STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE - MOVIE REACTION - FIRST TIME WATCHING

[@lazyatthedisco]

Darth Maul: *Lights his double-saber* Addie: "Is that even legal?" George Lucas: "I will make it legal".

[@randallwright1973]

Thanks for the biggest laugh I've had all day!

[@mikejankowski6321]

@@mikelarsen5836 Did the Stormtroopers have probable cause to shoot at Han in docking bay 94?

[@crankfastle8138]

@@mikejankowski6321 yes, a known smuggler who just killed someone at the cantina. More than enough.

[@mikejankowski6321]

@@crankfastle8138 A) Good points in the general sense. B) I don’t think the Empire cared about murder; they were after the droids at all costs. C) Have you seen the reaction I was referring to, and did you make a similar comment there? Every now and then we hear a doozy in these reactions.

[@dernwine]

We will watch your comments with great interest.

[@kemra102]

"Is that even allowed?" Yes - it is a part of every Jedi/Sith's training to build their own light saber. That's the design Maul wanted, so he made it.

[@mrwatermelo50]

AKA Legend Rey Park thought this would fit so he went with it cause he had fighting experience with sticks

[@emptank]

The double sided saber reveal is one of the best "oh shit" moments in star wars. You know it's gonna be a truly epic fight the moment it shows up.

[@universalobsession9484]

Not even that he’s a fucking villain a sith rules don’t apply to them they can do whatever they want lol that’s what had me dying lol

[@FKA_Skull]

@@emptank The problem was it was in one of the trailers for the movie, they really should have kept it a secret for people to experience in the theater.

[@jovanny125]

lol but its ok for the good guys 2 fight the bad guy 2 v 1bseams fair.

[@generic_sauce]

"He's very good at kicking!" If I recall correctly, in this fight he kicks Obi in the freaking face 5 times! Lol no wonder Obi-Wan chooses to cut off his legs 🤣

[@3RN00]

5 times? i think its 3 times :)

[@dernwine]

@@3RN00 Plus all the times Maul kicks Obi in other media.

[@mestupkid211986]

The actor is a literal kung fu master IIRC so it played into his fighting style alot.

[@angramainyu9220]

Then he kicks him some more in The Clone Wars. Well in their first fight anyways.

[@MyBlackandRedCZ]

@@mestupkid211986 Not Kung Fu, Wushu.

[@TK-hw2ph]

Anakin: “I don’t want to be a problem” Quigon: “You won’t” *Ankakin would in fact become a very big problem*

[@passionsquietrage]

Or rather, he would be the cause of a very big problem.

[@calvinkopp1735]

“If you just follow the code, you would be on the council.” Exactly why Qui Gon isn’t on the council, because he sees the problems.

[@sledgehammerk35]

Qui-Gon was the embodiment of what the Jedi should have been.

[@calvinkopp1735]

@@sledgehammerk35 All you to do is follow the Living Force, your own instincts, not the rules of the Jedi.

[@crankfastle8138]

The jedi council are just as much the problem as Sidious and the sith are.

[@raphaelostrowski6336]

@@crankfastle8138 that’s why Luke fixes the Jedi council well legends luke

[@OneTrueVikingbard]

@@crankfastle8138 the Code exists for a reason, and it’s not so that people who hate religion can use the Jedi as a vent for their antitheism. That’s one of the problems with the Expanded Universe books: they were written by science fiction authors who looked down their noses at fantasy. That’s why Timothy Zahn created a planet with creatures tailor made to render Luke Skywalker powerless and inept, while the thug and the maternity ward Princess play with spaceships; that’s why Chris Avellone concocted an absurd scenario where the Jedi are evil merely for existing and that everything they do (except be humiliated and destroyed) is wrong. And it’s also why The Last Jedi exists. Disney gave you what you wanted: and I’m still surprised that everyone disliked it. Was it really because it offended your nostalgia?

[@pauld6967]

Exactly right Addie. Qui-gon is being calm and focused while waiting for the energy gates to open. Meanwhile, Darth Maul paces back & forth in anger and frustration.

[@GS-Das]

The decoy was played by keira knightley. Whenever they were both on the screen at the same time, Keira played the Queen. If it was only the Queen, it was Natalie. It’s been said that they looked so much alike, that when they were both in costume, their mothers couldn’t tell them apart.

[@GavinBollard]

Their mothers needed to go to "spec-savers" (for non Aussies, that's an advertisement for spectacles - look up "Should have gone to Spec-savers"

[@YouHaventSeenMeRight]

@@GavinBollard Spec-savers also exist in Europe.

