Star Wars Defined - Everyone is wrong about 'The Phantom Menace'

[@AmandaTheJedi]

There is a point to this video beyond my love of Phantom Menace so watch to the end!

[@robk.6591]

The moral of this video is that's it's wrong to steal (example: Starcrash-1979)

[@menyanggai]

regardless if its a good or a bad movie as long you have a grand time that's important.

[@erickpuma1202]

I love the prequels! I got into them after I watched the OT on VHS. My favorite is ROTS. That being said, kids nowadays don't give a ratts butt about star wars

[@VicAusTaxiTruckie]

I wonder, have you ever made your own jedi communicator with a 90s venus shaving razor handle?

[@fushiguro8913]

Hiii Amanda is there gonna be a Rise of Skywalker review?

[@epicforger12345]

Not hearing hate for the prequels is a breath of fresh air

[@dxcSOUL]

Epicforger 12345 where have u been? All star wars fans love the prequels. All sane ppl only like them cuz they’re so bad.

[@bauhaus1961]

@@dxcSOUL I find it kinda weird that there is so many people that praise the prequels right now but say the last jedi is the worst movie ever, probably just because their nostalgia glasses are too thick

[@Ollyiswild_04]

@@bauhaus1961 I believe that’s the right interpretation for the praise of the Mandalorian, I personally don’t hate the prequels, I think they’re pretty good films, not perfect, but I like them because unlike Last Jedi the prequels actually had a vision and story that they wanted tell and they didn’t try to insult the hell out of the franchise like the Last Jedi did.

[@mansifacio5458]

@@bauhaus1961 nah, it's because they're smart. Tlj is the most offensive movie despite how politically correct it tries to be

[@juandiegocorton9778]

I personally enjoyed them, i dont really the reason for the hate.

[@vaderdave5046]

I was 12 in 77 when A New Hope was released and I felt the same way about it that you do about Ep. 1! :) Star Wars rocks all the way around! :)

[@elenaphisher244]

It’s not about destroying the things you hate, it’s about praising the things you love.

[@autobotproductions1244]

That’s what being a Star Wars fan should be about

[@raccoon9951]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcomed one

[@susbedo9258]

Finally, someone that finally acknowledge how damn cool Qui-Gon Jinn is, or rather Liam Neeson as a Jedi. Qui-Gon Jinn is good enough reason why Phantom Menace is great. Nevermind all the other flaws in the movie, I just relish every scene he was in. Too bad they killed him off at the very end... *sobs*

[@keithgehman3945]

The internet and the memes convinced me it wasn't socially acceptable to like the prequels anymore. Amanda the jedi reminded me why I loved them.

[@hoogen4581]

You must be on the wrong sites because they convinced me it IS acceptable.

[@aryaadityapurbadi5527]

A Star Wars fan who likes the prequels, and expressing it. Me: "You are strong and wise, and I am very proud of you."

[@kylegarrett2429]

Qui-gon was the only one who could have saved Anakin.

[@SirRebrl]

@Lucas Marçola Obi Wan was scarcely ready to have a padawan at all, much less one as challenging as Anakin. Qui-Gon, on the other hand, had an impressive flexibility and a deep appreciation for nuance. Obi Wan questioned Qui-Gon's approach to things, so of course he couldn't teach from it. He wasn't as orthodox as some others, but still more rigid than Qui-Gon and I think a lot of his flexibility that we saw likely came first from Qui-Gon then from training Anakin. Qui-Gon could have responded adaptively to Anakin's struggles. He would have listened, given him room as needed, and encouraged him to find his own path to living (mostly) within the Jedi code. He wouldn't have made Anakin feel like he had to hide things.

[@kylegarrett2429]

@@SirRebrl I agree with you, because the only thing that seems to be able to shake Anakin to his core is family. Qui Gon was mature enough to recognize this hidden empathy and teach Anni to cultivate it beyond just family. Qui Gon expressed his feelings, Obi repressed them.

