REWATCH!: Episode I, The Phantom Menace Deep Dive, tie ins to new series? -Sith Council

The Phantom Menace was released in May of 1999, opinions of the movie has changed drastically throughout the years. Generations that grew up with it look at it differently than those who didn't. Those who have dived deeper into other Star Wars media may look at the movie different now. Today, Kristian Harloff and Steph Sabraw rewatched and give their thoughts on Episode 1. Please leave your thoughts and start a conversation today! We will be revisiting all of the live action films starting with this one to the lead up to the Boba Fett series.
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[@TheKristianHarloff]

Hey everyone make sure you subscribe to the podcast feed and leave a comment here. Let's get a conversation started here today. What do you want us to discuss with Episode 2?! Please click LIKE and click the notifiactions!

[@dawn_bestofj2]

Anankin and Padme's love story. What worked about it and what didn't. Do you think it was the dialogue? Lack of chemistry between the actors? Also, many people think this is the weakest of the prequels. Do you agree? If so, why? What would you change about the movie?

[@mattmardigan]

Would love a deeper explanation of Sifo Dias and the cloning and hearing your mythology connections

[@josephweeks3786]

Talk about Count Dooku and why he turned to the Dark Side. You are all awesome.

[@stul365]

I think the overall outline story of AOTC is the best out of the all the movies in the saga, however everything else is pretty much just the worst. I remember reading a leaked outline months before the movie came out and it just sounded epic but I left the theatre largely disappointed. You touched on it slightly in this episode when you discussed about the whole force mythology but would love to hear your thoughts on the whole 'balance of the force' prophecy and George's decision to make Anakin a chosen one as opposed to just a random Jedi who turns bad. I honestly think it took away a lot from the character and big part of the reason I struggle with the prequels is this underling story element and how it basically makes Anakin, to me at least, hard to get behind and ultimately unlikeable. Oh, and although I've got nothing against Hayden's portrayal, Jake Gyllenhaal should have been cast as Anakin.

[@gregoryjensen1676]

The Phantom Menace will always be near and dear to me. The pod race scene and the duel of the fates are such iconic scenes in Star Wars.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Fun rewatch!

[@acgregg759]

Now I want to see a Gungan Mandalorian series named 'The Gungalorian'

[@craighofmann638]

Yeah, Steph said that a couple of times. I was like wha...?

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Hahaha

[@ZachBobBob]

Kristians a good guy for not jumping on that haha

[@boi905]

Gundalorian is more fascinating than Asguardians of the Galaxy

[@restlessoblivion]

A gungan orphan adopted by the mandalorians and raised like Mando was might actually be kind of cool, especially if they don't give them the terrible voice and speech patterns

[@darthwint3823]

What Filoni said in Mandalorian season one gallery about how everything regarding Anakin future is riding on who wins fight between Qui Gon & Maul blew my mind..

[@TheNinjacanadian]

That completely changed my view on the the duel and yeah it blew my mind

[@TheKristianHarloff]

100 percent!

[@adamcorbello3042]

Highly recommend picking up the two main novels from the high republic series Light of the Jedi and and The Rising Storm. Especially since we have some Star Wars downtime. It would be nice to hear the Sith Council talk about the high republic. Anyway keep up the great work!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Heard it was good. Hard for me to commit to novels these days but I hear good things!

[@darthwint3823]

Best High Republic novels Claudia Gray "Into the Dark", even with that terrible rock character...

[@Major98]

@@TheKristianHarloff The audiobooks have been super solid. New music and effects were made for the High Republic

[@nickpiccolo9106]

For me with episode 2, one of the things that I wish they showed more was Anakin slaughtering the sand people after his mother died. I know it sounds a bit dark but even if it was a minute longer I feel like it would've been impactful. Also, I love the fight in the coliseum on Geonosis and Obi-Wan vs Jango Fett on Kamino and in the asteroid field!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I agree with you 100 percent and will discuss this more next week.

[@codyt821]

So glad I followed you over from Collider, this is just great Star Wars content, and all of you are so enjoyable and easy to watch and listen to. When she kept saying Gungalorians I kept thinking of a Gungan in Mando armor hahaha

[@ryangettig274]

Terence Stamp was as underused in Phantom Menace as Max Von Sydow in Force Awakens.Good Catch:)

[@TheKristianHarloff]

True, I think Max had a more memorable role at least.