[@jacfalle27]

If their own mothers couldn’t tell them apart in costume, then surely we, the general audience, could be excused for not being able to either. 😂

[@Yora21]

It was Keira Knightleys first role in a big movie, even if just as a supporting character.

[@karlhood420]

also sometimes when it was supposed to be Natalie it was Keira becuase Natalie wanted to go home. i dont think any of those seens were in the movie. Keira talked about this on the Graham Norton Show

[@matthewkirkhart2401]

This movie gets a lot of grief about being too “clean” or “pure” in its appearance and too “simple” in its plot. But you can’t have a loss of innocence and a fall to the Dark Side without starting from a point of innocence and idealism, which this movie portrays very well I think.

[@onemoreminute0543]

Precisely. It's the sunshine before the storm.

[@pulpficti]

It's just too much cgi, even in scenes where they're not necessary

[@onemoreminute0543]

@@pulpficti Depends on the scene. The prequels actually used more practical effects than the originals, but the CG tech was just talked about more at the time due how new and revolutionary it was.

[@pulpficti]

@@onemoreminute0543 I know, but they used it for unnecessary scenes. Like a fecking dialogue between characters doesn't need that much cgi lol

[@onemoreminute0543]

@@pulpficti What would you say would be an example of that?

[@Wolf-ln1ml]

2:18 - "They move so fast!" If only Obi-Wan had remembered that he could do that later on to get past certain force fields to fight alongside Qui-Gon...

[@bhseigel]

The reveal of Maul's second blade in 1999 was one of the single most exhilarating moments to witness as an 11 year old.

[@dcohen1359]

Fun fact: Ray Park (Darth Maul) was legitimately elated when those doors open because he could take off that extremely hot robe.

[@SandmanGotBeer]

The braid is a symbol of a padawan's status. As they go from initiate to padawan to apprentice, they add more knots to it. Once a Padawan passes the trials, a ceremony is held where the padawan braid is cut off, signifying he/she is now a Jedi Knight.

[@therat_mafia]

And Qui Gon is a radical which is why he has his hair long. Also his radical stance is why he's not in the Jedi council

[@passionsquietrage]

So what does the little pony tail symbolize? Or is that just the extra hair?

[@TheMediaOutsiders]

In the senate scene, right after the queen calls for a vote of no confidence, you can see a delegation of 3 E.T.s from the movie ET. This is Lucas returning a cameo from the movie E.T. when ET saw a kid dressed as Yoda and cried "home, home"

[@darrentaylor7556]

There is also an R2D2 on the Mothership from CE3K .

[@jlinkous05]

E.T. visits Earth in a galaxy very very nearby and determines they are not worthy of the Galactic Senate

[@reneschechowiak7272]

And also 3 Alien from the Alien movies

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

3 ETs aren't they All extraterrestrials. Why does everybody call them ETs

[@user-ch5qd3uz3l]

one of the kids in my church youth group had a dad who somehow got a promo copy on VHS and we saw this before it was released in theaters i didn't realize at the time what a big deal that was lol

[@44.caliberbrainsurgery63]

The sound design for the entire Podracing sequence is among my favorites.

[@terrylandess6072]

A co-worker of mine pointed out they use the sound of an Indycar for Anakin's Pod Racer. The Prequels are notable for each having one main scene where there is little to no music to 'show-off' the sound effects team.

[@rickardroach9075]

This scene played on endless repeat in the hi-fi store I bought my first home theatre from in the early 2000's.

[@CoffeeMatt10]

I saw it cinema and that sound reverberating around the audience was awesome.

[@One.Zero.One101]

Wow I didn't notice how good it was until now. I'm not really that knowledgeable about sound technology so I rarely notice it in movies.

[@ElectricKnight.]

Ben Burtt, sound designer for all 6 of Lucas's Star Wars films, is a name that should be heralded up there with Lucas and John Williams. His work is absolutely incredible. He also did all of the sound for WALL-E and many other movies, including the Indiana Jones films. He is responsible for how lightsabers sound, how TIE fighters roar, the sound of blasters, the sound of wookiees. Lucas worked side by side with him on many things, but only because he knew and trusted in Burtt's abilities. Together they came up with how R2D2 should sound - which was not an easy process. Ben Burtt also was the film editor for the prequels. He is a legend that most people don't realize! :)

[@Alysa-Aiday]

"Villains are always falling down shafts in these movies" *_Me:_* Count Dooku was beheaded.