[@maxbaugh9372]

Anakin desperately needed a proper father figure and Qui-Gon would've filled that role perfectly. Obi-wan was too young and inexperienced, he was more like a much older brother, so the one who acted most like a father to him ended up being Palpatine. In the dinner scene in TPM, Anakin talks about having had dreams of becoming a Jedi and returning to free all the slaves, becoming a great liberator and hero to the galaxy. What if those were prophetic dreams, what was *supposed to* happen?

[@Hatman]

The prequel trilogy in 3 words: "Calm Down Anakin"

[@FoggyBadger]

Yes!! Star Wars is meant to be enjoyed! I'm so tired of people trying to ruin it for everyone else because they didn't like something! I love the franchise as a whole (including the prequels and The Last Jedi), and I loved Rise of Skywalker. But I said that at work yesterday and was told that I was wrong, that the sequel trilogy isn't to be celebrated because it's not "real" Star Wars. I would hate to be so angry and bitter that I wouldn't let people enjoy something that they love. You perfectly summed up how I feel about the series. While Phantom Menace wasn't the first Star Wars film I had seen, it was my first in theatres, and now I have seen all of them since (except Revenge of the Sith) on the big screen and plan to for as long as they keep releasing new ones.

[@andreavillegas2196]

This was the comment I didn’t know I needed to read. It’s an awesome universe in itself and I love it 💕

[@captainhyrule98]

It was The Phantom Menace that reignited my love for Star Wars as a teenager...watching Jedi Knights in their prime simply blew my mind. I even have some of my Jedi Apprentice novels to this day.

[@thehobbsguy]

Finally, some that understands what Star Wars is.

[@SuperGamerxl]

prequels still aren't good.

[@liaisanxious425]

I feel so vindicated. Thank you. Thank you so much.

[@yeetistic6184]

Revenge of the sith is my favorite

[@K.Gthealmighty]

Best Star Wars movie yet

[@sheeplastname430]

@@K.Gthealmighty Agreed. But I love all of them except the... You know what let's not talk bout that.

[@mansifacio5458]

@@sheeplastname430 Reveng of the sith is so good. Dramatic, epic with so much emotion. I love the movie

[@acdcfan014]

Your description of Qui-Gon made me appreciate the character a lot more and in turn the movie itself. It made me realize Anakin would not have gone to the dark side if Qui-Gon had lived.

[@walrider2133]

No matter what ya think about the Phantom Menace, we can all agree that Duel Of The Fates is fucking awesome.

[@darrenbritt34]

“Phantom Menace” is also my intro to “Star Wars”. My mom watched the original trilogy but introduced me to the prequel right before I watched “ A New Hope”.

[@angeloffish]

I bought this recently. I remember going to see it in the cinema. One of my favourite scenes is the pod racing.

[@CrackerJackd]

I like how you changed the wand on your character to a lightsaber. Best Harry Potter/Star Wars crossover.

[@johngutierrez9277]

Pffff... the phantom menace is terrible. Proceeds to watch entire video about how great the phantom menace is.

[@jefferyjones8399]

@Esben M I don't really like Mr. Plinkett's stuff at all but yeah, Phantom Menace is garbage.

[@BreetaiZentradi]

Way to go Amanda. I saw the original Star Wars in the theater in 77 when I was 10, so I was a bit older than you when I first saw a Star Wars Movie. I love "The Phantom Menace". It did not feel derivative. Attack of the Clones lifted to many scenes from RoboCop, Gladiator, and Chicken Run for my liking. By the time we get to Revenge of the Sith, the prequels had deviated to far from "A New Hope" for the two stories to mate up correctly. The Phantom Menace was able to do whatever it wanted to do, and it was glorious. I have to agree with Mr. Plinket on many of the shortcomings. With that said it is still a guilty pleasure. I watch it at least once a year, I have not seen "Attack of the Clones" or "Revenge of the Sith" in at least a decade. The Phantom Menace special effects often felt like they did what they did just because they could. Every shot was a special effects shot. The Matrix rightly deserved it's Oscar win for best special effects that year . All the effects were done in service of the story.