[@josearrocha3377]

Phantom Menace was my intro into Star Wars and there has been no turning back since.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

It is a good one

[@AdriannaRiberdy]

Same, I was nine. Shaped the rest of my life

[@raquelperez3329]

This series will be great, love the content. Kristian looks so much younger without the beard. Talk about de-aging!

[@TheMovieTriviaSchmoedown]

Hahaha, thanks!

[@austinbilbro770]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Ha gotta take that note!

[@narjo5019]

That was so much fun! Great episode! I can't wait for next week. I'm going to rewatch Attack of the Clones in preparation.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you and yes! That is what we hope everyone will do, give the movies a rewatch before we do our deep dives!

[@neodemon591]

I'm really liking this and doing the dives into all the films. It makes me want to go back and do a Star Wars rewatch and I personally always do it in chronological order, just how my brain works. Phantom Menace was the first Star Wars film I watched in a movie theater, so Episode I will always have a special place in my heart. My favorite line from Palpatine is "Wipe them out, all of them", I was just found that to be a cool line and what happens after it.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Please do, join us every week!

[@thrawn2k5]

“You overdid it.” I always took that as a display of criticism from padawan to master, and kind of an over-step on Kenobi’s part to drive home that he didn’t always approve of his master’s methods. Love that you’re revisiting these flicks, so much has changed since seeing it with our 1999 eyes!!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Agreed 100 percent!!

[@SteelerSpartan]

Great ep..and looking forward to all the breakdowns... As for TPM...I'll never forget on the way out of the theater as the credits were rolling and having that legendary Williams Duel of the Fates Chorus blast just as I was walking past one of the massive theater speakers.....Shades of Marty McFly in the opening of BTF

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you for checking out our breakdowns!

[@smharris23]

I love the lore of the Prequels and definitely want the Acolyte the dip into the Sith heritage including Darth Plaguis....I also think an animated series that centers around the 10 years between Ep 1 & Ep 2 with Obi-Wan training Anakin could be really fun

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Agreed!!

[@QuiGeorgeJim]

Outstanding Job Kristian an Steph on your Deep Dive of The Phantom Menace, Thank You! "May The Force Be With Us All"

[@TheMovieTriviaSchmoedown]

Really appreciate the love!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you!

[@dawn_bestofj2]

I loved listening to you guys talk about this! You made me rethink some aspects of the movie. I was 7 when I saw the original Star Wars in the theater back in the day so I'm one of those people that had a hard time loving the prequels. When I first watched "Phantom Menace" I convinced myself I loved it because it was a new Star Wars movie. However, I focused on the weak parts of the movie when I rewatched it over the years. I think like, Kristian, I might be coming around to enjoying it again. One thing that I still don't understand is the whole Trade Federation and what they wanted with Naboo. If someone could explain it, I'd be grateful. I also think the podracing scene is too long. I will always love "Duel of the Fates" and the epic lightsaber battle. I'm going to do the rewatch with you guys. I'm looking forward to the next episode!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you! Yes watch it as if it is an episode of Clone Wars, see what you feel after!

[@Nintendoggy]

I don't remember completely but it's something like this: the Trade Federation didn't like that the Republic wanted to tax corporations that operated in the Outer Rim. Naboo is near the border of it (which it's why it's so close to Tatooine and Geonosis). So they made a legal(?) blockade around the planet as a form of protest. Because they like not paying taxes like the greedy corporation that they are. They worked with Sidious who promised them he could manipulated the Senate in their favor. But then, as Nute said, it began going out of hand with everything going off-plan. The Queen didn't sign the treaty, was missing, and their starvation of people was slowly turning into a war crime, and now there was a Sith apprentice hanging in his new castle. But it was then too late to back off. Ironically Gunray would fall victim to be the same thing in episode 2 - he got swept into a galactic war and it was now too late to back out even if Padmé wasn't assassinated.

[@darthwint3823]

Who else got spoiled of Qui Gon Jinn death "a noble end" theme by early release of TPM album before movie..