[@nathanlawson313]

Qui-gon death is possibly the most significant EVENT in the prequels. He wouldve been the ideal teacher/father figure Anakin needed. He listens to the will of the force, calls it like he sees it, and always does what he thinks is right. The dogmatic Jedi are stuck in their ways and have kinda been defeated by victory after a thousand years of remaining unchallenged. They are slipping...

[@notatthistime3867]

He should have just self-identified as a strong black woman, like Reva. She has survived two light saber attacks to the stomach and just walks them off. Qui-gon can't even survive just one. If Obi would have self-identified as a Mary Sue, he could have forced healed him.

[@IdealUser]

@@notatthistime3867 Lmao, for real someone got gutted twice and lived? I haven't seen the new Obi-Wan (don't have disney+).

[@crankfastle8138]

@@notatthistime3867 qui gon might be the only one to die from that. Reva should have died in ep. 5 but KK needs to be kept happy.

[@cringekiller348]

Why did he die bruh. It was such a bad death.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

'stuck in their ways' Not exactly. They trained both Anakin and Luke when they both were 'too old' by law. Maybe they should've stuck to the law.

[@jacfalle27]

Natalie Portman’s recognition now takes away the shock that many of us felt back then in discovering her real identity as the queen. She was still a relative unknown for many of us at the time, so the revelation had much more impact.

[@Pinkielover]

There was no shock

[@wilson0213]

@@Pinkielover Here we go ladies and gentleman, "Pinkie Love" speaks for absolutely everyone

[@fidel2xl]

People were shocked??? Natalie Portman was very well known when this movie came out in 1999 --- she had already made a name for herself years prior as a child star in the great movie 'The Professional' about a kid who befriended a hitman...lol Anyway, two of the biggest known worst=-kept secrets, before the 'Phantom Menace' was even released, were that Ewan McGregor would be Obi Wan, therefore there was no way his character would be killed off in Episode 1; and that Natalie Portman would be playing the queen. It literally was not a secret or a huge revelation...lol

[@wilson0213]

@@fidel2xl You literally answered it yourself. The movie came out in 1999. That means to even know properly who major actors or actresses are, you'd probably need to be at least 8 years old, which would make the youngest people who watched it in the cinema right now to be about 31 or 32. The amount of people under 30 take up a very large percentage of the world..

[@spencergrady4575]

@@wilson0213 30 this year actually 🤣

[@Picozee]

something I only noticed only recently when I watch this movie again, but Qui-Gon mind tricks SO MANY TIMES, it's his signature move while negotiating

[@jeffburnham6611]

Addie, I've seen many first time reaction videos for this movie, and you're one of the few that picked up right away that one of the two Jedi was Obi-Wan Kenobi. Even though Qui-Gon calls him by name then, it isn't until Qui-Gon is introducing Anakin to Obi-Wan that a large majority of reactors have it dawn on them that it was Obi-Wan all along. Good job!

[@guintar6661]

Right? I don't know how so many people miss him literally say "Obi-Wan" in the first scene haha

[@MusicalJackknife]

I've noticed that too and was glad she caught it. I think it's possibly because in the OT he is known just as much as Ben Kenobi, so they don't get it just from the "Obi-Wan" reference. The scene later also includes the last name so that's when it clicks.

[@DaDunge]

@@MusicalJackknife as I recall it's only in the first movie he's called Ben much. In later movies he's called Obi Wan a lot more. Though we do hear an occasional Ben from Luke.

[@SandmanGotBeer]

Yes, Bravo! So many reactors are talking and don't realize it till halfway through. I give Addie credit. She's able to call most of the places these movies go because every question she asks is pertinent.

[@bluebirdsigma]

@@guintar6661 because they're blabbering about LIAM NEESON AND EWAN MCGREGOR HOLY SHIT during the scene.

[@jeremygilbert7989]

Fun fact, the decoy Queen is actually Keira Knightly, aka Elizabeth Swan from Pirates of the Caribbean.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

We automatically assumed that the phantom menace was the supposedly destroyed Sith... Ray Park was so amazing as Darth Maul. And he's an incredible martial artist, stunt performer, and actor as he showed in this role. He's had similar roles in other movies too. Just incredible.

[@brandonreynolds5214]

The phantom menace is Palpatine. He’s a ghost rn. And the looming threat. A phantom menace.