[@ronstoppable5659]

The first 2 prequels are like the first 3 Transformers movies for me, I know they’re not good quality wise but I absolutely loved them as a kid and I’ll always have a major soft spot for them. Also, the dialogue is an absolute goldmine

[@jovanym2931]

The panthom menace is one of those movies most people haven’t seen in a long time but still love to shit on

[@OneToxicPixel]

I was always scared to say this, but Phantom Menace was my first Star Wars movie too. I just happen to catch it on Tv one day with my younger sister together and we both really liked it. Yes. We turned it into a tradition to watch it together every once in a while and cook something to eat while watching. We tried to watch the next movie, but we both were bored to tears. Nevertheless, this experience was what made us bond after a very tough time and in my opinion, that is good enough.

[@courtneybartlett2326]

If you even THINK my preschool ass wasn't waltzing around the playground in my Queen Amidala red robe and plastic hair piece...

[@TeonDeus]

Glad I went outside my comfort zone to watch this video. This is one of the most sincere, thorough and appreciative reviews of a fictional series I've ever seen. I have much more respect for the Star Wars fandom now, which I originally thought was just kind of nerdy and lame.

[@AmandaTheJedi]

Teon thank you for watching!

[@FlangerMoose]

No joke, as a kid I was obsessed with the podrace. I thought it was so cool that I had to learn the names of all 18 participants in the race. I played Episode I: Racer for hours, I played the sequel Racer Revenge even longer. I still for the life of me cannot fathom why anyone would dislike it. It's chariot races but the horses are replaced with jet engines! How is that not awesome? It's that kind of wild, boundless, insane imagination that makes the Star Wars universe feel different from other sci-fi franchises. Also, as someone whose introduction to Star Wars began with The Phantom Menace, I'm glad I'm not the only one who adores this movie. I had no idea how badly I needed this video, so thank you for making it!

[@FluffyPoopPrincess]

The sound from Sebulba's engines is on my like top five list of best Star Wars-sounds!

[@annabelle69]

Actually though, The Phantom Menace was always my favorite movie-pretty much just in general-so this was super refreshing and so validating and heart-warming to watch and listen to, and I really appreciated this so much. Now that I’m older, I think the movie itself may kind of suck lol, but I still friggin’ love it 💕

[@swordfish1929]

I was four when this movie came out and I still remember going to see it in the cinema with my dad, my brother, and my sister. It was also my first experience of Star Wars and will always have a special place in my heart

[@yaboijosh2645]

THANK U SOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! god! I'm so sick of the bitterness and misunderstanding of this film!!

[@funnypicturescomics]

I have so many Star Wars memories. Back in 1980, my dad got home for work and said "I'll take the first person to clean out the car to see "Empire Strikes Back." We went and stood in line IN the theater (things were different back then) and watched the ending prior to our showing. Good times.

[@paigeolafson840]

Okay stick with me but if you are willing to read a Star Wars fanfic I highly recommend Don’t Look Back on AO3. It’s SO good expands on all the great stuff from the prequels including characters like Shmi, and Padme in a wonderful way! It’s politics heavy in a way that adds a lot of context to the movies and I recommend it to every Star Wars fan even if they don’t normally read fanfic cause its that good! I think you’d like it!😊

[@Luna-hv4me]

This is my kid’s account - we had already shown her the original movies on VHS and watched them together when they were remastered for the big screen. But I still think of Phantom Menace as her first Star Wars movie. And I loved it as much as she did! You are absolutely spot on about Qui Gon - best Jedi ever!!!!! He is my favorite Jedi still and I watched the original movies in the theater as a kid. Thanks for the prequel love ❤️ I really enjoyed your video.

[@demerite]

The way I screamed when you pulled out the Jedi Apprentice books. That series (and Jedi Quest, too) was like, my entire childhood.

[@jjmiles7173]

Amanda The Jedi: I loved Phantom Menace. Me: Are you an Angel? (I'm so sorry for using that quote to agree with you).

[@LockJawCouchFace]

“Kids today don’t give a sh*t if you think Rey is a Mary Sue,” I absolutely love this video. One of the absolute best interpretations of the Star Wars saga ever. Star Wars is about enjoying the ride, not about confirming your fan theories.

[@maleficentiscool6211]

My parents are pretty big star wars fans, and they wanted me to see them in the order that they take place, so that was the first SW movie i saw too!