[@rasalpaul4574]

Sadly a lot of us.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Me

[@serenityhometheater9314]

Started watching your Spiderman rewatch, so of course, I had to catch up with this series! Kristian great job on always coming up with fun and compelling content, and surrounding yourself with great talent. A fellow Giants fan here in Jersey...and Steph as always, look forward to your great interactions and Thank You for the Prince shirt. He is soo missed.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

He really is! And thank you! Yes Matrix Rewatch is up next! We wrap Spidey on Thursday.

[@pgonzo72]

Great breakdown of the film. Looking forward to all the films being broke down like this. Good back and forth with you two. Looking forward more Sopranos talk as well.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you. Yes there will be more soprano talk for sure, especially as we get closer to the movie on October 1

[@days80sfan]

Great discussion of The Phantom Menace! I was 24 on the verge of turning 25 when the movie came out, and I was so excited for a new Star Wars movie in the theater I was practically hyperventilating when it started. Of the thee prequels, PM was always the one I had the least problems with over the years once I really thought about it after seeing it again. Watching The Clone Wars definitely helped in viewing AOTC and ROTS in recent years as well as finally getting around to reading and/or listening to the novelizations of all three prequels.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

So happy you are here to give it a shot!

[@nickbrown1663]

One of the first movies my daughter sat through with me. She loved it. Menace is a fun movie

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Great memory!

[@losingstreak1138]

This was a lot of fun! I'm looking forward to the discussions for the rest of the movies.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Same here! Thank you!

[@losingstreak1138]

@@TheKristianHarloff You're welcome!

[@matthewhannan3958]

Favorite Scenes are The pod race (and I really hope to see pod racing portrayed again in a series or movie) and also the light saber fight. Easily one of the best lightsaber fights in any of the films. Also loved R2-D2's introduction with him saving the ship.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Would love to see a more serious podrace.

[@Thechrishall_]

Really loved the deep dive. Maul is one of my favorite characters I really enjoy his arc when he comes back. I hope we get to see more of him still at some point. Jango Fett from attack of the clones one always my favorite when I was young always was bummed when he got his head chopped off.

[@TheMovieTriviaSchmoedown]

Thank you! We are happy to be doing this in the lead up to Book of Boba!

[@Thechrishall_]

@@TheMovieTriviaSchmoedown I always enjoy you and the crews take on star wars!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Relating all the shows to the movies has been a blast.

[@markm1261]

Great show and it is always so informantive . Now that I am almost done with the Thrawn trilogy books I supposed be looking into the Darth Pagueis books. You are so right though the series and the books are so much information it's .one blowing

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Go for it!

[@robertmurray6734]

I happened to rewatch this movie just a few days before you did this episode, and it is amazing how the description of your reaction mirrors mine. I’m an OT era fan who basically hated it at 23 years old and was firmly in the “this is not Star Wars” crowd. It’s amazing what time and perspective will do. None of the things that bothered me then bother me now, and actually George was so far out ahead of me, as was the tech he used to make it, that I just didn’t get what he was doing. It’s a really fun movie that was clearly made for kids younger than the kids ANH was made for; it’s creative to the nines, and it’s too bad it carries the legacy it does though I know that’s changing. Anyway, a little late to the game here, but I appreciated hearing the Council’s take on it, and I’m looking forward to showing my son who’ll be 5 in a few weeks. Thanks for all the great incite going back to the JC days and keep it up!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you!

[@pascalmaranus]

I remember knowing Palpatine was The Emperor prior to seeing this movie. At 12 years old, I had not read any books. But there was a sticker collection book and it spoiled it on one of the pages 🙈

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Yeah and this guy was sold that I was wrong!

[@pascalmaranus]

Like you said, the bit at the end wasn’t exactly subtle. But I always wondered what it would have been like, going through the trilogy not knowing. At 12, I probably would have missed it. At 15 for AOTC, maybe I would have guessed it. By the time of Sith, at 18, it would have been clear as day. Especially in the opening scene with Anakin and Dooku

[@Averagejoe-wl9ym]

I know you guys are all busy, but I think it would be a great idea to cover the novelizations of the films as well! TPM novelization really improves upon Lucas’s script and has some really interesting background on what the Sith were. It also provides some great political world building that the film was sorely lacking. There’s also stuff in AOTC novelization that really adds some much needed emotional depth to Anakin, and the growth of the relationship between Anakin and Padme comes off a lot more natural. Finally, Matt Stover’s ROTS novelization is just an incredibly written piece of art. The novel beautifully captures Anakin’s inner conflict and feelings throughout the film. Look forward to you guys covering the next movies!