[@joelwatkins]

You're right about the braid, it's generally how jedi padawans were identified, until they were knighted and had it cut by a master's sabre

[@cleonmagabeefy8500]

LOL, "No, No is that even allowed" might be the greatest quote in the history of reactions!!! I laughed for an hour... There are no rules in street fighting!!! Thanks Addie, this reaction saved my day.... is this allowed, LOL!!!

[@MoMoMyPup10]

It is kinda funny about training Anakin when he was 'too old', and then turn around and train Luke when he was twice Anakin's age, after seeing how Ani turned out.

[@patrickskramstad1485]

Padawan braids were a symbol of rank used to distinguish apprentices within the Jedi Order. They were lengths of intricately woven hair, typically worn across the right shoulder. Padawans which belonged to species that did not grow hair on their heads would wear alternatives such as silka beads.

[@bluebear1985]

Around the time this was released, there was a video game that revolved around the pod racing, "Star Wars Episode I: Racer", for the Nintendo 64 game system. You could race as any of the racers on other tracks in addition to the one on Tatooine. As Sebulba, I think you were able to set fire to the other racers as you went up beside them. The English-speaking head of the track announcer in both the film and the game was voiced by Greg Proops, who is perhaps best known for making frequent appearances on the improv comedy show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?".

[@WhiteFangofWar]

The best video game based off Episode I. I always liked playing as Neva Kee as he's so hyperactive and his Pod is solid in every stat.

[@MrPerson61]

Loved that game, but I think anyone could set fire to another pod nearby by venting heat sideways but I could never figure out how lol

[@bluebear1985]

@@MrPerson61 I think it was only Sebulba who did that.

[@MrPerson61]

@@bluebear1985 I don't that'd be a completely unfair gameplay advantage to playing him, and as I said iirc its from venting heat when you use a speed boost. pretty sure I saw some reviews talking about how you could do that, but they weren't playing Sebulba

[@Phatooine]

The Phantom Menace is referring to the future Emperor, Darth Sidious. He was causing the problems without being seen, thus a symbolic phantom.

[@simongoddard7692]

I adore this film. And my fav line is when qui gon and anakin talk. "I wish that were so" has so much hidden meaning to it and you can see some pain in qui gons eyes. Love it

[@nsasupporter7557]

Are you serious? Most people hated it

[@CoffeeMatt10]

@@nsasupporter7557 “most people” didn’t hate it, “most people” jumped on the prequel hate bandwagon. Don’t forget, this came out before social media was a thing, word of mouth was the main source of opinion, and most people I knew at the time enjoyed it just as much as I did. Yes it has flaws, it might have a couple of minor plot holes, it has one of the most annoying characters ever, but it also has one of the best villains ever, one of the best scores ever (Duel of the Fates), one of the best lightsaber duels ever, and some fantastic visuals (even if there was a larger use of CGI than the originals). The hate came after social media was born and the wrong types of influential people were able to spread hatred with fallacies and unproven “facts”, which were taken up by the weak minded (who says Jedi mind tricks don’t work irl?). Yes, I’m sure there were a few people who disliked the prequels, but the hate campaign came about when social medias became bigger.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@CoffeeMatt10 idk about that, maybe. All I know is that from what I understand… most people disliked the prequel trilogy. The only one that I thought sucked personally was episode 2 Attack of the Clones.

[@One.Zero.One101]

@@nsasupporter7557 You don't speak for everyone.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@One.Zero.One101 I’m going by what public perception says! Why don’t you use your own name instead of using celebrities’ names!

[@FeaturingRob]

Okay, now that you are in the Prequel Trilogy, I can share a fun factoid. The two trilogies have a family connection in the casts of the films. In the Original Trilogy, the character of Wedge Antilles, an X-wing pilot that helps destroy both Death Stars was played by Denis Lawson. Lawson's nephew saw him in the films as a kid, and grew up to be a more famous actor and was cast as Obi-Wan Kenobi...Ewan McGregor. Star Wars is really a family story and a family business. Another family connection that is fun, even if you can't ever really see her on screen...George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola (director of 'The Godfather'films) are long time friends and collaborators. Francis produced George's film 'American Graffiti'. George cast Francis's daughter, Sofia Coppola as one of the handmaidens. Sofia would later become a successful writer-director in her own right ('Lost In Translation', 'Marie Antoinette', and 'The Virgin Suicides'). I eagerly await the next reaction, Addie! I love your vibe as a movie watcher, it's awesome!

[@HH-hd7nd]

8:00 Yep, that's a decoy and not the queen - however the decoy is also played by a (now) famous actress - she's played by Keira Knightley.