[@JoshRazauskas]

Fantastic video Amanda! You’re so right about how people need to remember that Star Wars should be about how it makes you feel and nothing else should matter! Sadly I think we’re past the point that it does for most people. I also love it when people stand up for a passion even if it’s one I don’t share in! 👊🏻

[@silentmomentum3598]

Star Wars Childhood Memory: Building a fort in my living room while my parents were at work and siblings were sleeping and pretending I was a Y-Wing pilot in the Battle of Endor.

[@Songofthe_sea]

. I’m not even a mad Star Wars fan but your ending summary had me emotional girl

[@cgayle92cg]

My story is the same as yours, being blown away as a kid while watching Phantom Menace when I was about 6. It cemented my love of the galaxy far, far away.

[@j20man9]

I've enjoyed all the movies, some more than others obviously. Your enthusiasm is contagious and appreciated.

[@Anthro006]

I really admire how you presented this! Nicely done. I could actually rewatch the first three now with a better perspective.

[@griffinraynor8425]

This video is extremely valid. I'm a lot like you: The Phantom Menace was not only my first Star Wars movie, but the first Star Wars movie I saw in theaters. I was born in 97 so I was only about 2 seeing it and don't really remember, but my mom tells me I was fascinated by the underwater scene, lol. My actual earliest memory of Star Wars is being captivated by the wedding scene in Attack of the Clones (and my gay baby heart seized by Natalie Portman). I've rewatched the first six movies many times over my childhood and into adulthood, and I absolutely still love The Phantom Menace. Honestly, a lot of the silliness and even the dryness of some of the plots is part of what I love about it. It has this way of being serious and grim and setting up the darker plots of the prequels while also being fun and engaging, which is especially important for kids. You feel for Anakin, a young boy who has to leave his mother in order to have a better future, not realizing he's still signing up for a lot of obligation and heartache, and you have Padme, a frighteningly young queen who's desperate to protect her people from an unexpected and tragic situation. Add in Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan with their ongoing storylines and you have a movie with lots of emotional stakes that I, both as a kid and an adult, have been easily invested in. And the visuals! Seeing the Jedi Temple in its glory days? The Naboo Palace? And yes, the underwater scenes are still fun. I adore this movie, even with it's problems (problems the other movies also have!) It's very nice to see other people appreciating it as well.

[@JonTalksEverythingPodcast]

awesome video and its so cool hearing your cool stories and how much they mean to u and family is everything

[@jcr2016]

Such a positive video about Star Wars. This is much appreciated. I love this universe, and I can immerse myself into every film despite flaws within them.

[@AspelShuyin]

I just started a marathon of Star Wars in preparation of Rise of Skywalker with this one* and it broke me and I haven't continued, but your enthusiasm is infectious and even after watching it twice and hating it, I actually want to watch it again. I also remember having the first book of Jedi Academy, but all I remember is the antagonist being Qui-Gon's former padawan who also loved his mom and was too old and he had a broken circle burned into his cheek from his mom's ring or something. *The order I've chosen is I, RO, IV, V, S, II, III, VI, VII, VIII

[@marie-christineloyer9450]

I loved this. People that are not toxic fanboys need to take into account that for many people of our generation, THIS was our intro to Star Wars, and it couldn't be that much of a shitshow if it lead to us following the prequels and then watching the original trilogy that most of us where too young to have seen or cared for until that (because let's face it, when your dad tries to make you watch ''Star Wars'' when it's playing on TV on a Sathurday night, going like ''this was the best sci fi when I was your age!'', most kids our age would prolly just roll their eyes)

[@thehungryhungarian84]

Phantom Menace is also one of my favorites. Like you, I also see its flaws, but the sheer joy it brought me when I first saw it can never be taken away

[@nathanbennett8400]

I love when people love things even though other people may hate it. Good for you, I love EP 1 too, was my first introduction into Star wars and I love it too

[@sofiapadilha9961]

It's been here for over a year, but I've just seen it now... Loved this video... A thousand times percent!!

[@RamenKitsune]

God Amanda, make me cry at the end why don't ya.