[@days80sfan]

I listened to the audiobook of ROTS a few years ago, and it definitely captured Anakin's inner conflict so much better than the movie.

[@Averagejoe-wl9ym]

@@days80sfan Oh yes! The film doesn’t focus enough on all the lies he’s been told by the Jedi and how that has affected him, nor does it focus enough on the fact that Anakin believes that he can single handedly end the war. Anakin’s anger at the Jedi for letting the war continue is a big reason why he grows distant from them.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Going to be a little hard to do it but would love to compare!

[@FiuzA2k]

Great episode! Thank you both!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you for watching! Please download the episodes in podcast form if you have a chance!

[@SaladVonBaco]

I like how Steph called Gungans Gungalorians

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I hope it sticks!

[@OLDTIME47]

Awesome stuff today. Right on.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thanks again! Happy you are all enjoying the channel!

[@davidisho13]

Absolutely loved this discussion!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you!

[@JJWraith]

I am living for that thumbnail of Jedi Knight Steph Sabraw.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Bryan Ward is the man!

[@EpicFurious]

For me, this film is my favorite in the prequel trilogy. It has the lowest lows, but also the highest highs.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

There is a lot of fun

[@jimw966]

If you remember the “anti cheese edits” from several years ago on YT did exactly what you mention with the aliens. Those were so good and were deleted by the powers that be after some time.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I remember them and LOVED them!

[@tiznip]

pepperidge farms remembers

[@whatsnerdypodcast3649]

After reading master and apprentice, my outlook on this film has changed so much.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I never read it and it is on my shelf, need to!

[@davedude7565]

@@TheKristianHarloff Kristian how have you not. Harloff Minor is mentioned.

[@darthwint3823]

Master & Apprentice is a good read.. Claudia Gray the queen of canon star wars novels she's 5 for 5, not written a bad one yet...

[@days80sfan]

I'm still behind on reading all of the new canon books, and this one is definitely on my list. I'm not even bothering with the High Republic stuff until I've read everything else before that.

[@bigideas3]

My parents would play the Pod Racing scene to show people how good our 5.1 surround sound DVD player sounded.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Love that

[@JungleSoundzperc]

Man ... Was another Era ......1977 .. I was at happy child .... New hope , Empire , return of the Jedi .... MAGIC!,,

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thanks for the comment!

[@macaulaygallacher1995]

This is gonna be awesome!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you for commenting! Hope you guys enjoy it!

[@ShaneStLaurent]

Can't wait for the rest of these revisits! When does everyone think we will get the Boba Fett trailer? Disney Plus day?

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Probably yes.

[@andrewbarnett152]

This is a really interesting idea, thanks for this Kristian. Without any disrespect to Steph or Mike, though, I still miss the days of Kristian and Ken talking Star Wars together, and I hope that they can reunite at some point in the future, if only for old time's sake.

[@TheMovieTriviaSchmoedown]

Ken will be joining me for an episode of the big thing

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Having a lot of fun with these two!

[@MonolithEnigma]

The Force is still a mystical energy field that flows through everything. Midicholorians are just what allows you to feel it, kind of like how tastebuds allow you to to taste different flavors. If you take your tastebuds away the flavor is still there you are just not aware of it. Like people with low Mc counts.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Yeah I know but it still turned it all more sciency and less magic.

[@MonolithEnigma]

@@TheKristianHarloff I can respect that point of view. 👍

[@frankdarko7518]

Fun conversation to listen to. Wish Lucas would have listened to the point of starting with Anakin as a teenage Padawan.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Yeah who knows, maybe in an alt universe.

[@gabrieleharmon4648]

Steph...Gungalorians...this is priceless. I understand Steph's love for the prequels. I think today's youngsters will feel the same about the sequels. Great discussion...interesting you saying more politics were needed...but Lucas always lamented that Star Wars was for kids. I think more politics would/might have turned kids off. Can't wait for next movie.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I kind of love it.

[@urbanexcursion]

Starting my annual rewatch of the series and I can't wait to check out this REWATCH series.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Hope you enjoy!