[@danielmorency2242]

Mind you Miss Portman was relatively unknown when this movie came out... So the decoy "switch" went quasi-unnoticed by the audience... And it's called the Phantom Menace because the main villain (Darth Sidious) doesn't show himself at this time; he works and schemes from the shadows. The Jedi just assume there's another Sith becaus, as they say there are always two of them. :)

[@lordmortarius538]

The Rule of Two was set in place by Darth Bane after the Sith's near annihilation by the Jedi in a way 1000 years ago, so that the Sith could survive to exact revenge upon the Jedi by using stealth, secret plots, and subterfuge to gain power, rather than risk another open military engagement they would likely lose. The Jedi assumed the Sith were all wiped out in the aftermath of that battle, which is also why it's known as a Phantom menace: How can the enemy be a Sith if they were all supposedly destroyed a millennia ago? :P

[@matthewkirkhart2401]

Yes, the Trade Federation is not the real “menace” even though it appears that way especially in the Senate. The true, but at this point “phantom”, menace is the to-be Emperor working from the shadows.

[@TheWatcher199]

Fun fact: Maul was taken from the planet Dathomir to be trained by Sideous in the dark side from a very young age. It pretty much drove him insane

[@TommygunNG]

3:34 -- Regarding those "devices that let them breathe underwater": When the movie came out, the CIA or some outfit like that contacted the studio about them, apparently hoping they were real. They aren't.

[@mikejankowski6321]

Heck, James Bond had something similar in Thunderball.

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

Bond used a miniature gadget to climb the side of the whyte house in Diamonds are Forever and mountain climbers asked the studio where the could get them

[@johnburns2918]

In the deleted scene, as Darth Maul falls while cut in two he yells "IT'S JUST A SCRAAATCH!"

[@yxeaviationphotog]

"I've had worse". 😂

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

I thought it was like Sully in commando "Uh LA LA"

[@crankfastle8138]

29:30 this is the first and biggest mistake the jedi council made. Obi-Wan had no business training Anakin then. If Yoda already sensed the danger in training him, then only the best and most experienced masters should have trained him.

[@kevinfhaney]

When Mall fights the duo Duel of the Fates is the name of the song which has great meaning behind it

[@MrGpschmidt]

I remember being on a line that ran around the block when tickets first went on sale for screenings at NYC's late, great Ziegfeld Theatre. I went after work - was in line 8 hrs - got my tickets 10 to midnight - they ran out about 5 min. later. Nice job Ads.

[@christianknight3014]

You know I've been a Star Wars fan all my life, starting with the original trilogy on tape and then seeing the prequels. I've also been mired in the oftentimes very toxic fan community for a long time and you hear the same criticisms over and over again; especially with the prequels until recently. I just have to say watching your reaction to a film a lot of people hate is a real joy. Just getting that raw emotional response is what's intended. Just that innocent outlook and a fresh pair of eyes on it is very refreshing. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to seeing more from you.

[@mevb]

While it seems like Darth Maul have died, he did survive as he appears in Star Wars: The Clone Wars series and Star Wars: Rebels.

[@dernwine]

It was over, Darth Maul had the high ground. But he under-estimated Obi-Wans Power.

[@jarekgunther]

25:00 Addie: Is that even allowed? "I will _make it_ legal."

[@Andrew3455]

After you see episode 2 if you really want to fall in love with Anakin watch the Clone Wars television show. That is the meat of the entire Anakin Saga and it will definitely connect with Anakin far more in your viewing

[@LukeSilverstar1000]

Addie l, I don’t know if you have the time or the ability to watch the whole Clone Wars series between Episodes II and III. I waited years to watch it and I gained a much greater appreciation for the Prequels and the characters as a result. Star Wars: Rebels is another good show that takes place 5 years before Episode IV (the first film from 1977). It’s technically a kids show, so the tone is a little different, but I still enjoyed it, especially when you get to see old characters make an appearance. Then of course you have the Mandalorian, the Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi to watch now, too! As for the sequel trilogy, we do not speak of it.

[@CoffeeMatt10]

@@LukeSilverstar1000 the Disney trilogy… we don’t call it the sequel trilogy because it doesn’t fit with the originals or the prequels, therefore cannot be considered sequential with them… it’s more like it’s an alternate reality. That said, I enjoyed Ep.VII, it set up what could’ve been a much better story, and then they brought in Ruin Johnson… what a tool!