[@vitorsfate]

Thank you Amanda the Jedi for that line of Qui-Gon being a Grey Jedi and he is my favorite thing about the Phantom Menace but also still the coolest Jedi out of all 9 films to this day and forever

[@piedathemokona]

My ex was about 20 when Phantom came out, and after it was over, people were throwing stuff like popcorn and drinks at the screen. It was hated back then, hehe. He also hates episodes 2 and 3. He hates the prequels so much, he doesn't talk about them, hehe As a kid I loved Phantom. I loved seeing Padme as Queen (being a girl and finally seeing some female leader rep). As a kid, you're easily impressed, especially with the magic of film.

[@redhood9603]

It introduced my favorite Star Wars character - Darth Maul. His story in Clone Wars, Rebels, books and comics... Just so much great stuff with this guy, especially in Clone Wars. So yeah... Phantom Menace is great. :D

[@Lucy666Fernandez]

I think Pokemon is much the same way in that it brings joy to several generations. When Pokemon Go was released and everyone was playing it I met people of all ages on playing it on the street. And eventually we were sitting together, middle-aged people with teenagers, with kids, with 20-somethings, just sharing fun and memories about a beloved franchise we all connect to our childhood.

[@Revonlieke]

I love Phantom Menace as well and you summed it up why. Though my introduction to SW was 4,5 and 6 for me those movies already felt they were "old" which they were, born in 1990 a movie made in 1977 isn't exactly "thrilling to watch". They have their own spark of course and they have aged quite decently through-out the years, but Phantom Menace was a movie made for a young one like me. Also what made episodes 1-3 special for me was Anakin. I always loved how he was portrayed as a child and as a young adult. I even loved the "Yippee!" because it was so very like him. When he grew up he did have some soapy scenes, but I loved how emotional he got over the smallest things. I have not watched Clone Wars to the extent that I would know how anakin's character is fixed in those, but I kinda want to keep the image of how I see Anakin as how he was in episodes 1-3. Weirdly enough I also liked the political scenes, but that's most likely because to this day I understand very little about the deep end of politics XD

[@katyskye]

I LOVED it too! I just watched it last week and was looking for your Star Wars content!! I was feeling weird I thought I was the only one that loved it! Really gives me final fantasy 13 vibes

[@cyphus5]

I think I needed to see this video. I've gotten to the point to where I defend my dislike of the sequel trilogy, even when people don't go after my opinions. Essentially, just ruining their fun, and that's not cool.

[@poleythepolarbear9706]

I love this, such a great video Amanda!

[@THEPETERC1]

I like your take on this. A very mature outlook for a girl your age. I'm 75, and I still remember my childhood favorites fondly.

[@wildmant7691]

It is one of my favorites as well. I have good memories of watching it with my son. I’m glad you made this video.

[@edrk14]

Respect your opinion even though I don't share it. I just wish the Disney films had stronger characters. If kids are going to be looking up to these characters, shouldn't the characters be worthy of that? I could go on forever but anyway good video! Glad to see that you've kept some of that child-like wonder unlike so many.

[@AmandaTheJedi]

Erik I loved Anakin and he turned into a temper tantrum man baby. I’d say Rey is a better role model than that, and Kylo starts as a bitch but I like his personal character arc. Kids just love characters they think or cool or identify with in some way. No one would argue that Vader is a good role model and kids dressed up as him before he had any semblance of a redemption arc because he was cool. Same thing with Maul Again, I have problems with the sequels. There’s a lot that could and should have been better. But I just can’t stay too upset when I see kids super excited about their costumes and getting to the movies and running around a theme park finding their favourite characters.

[@thomasjohnson1885]

Hearing someone talk about their love for Phantom Menace without bashing any other film from the franchise. A New Hope was my introduction and I was hooked, The Force Awakens made me automatically a star wars fan.

[@Tigershark620]

Original trilogy fan here. There was only one shot in the Mos Eisley cantina and it was Han's. The first film we see shapes our love of Star Wars. More power to you for loving the Phantom Menace. My only comment, though: that's "Fandom Menace."