[@DarthVadersBurntAsshole]

I need a spin-off show called “The Gungalorians” with a Gungan Mando. STAT

[@TheMovieTriviaSchmoedown]

I’ll make a phone call

[@DarthVadersBurntAsshole]

@@TheMovieTriviaSchmoedown also! If you’re wanting more explanation on what happened to Luke’s hand…read up on Vader traveling to Exegol in the newest comics 🤓

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Let's do it!

[@YoManLetMeTry]

TPM was actually shot on film. AOTC was the first to be shot digitally, which definitely shows.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Yup

[@RyanNilsen]

Loved this convo

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thanks Ryan!

[@whogg0521]

And LOVE Steph’s Prince shirt!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

It is awesome!

[@LordTheft]

Can't wait for the next review : ]

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Same here!

[@ZachBobBob]

The Phantom Menace was shot on film sorry Harloff, Attack of the Clones and Sith were both on digital. It's why I think that Menace looks WAY better than Clones and Sith. I'm glad they back to film for the sequels.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Yes I remembered after.

[@Outisx777]

I always understood Sidious’ plan in episode 1 was to get the trade federation to take over naboo and effectively starting the separatists early. Remember the clones are being grown secretly at this time, so it isn’t to much of a stretch that Sidious would have the separatist develop early. The conflict would still lead to Palpatine becoming chancellor. Plans changed when the queen escaped and they found Anakin. Than the plan changed to starting the clone wars later, when Anakin was older.

[@tashrif46]

26:47 the music of Star Wars is phenomenal. The music at Last Jedi where hologram Luke said goodbye to Leia and confronted Kylo was one of the best piece of music. Duel of the Fates, nobody needs to say anything. They should have used it in Episode 8 and 9 in one of the duels

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Agreed

[@philrm99]

Awesome discussion.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you!

[@Sco3000]

Thanks Kristian

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you!

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

"Knowing you cant change it..." Lucas:"Hold my bantha milk..."

[@TheKristianHarloff]

haha

[@brandonherbin7989]

Steph, Love the Prince T-Shirt☔️

[@TheKristianHarloff]

It was great!

[@TheJoshandAlanGroupOriginal]

If I could change one thing about the prequels, I wish Naboo would have been Alderaan instead. We would have had multiple movies to build an emotional connection to a planet, and it’s destruction in A New Hope would be more impactful. The Empire destroying Palpatine and Padme’s homeworld with Vader looking on would have also made them even more ruthless.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

That would have been great if it was Alderaan

[@whogg0521]

This was so cool to listen to!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you, more to come this week!

[@whogg0521]

@@TheKristianHarloff Yep, I will watch the Attack of the Clones one today also.

[@Dannyjedge]

This is a great series idea 😎

[@TheKristianHarloff]

We are excited for the revisits!

[@benjaminvega7186]

Fun fact about the neimoidians, that's actually a transylvania accent they have, it's their dress style that looks Chinese, I forget what dynasty. And the anakin not freeing the slaves talk reminded me, when anakin cries on mustafar, that's part of why. That wasn't the life he thought he'd live, when he was a kid running off to be a jedi

[@Ruleof2Review]

Never forget: say it with me, folks - “Midichlorians-are-NOT-the-Force!” They are conduits to connect the Jedi TO the Force. Not the Force itself. And that’s why they work brilliantly.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

True

[@betterlatethannever4529]

Every so often I have to post this same thing in a comment section. It's amazing how it's overlooked

[@deanlewis6109]

I feel like the reason Qui Gon doesn't try harder for Schmi is because he knows that Anakin needs to learn to let go of his attachments. Aren't all the younglings taken from their parents at a young age?

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I mean sure but how many of the younglings are taken and their mothers are left to be slaves?

[@deanlewis6109]

@@TheKristianHarloff probably a lot of them. They're just 'lucky' enough to be young enough to not remember their parents at all.

[@daninilsen7657]

Good show. I think you just said it. Magical. I am almost 50 years old and have always loved the Prequels. I feel pretty open about Star Wars. However, the sequels I dont like. And the main reason for that is that the story is just not there.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Yeah, I have had a great time diving deep into the movies now!

[@DBuckyBoy]

I've always wondered if Sme ((?) Anakin;s mother) wasn't saved because that would have been a love attachment

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Possibly.