[@davidbergfors6820]

21:17 If you remember, Yoda did say the same about Luke, he was too old, but at that time they did not have a chance.

[@firecat4529]

28:50 If you want to see more of his race than I can recommend watching the Clone Wars 2008 show and Star Wars Old Republic "Return" cinematic.

[@michaelatkins4501]

Remember the one solo shot in the bar …. Yes that was him as a little boy ( one of skywalkers friends)

[@OhThatRobin]

“Who made that lightsaber?!” I don’t know what the canon thing is now since Disney acquired it but in books before that I think the first person to innovate the lightsaber to a staff design was an old *old* Sith Lord called Exar-Kun.

[@PaPaMurph]

Love how most reactors cry that the dual lightsaber is not fair, yet the fact that its 2 on 1 is fine lol (teasing you a lil a bit). LOVE LOVE LOVE your reactions!! keep it up ♥

[@davidbergfors6820]

23:04 I think they had a bet going, or at least Qui-Gons look is one of "I told you so"

[@SeedFactoryProject]

Jar-Jar is a Sith. His power is messing things up.

[@mem1701movies]

13:25 those people watching the race were Q TIPS dipped in different colored paint

[@chuckrothans7535]

@Addie Counts Fun fact the actor who is plays the queen is Natalie Portman but the actor who is the decoy is Keira Knightley.

[@davidbergfors6820]

14:29 Anakin did say his pod was the fastest, he literally falls behind and makes up the distance 3 times. had he not had the issues he had, he would have finished the race a lap before everyone else!

[@DaDunge]

23:00 Qui-Gon Jinn pretty much had to know. He basically lives by listening to the living force.

[@SandmanGotBeer]

28:30 you have no idea how true that statement is...it's like Qui-Gon said: "Finding him was the will of the Force"

[@captaindelta43]

Young Anakin Skywalker looks so sick and so cute and brave . I was rooting for him and padme from as soon as I saw them together in this movie . Great reaction there . Waiting for episode 2 and 3 . It's feels so good and nostalgic to live those days through your reaction.... He was the best pilot , best engineer , arguably one of the greatest jedi and force user .

[@One.Zero.One101]

I've always thought little Anakin had a great performance. It wasn't until we had internet that I found out people were criticizing him for it. To this day I still think it was a great performance. Child acting is usually hit or miss and I think little Anakin is one of the better ones out there. He was the right choice.

[@leosarmiento4823]

After watching the prob Original Trilogy, you have become a vested Star Wars fan. I look forward to you discovering how Anakin evolves to Vader in the prequels. After that, the sequels (and standalone films) to complete the Skywalker Saga. I'm jealous of reviewers like you. it took this lifelong fan from 77 until the release of the most recent of films to do what you're going through in a matter of weeks and months. Keep up the great work.

[@EntertainmentFan11]

You're the second reactor I've seen that caught on the fact that Padmé was the queen, and that the other one was a decoy. The decoy, believe it or not, was played by Keira Knightley, and I gotta say, that was a clever move by the queen. About the changes, the Podrace scene wasn't as long as you saw. It was originally cut for pacing because they wanted to get through it sooner, I think, but was restored on the DVD release. As for Yoda, they originally used a puppet. When this film was re-released in theaters (in 3D), they replaced the puppet with a CG model. Now, the fight choreography in the lightsaber battle against Darth Maul was REALLY cool, especially due to the fact that Ray Park portrayed Maul. Park usually does his own choreography, and it showed here. They had auditioned many different kid actors for Anakin in this film, including Haley Joel Osment, but Jake Lloyd's delivery of his lines was the best, so they cast him. Sadly, many years later, he got in trouble with the law, and was in a mental institution (diagnosed as schizophrenic). I think he was recently let out, but I'm not 100% sure. Either way, may the Force guide him back on the right path. Jar Jar was a very controversial character, so much so, that George Lucas decided to reduce the character's role in the next two films.

[@VergilArcanis]

most of the shields in Star wars are energy or velocity based, so if you move slow enough, you can get inside,

[@Ryan_Christopher]

Yes, the Naboo city is beautiful, but this is not the first time you’ve seen it. Since you watched the Remastered version of Return of the Jedi beforehand, you saw scenes of the Naboo (and Coruscant and Bespin Cloud City) celebrating the Emperor’s death and the Empire’s fall mixed-in with the original fireworks sky and victory party on the the Ewok Village on Endor.

[@neonom1024]

23:04 - Of course the Jedi knew. Hence the smirk between them.