[@charischannah]

I also love The Phantom Menace. I remember seeing it as a twelve-year-old and Amidala's costumes were amazing, the lightsaber battles were awesome, and Naboo looked like it would be the best place ever to visit.

[@Ninjastorm03]

you really got me feeling something, putting in the school from recess at 1:02

[@Defunct231324141]

I saw episode one as a kid as well, I loved and still do!

[@forresta.watsoniiicomposer5957]

This was such a refreshing video. Thank you for sharing! I'm a bit older than you, but not by too much, as I remember having toys of podracers and those slick, yellow and gold Naboo fighters. I had seen the original trilogy first though, and so I do remember the backlash to the films. Like you, I can now be analytical of these films, but they shaped my childhood. In highschool I had epicly long hair because of Anakin Skywalker's hair in Revenge of the Sith. Everyone just thought I was going for the surfer look, but it was actually my angry teenager self trying to be pre-Darth Vader. 😅 All this is to say, that I can respect the newest movie more after your perspective!

[@thorinmilliken4080]

Thank you for this excellent video. It truly echoes my feelings on The Phantom Menace, to the T! I have seen every Star Wars movie when it aired in the theater, since I was 3 in May of 77. Well, my son was 3 when Phantom Menace came out, and it completely rekindled the feeling of the original for me, but expanded it with so much newness. May be my favorite, honestly!

[@AdrianAye]

You and I both know that Digimon Soundtrack slapped way harder than it needed to and has become a staple in our music library.

[@jennholland8173]

I cannot love this enough.I was 5 when I saw A New Hope. Phantom was my first date with my husband. They all have their flaws, but thats part of why we love them

[@shihonage]

People were predicting that those who saw Phantom Menace as kids, would come to cherish it. This highly depressing prophecy came true.

[@thestarwarsguy1821]

Good God do they mass produce girlfriends that love the phantom menace? To quote the Mandalorian "I gotta get me one of those". I was actually one of the few people crazy enough to sit down and figure out all of the politics of the movie once I was old enough to understand it all...I regret nothing O_O

[@SoybeanGravy]

This is very relatable content, finally someone who agrees with me about the prequels

[@dustinosborn4068]

I love seeing people talking about stuff they love. Also I had that alarm clock.

[@Gabrigattin]

This video has such a beautiful understanding of the true power of Star Wars fandom...

[@joshcoulson7659]

Amanda thank you, despite all the flaws in ALL the movies *looks out for angry mob* I watch every single one over and over. I never lost the wonder. Never will either.

[@ptheorist4670]

This is one of the purest hot takes on Star Wars and its fandom that I've ever watched, if not THE purest. Just this... understanding that it means different things to different people from different generations, but it can still mean a lot is like * chef's kiss *. I also remembering liking Phantom Menace, my older siblings bought it on VHS when it came out and though I was too young to understand (or even read the subtitles lmao) there were things that dragged me in... and yes, two of those were young Anakin and Jar Jar, and it makes me cringe HARD that people think it's okay to bully their actors because they think it's "bad". Like, yikes. You're not a fan, you're just a bully. Anyway, I really enjoyed this video, thank you for sharing!

[@rebeccaschade3987]

Personally, as somebody who grew up with the original trilogy... Rise of Skywalker makes The Phantom Menace look like an absolute work of art. The Phantom Menace was a movie that tried to be too many things to too many people. It was supposed to be a serious drama for adult fans, it was supposed to be a funny movie for kids, it was supposed to have action, and of course, to tie in with the original movies. Oh, and a cash cow of course. And that was ultimately the problem with it. It tried too much. If George Lucas hadn't been so intimidating for a lot of the people working with him, and more open to input from others, The Phantom Menace could have been absolutely brilliant. As it was, it ended up being very flawed, but still having many great elements. And yes, the pod racing is fun. Put on the pod racing scene on a big television with surround sound, and you'll understand why ILM and Skywalker Sound are the very top companies in their respective fields.

[@designlover945]

I too watched the movie as a child. Back then I thought Darth Maul was cool. Being a bit older I watched the original Trilogy and then TPM again and damn, that movie is really bad. Darth Maul is still cool though. But I´m glad you enjoy it - I usually fall asleep at the pod racing.