[@dylantrost4471]

“It plays.” - Kristian Harloff

[@TheKristianHarloff]

:)

[@doomraven0]

My favorite book to make into reality would be the Darth Bane books. I like a lot of the novels and i always favor stories of the good guys, but man those Bane books were sooooo good.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Soooo good

[@hito157]

"that's how wars start" Steph. The lore/politics is always interesting.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Yup!

[@DBuckyBoy]

I hope there are PIC TUUUURRRESSS

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Hahaha

[@Mieknara]

I'm a prequalist much like Ken. There so much lore and world building taking place that was being overlooked by other issues folks had. These are the seeds of the fall of the republic and the Jedi order, the rise of the emperor and the Empire. The politics bored a lot of people, but where this started is very important to the overall story. Our own world's history is filled with politics and diplomacy. Perhaps viewed as episodic story telling (ala clone wars) as each episode seems to stand on its own. The time jumps between them works. (Who really wants to watch Anikin in school for 10 years?) Anyway, it's great to see the fandom at least enjoying the movies for what they are. (Heck, go watch Age of Ultron now that we've seen Engame. It's a different experience now.)

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I have grown to love them a lot more during the years.

[@philzilla2k]

This should be fun.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

did you enjoy?!

[@JaricDesann]

Ooooh you cheeky bastard - I didn’t see this pop up. Good thing I’m off this weekend. Wife is working, kid is away with the parents. Im gonna cook some meats, roll a fat one and sit in dark room in my shorts and just….. listen

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Awesome! Yes please make sure you click on the subscribe and notifications and click all to know when the vids go live!

[@JaricDesann]

@@TheKristianHarloff cracking deep dive can’t wait for the others 👍… did Steph really call them “Gungalorians” that sounds awesome. Can you imagine a battle scarred fucked up looking Gungan in plated Beskar? Harloff Minor will fall by Christmas.

[@alexg.8863]

B-1 Battle Droids = Robots. Got it! 😂

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Word

[@PierreEJoudy]

Really enjoyed this discussion. I last watched Episode 1 in 2019 when I did a rewatch for Episode 9. When I first saw the movie in 1999, I was overwhelmed with the excess of CGI. Looked too much like a cartoon. 20+ years later, I can accept that this is a kids movie, buy it's a bad kids movie. I definitely enjoyed it more this time around, but I think I pod racing scene is too long. Also, the age gap between Anikin and Padme is concerning. It's weird. Can't get over that.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you!

[@zachwoolley6104]

For this movie the thing I will remember is seeing the double bladed light saber for the first time is it 10 year old I freaked out I wanted a toy immediately

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I am sure!

[@hankhills552]

There is an extended scene where Qui-Gon does try harder to free shmi

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Should have stayed in there!

[@bassmasta93]

TPM gets way too much harsh criticism, I love it, I love qui gon, I love pod racing , it introduced Naboo. I love maul. Ground braking cgi at the time, amazing world building and lore building. Completely agree with kristian though about the seperatist aliens, should’ve spoke an alien language and subtitled it.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Would have been so much more effective!

[@theblacczombi2]

*I just got recommended to this channel...crazy, Episode I is what made me get into Star Wars...I didn't like IV, V, VI when I originally saw them because I thought the acting was bad and the fight scenes were horrible (I'm a Martial Artist of 30 years with experience in doing Stunt-work). Ray Park did phenomenal and I actually like Jar Jar far more than I will ever like a damn EWOK* 🤣

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thank you! Glad you found us, have you ever seen our stuff before? Just curious on how the YT algorithm works these days.

[@theblacczombi2]

@@TheKristianHarloff *I have never seen your stuff before! I sense that YT has been spying on me in a plot to overthrow me because I just had this conversation about my love for Episode I (and the Prequels) with an Artist. Now I'm determined to become a future guest on this show as I love the dialogue and now I have to binge watch this channel.*

[@TheKristianHarloff]

@@theblacczombi2 Love it! Welcome, well if you are a big Star Wars guy, try this on for size: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGGzq62rhrOcaMk

[@MadSlantedPowers]

I turned 29 shortly after TPM, and really enjoyed it. I saw it 7 times in the theater. It's my favorite of the prequels. I didn't understand the hate people had for it .

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I think it was being compared to the only Star Wars we knew, the OT, and that is why people judged it the way they did.