[@Nekrovelho]

You're very observant which I've liked in the previous reactions too, so many who don't have subtitles on miss Obi-Wan's name in the very beginning! It IS a fun little sci-fi adventure, but it for sure wasn't what the old fans (myself included) had been waiting for when it was released! I remember leaving the theatre SO ANNOYED at how it had become a "children's movie" as I recall myself putting it! :D And imagine how those guys must've grumbled who thought Ewoks in Episode VI were already too kid-oriented content! After years have passes I've mellowed out and can actually already enjoy the prequels, but I still question the execution (and necessity, to be honest - I preferred the mystery and using my own imagination to think about Vader's past and the Clone Wars). Glad you enjoyed this though, and I'm sure you're going have quite the ride in the next films.

[@brianhampton923]

Darth Maul, one of the most nuanced and complex villains Star Wars has ever produced. If you want to know more of his story watch clone wars and rebels when you’re done with the films.

[@matthewjamesedwards3835]

Your reactions are always so fun. Side note, I dig your sense of humor… I snorted coffee when you intercut “bruh.” #imafan

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

3:41 "That's cool." You're not kiddin'! It even squeezed all the liquid out of their clothes & boots, so they don't drip or leave wet footprints.

[@Eowyn187]

Yeah he's skilled. That's Ray Park playing Darth Mol. Absolutely amazing fighter.

[@NoellaScott]

You know, nearly 30 years later - it was so smart to start off with trade negotiations! Truly riveting

[@quoniam426]

About the costumes Lucas said "They gonna (the audience) kill me, I've made Star Wars a fashion show..." Addie, you are one of the few who actually noticed QUi Gon used the Force on Boss Nass to obtain the submarine... Nobody usually does. The littl Rodian (green guy with insect like eyes) is actually Greedo, the guy that Han kills in Ep4 in the bar... The braid is indeed a symbol of Padawanhood.

[@ruarikelsey1793]

That isn’t Greedo, it’s a different Rodian. Vader meets him and Kittster as adults in the new comics. Greedo appears as a child in one of the deleted scenes of this film, Anakin gets in a fight with him and Qui-Gonn breaks it up.

[@passionsquietrage]

I can't believe I never realized that Qui Gonn used the force to get the submarine, i just thought he was good negotiator lol.

[@thecompilationchannel2633]

Qui-Gon stabbed then dead Darth Maul cut clean in half and somehow survives makes total sense. Darth Mail should of stayed dead.

[@terrylandess6072]

Like Addie said about villains falling down pits. Apparently they have some kind of safety mechanism that is never explained but we see the results after the Disney purchase.

[@demonic_myst4503]

The shields designed to stop artillery and ta k fire it forces troops to walk through it to get to you forcing them into close range

[@tofu_golem]

Back story: the master of Quigonn Jin was a man named Count Dooku, who was convinced that the Sith still existed and would attack them again. Because of this, he obsessively trained in dueling techniques. The other Jedi basically thought he was nuts and dangerously obsessed with violence and killing. This is in part why Quigonn butts heads with the Jedi council and is a bit of a rebel. Obi-Wan is in turn a bit unorthodox, which has various consequences when Anakin becomes his apprentice. "Always two, there are." Yoda is referring to the Rule of Two. Thousands of years ago, there were as many Sith as there were Jedi, but every time the Sith gained the upper hand, they were done in by constant infighting because all of them crave power. A Sith Lord started the Rule of Two to minimize the infighting. But if doesn't eliminate the infighting. Every Sith apprentice becomes a master by killing his or her own master. If the master wins that fight, they go looking for another apprentice.

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

Did that cockpit have a booster seat, and why was there a child sized helmet?

[@JynxedKoma]

"...The Jedi...?" *"KILLTHEMIMMEDIATELY."* - Sheev Palpatine commanded calmly

[@darrelllankford3014]

If you like the design of the ship they used to escape, you should check out the SR71 videos. Its where they got the inspiration for it. The SR71 Blackbird is also the fastest plane in the military.

[@shotarohidari7417]

I think you are the first reactor I have seen that put it together that the braid that obi-wan had and then Anakin was a sign of them being a Jedi Padawan learner. Impressive.... Most Impressive. Cue the Darth Maul Joke: Sale at the Maul.....Half Off

[@mikejankowski6321]

That's a groaner, but a good one. Mine: Darth Mall is where you buy your Star Wars toys.

