movie and everything it offers.
- SouthwestLover-1996
- Apr 28, 2021