[@iqhohacs6818]

My favorite scene in all of Star Wars is the fight between Luke and Vader. No fancy choreography, just pure emotion.

[@EngineerOfChaos]

You reminded me of the old days during my childhood when I would look forward to going to the library just to borrow another Jedi Apprentice book.

[@jasonraschen1109]

That's a very cool story about your Dad. Thanks for sharing that. Also, I agree, the soundtrack is amazing.

[@Emppu_T.]

You're right, i was super hyped about the movie as a kid and still have fond memories about it. I was so glad to see a starwars movie come out when i was a kid after loving the ones my dad had recorded on vhs a few hears earlier. I now do realise the movie for what it is but theres still so much good and fun about it.

[@CaptCutshaw]

While we may try and convince ourselves otherwise, many, many people loved this movie when it came out until the burgeoning internet told them to hate it. One of the few times I have ever heard an audience spontaneously erupt into applause was the Obi-Wan/Darth Maul fight on opening night, not to mention the applause that came at the end every time I saw it in the theater its first run. Yep, it has all those flaws you mentioned (many of which can be aimed at the original trilogy, as in less than competent actors, too much reliance on effects, bad dialogue, etc.) but I still love watching it and sharing it with my young son who spent Christmas morning running through the house with his new Anakin's pod racer Lego we built that morning. It does bear mentioning that there was a whole lot more practical effects than folks think in it. In fact I believe more than in any individual OT flick. It was just that the digital effects got all the press because that was the exciting, new technology so it got the focus. Oh, and I'm one of those weirdos who actually really likes all the politics. I love watching how Palpatine manipulates everything from behind the scenes to get exactly the result he wants, not to mention the dude's patience!

[@user_314_andmore]

Pademe's (idk how to spell) outfits were always on POINT. fashion queen

[@toukie]

Thank you for this video. And thank you for showing that someone's opinion doesn't negate yours and vice versa. So... May the force be with you. Always

[@mofftarkin6010]

Attack of the Clones is the only bad star wars prequel movie. Phantom Menace and Revenge of The Sith are great.

[@michaelmyers260]

That classic baby song played with a montage of Baby Yoda is PERFECT

[@generalkenobi858]

If what you have told me is true, you have gained my trust.

[@kater0tot1]

Omg sis Phantom Menace was my intro to the fandom too!! And I do love it🖤😂

[@Niblacktube]

Thank you! I have always liked Phantom Menace best out of the prequels! I saw A New Hope in a drive in with my family. It was one of the early re releases around 79. We had Star Wars toys before we ever even saw Star Wars. My brothers favorite was Greedo. He was heart broken when Han Solo killed him. Lol. I just remember it as the first bonding experience I had with my Dad. So when The Phantom Menace came out I made sure to take my little sister who was the same age as I was when A New Hope came out. She loved it! That’s why I think people are missing out on not going to the movies. It was all part of the experience you could share with someone. I also hate James Camerons Avatar! You have earned another subscriber!

[@maxbaugh9372]

I am slightly older than you, I first saw the Original Trilogy when it was re-released in 1997, and how you felt about The Phantom Menace is how I felt about Return of the Jedi. I know it's not the greatest from a film-snob perspective, but I don't care, it's awesome!

[@christopherquerry7769]

Jar Jar was necessary. The role of the Gungans was similar to the Ewoks: the hero is kind to someone who seems to be useless because the hero is good. Later the useless turns out to be very useful and helped surprise the enemy.

[@kieran8587]

The Phantom Menace is one of my favorites!

[@ashlazdanovich8396]

I grew up with Star Wars prequels and loved its world or universe. That got my childhood mind going and it’s still one of the reasons I live Star Wars to this day. Everything just feels like I could actually go there and it’d be great. But that’s my thoughts on this.

[@ginger3467]

I know NOTHING about star wars but after listening to your wisdom in the "Cats" review I thought I would watch some more of your reviews. I like to listen to you and you just got my Sub.

[@carterlindstrom4831]

I thought I was the only one who loved this movie. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!