[@quinnmclaughlin7537]

even though these 3 are my lest favorite; I"m glad you are watching it to get the whole story, and you are one of the first people to get the queens becoy as early as you did; most see it then don't question it til They mention it.

[@shep4life]

Love the podrace. Pure adrenaline. And of course the fight with Maul. And the music hits hard

[@mikeycham3643]

Your butterfly pendant kind of looks like the snippet that Anakin carved for Padme.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Nice one, Addie!! Yes, watch out for that kicking, LOL! 🤣

[@dt1056]

"Is that even allowed?" Priceless!

[@jandm4ever716]

Qui-Gon definitely know about Padme being queen. It’s confirmed in one of the novels

[@jeffroskywalker]

Yes. The braid is a symbol of padawan. Can’t wait until you see the next 2. Note the necklace Anakin gave Padme.

[@rymes8497]

The "Double" of the Queen is Keira Knightley it was one of her first Movies

[@CptRedexCC--]

23:07 Qui-Gon knew it, Obi-Wan didn't. That's why Qui-Gon is smiling.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

It's called the Phantom Menace because the Darth Sidious was the real threat, not the Trade Federation. Episode II is a huge step down in quality but is somewhat salvaged by the 3rd act thanks to Christopher Lee's charisma and an epic battle. Then Revenge of the Sith will provide you with all the entertainment and emotion worthy of Star Wars.

[@jeffburnham6611]

I would say Attack of the Clones was a bit slower then Phantom Menace, but that's only because there were so many elements that had to come together in one movie. Attack of the Clones could easily have been broken in two parts since half of the film dealt with the Clones themselves, and the other half laying the foundation for Anakin's troubles later as a Jedi.

[@mikejankowski6321]

@@jeffburnham6611 Possibly, but they could not break it in two because they already did that to Darth Maul.

[@NanuqEditzS]

Well, even though Darth Maul got cut in half, he's still alive. We see more of him in the TV shows "The Clone Wars" and "Rebels" and he also makes a cameo in "Solo: A Star Wars Story". The Clone Wars and Rebels made him one of the best characters in Star Wars history and you have you watch those shows

[@lemondechico3194]

Lucas later revealed that the Phantom Menace title was a reference to Palpatine hiding his true identity as an evil Sith Lord behind the facade of a well-intentioned public servant.

[@ravioli_dj_0273]

Just a quick note, Obi Wan has his hair like that with a little rat tail to show he’s a Jedi Padiwan, once he becomes a monsters, he doesn’t have to wear his like that anymore

[@rickardroach9075]

21:35 Qui-Gon's decision to end Obi-Wan's training here and not complete the final module - Force Healing 101 - will come back to bite him.

[@tonycampbell4982]

Phatam Menace is the Seth influencing their way back into all of this Galaxy adter being gone away for 1000 years with the Darkside of the force.

[@klauspoetsch1841]

I enjoyed your reaction very much! I think you are a Star-Wars-Expert now!😉

[@karlhood420]

its funny every reactor notices the queen handmaiden switch because of natalie portman but when i watched this i had no clue lol

[@christoffsimply3179]

Please oh please get through episode 3. I shall be here waiting. -Love and support

[@CoffeeMatt10]

28:53 “I guess he took him by surprise wow… wow, he.. he’s in two…” I guess that took you by surprise 😂

[@negrofluorescente9158]

24:58 the face everyone at the cinemas made in 1999 when Darth Maul ignited the second blade in his lightsaber!

[@alexkaen1701]

Anakin's got a lot going on right now, good thing he has Obi-Wan, and the Supreme Chancellor, of course...

[@mikejankowski6321]

...of course!

[@terrylandess6072]

As a game player whom has played 'most' Star Wars Games, I was pleased to see things like Force Speed, Force Push and Force Jump used in this movie (edit add Force Pull). We were already familiar with Force Choke and Force Lightning.

[@mikejankowski6321]

You forgot Force 10 from Navarone.

[@One.Zero.One101]

Me too. I loved all those powers in the Jedi Academy video games and I geeked out when I finally saw it on film.

[@parttimesaint3165]

THANK YOU for noticing Qui-Gon says Obi-Wan's name at the beginning. You're among the ~5% of all reactors who even HEAR that. Thank you for paying attention.

[@ТриссМеригольд-и1р]

- Master Obi-Wan, when I die, will I be burned as well as Qui-Gon? - No, Anakin, when that happens, you'll still be alive)

[@firecat4529]

28:34 It can't destroy planets, it controls the droids though. So it's not really a Death Star.