[@JediKnightoftheTifaCult]

Lucas confirmed that anyone can still use the force with training so midichlorians might just be the amount of force potential you have. Or the greater your force abilities are, the more midchlorians you have as a result.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Fair enough

[@raftsukrafton1826]

It’s like poetry, it rhymes

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Ha

[@jonathangallant2999]

Tried watching the movie last night, fell asleep as the trade federation started their invasion of Naboo. Not because I don’t enjoy the film, I just cant stay up anymore on Friday nights because meesa sleepy. Love getting old. I will return to watch this video once I have watched it all.

[@TheMovieTriviaSchmoedown]

Ha ha. I relate to that!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I get where you are coming from for sure!

[@jonathangallant2999]

@@TheKristianHarloff Same problem for episode 2, I’m at the final battle scene. It will have taken 3 attempts to finish the film 🤦‍♂️

[@rasalpaul4574]

Qui Gon Jinn has guts!!!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

He does!

[@tlmarshall21]

I was one who never hated the Prequels because it was still "Star Wars!" But having #TheClonesWars and being a fan of most of the Canon Novels has increased my love and appreciation of the prequel trilogy.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Totally understand all of that!

[@petergriffin355]

Episode 1 was actually still shot on film

[@TheKristianHarloff]

True

[@bjacobs2221]

Kristian, did you ever see Episode 1 when it was rereleased in 3D?

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I did!

[@TundraCH]

Glad to see people are starting to come around on the prequels, they are just enjoyable movies, people need to stop being so up-tight. The lore building, the cinematography, even some of the characters in this movie are magnificent.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I think sometimes movies can be looked at with different lenses.

[@dejabu24]

I just watch this movie , and I agree if you watch Clone Wars it makes the movie much better

[@J-Rod-tv4pf]

Are they doing a review of the movie or a commentary?

[@TheKristianHarloff]

You mean a watchalong? We watched it last night. Going over it again, discussing it, seeing if and how it ties into upcoing series or movies.

[@J-Rod-tv4pf]

@@TheKristianHarloff cool hopefully 1 day you guys can do a watchalong. Would be fun💯💯👌🏾

[@Ruleof2Review]

Mandalorian schmandalorian. Sure it looks amazing, but remember that we only have that technology *BECAUSE* of the technology breakthrough that George created with the prequel trilogy.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Oh I agree.

[@katevand]

Love PM. Podrace and Maul

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Great aspects!

[@soonerthrawn1362]

The Luke hand floating in episode 7 cut out bc it leaked.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

That is so silly. If it was the story it shouldn't have been cut.

[@Aliensexist69]

Do you think we will see a pod race in Mando?

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Maybe!

[@lo9893]

This aged well after the BOBF

[@JihadiFemboy]

I have an analysis of TPM too, it's on my channel and I went over the film scene by scene and even debunked many criticisms against it

[@SonicDangles]

Great show! But disappointing to see Kristian wouldn't even do the voice for the Trade Federation... There's no way he's actually that soft 😂 Worried about backlash? I mean c'mon man haha He would do it so well!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I enjoy shoes.

[@Chasebald]

You should try to get Jenny Nicholson on for the sequels. I think she would definitely have a few choice things to say.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Love Jenny, haven't talked with her since Celebration!

[@Schumacher190]

Qui Gon is my favorite Jedi. I often think about what may have happened to Anakin if he were trained by his father-figure Qui Gon vs. what we know happened to him as he was trained by his brother-figure. I think if he had Qui Gon around, his life would've turned out differently. That's the true triumph of the Sith in the prequels; killing Qui Gon to make sure Anakin was mistreated to allow for him to rise to be Darth Vader. Qui Gon's arrogance probably comes from his upbringing as a Jedi. He is basically a natural Jedi. Everything came easy to him. So I'm sure every teacher has been inflating his ego throughout the years.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

He has to come back for Obi!

[@Schumacher190]

@@TheKristianHarloff I could not agree more. It's a huge missed opportunity if he isn't there

[@davidgeldner2167]

I’m a prequels hater…but even I can admit that Ewan McGregor just crushes it as my mans Obi.

[@anothercleverusername992]

I really wish they would have had Anakin return and free all of the Slaves on Tatooine, but _as Vader._ Maybe instead of it being altruistic, it's to manipulate then into being loyal to the Empire. Maybe they become loyal Stormtroopers? The new 501st(after the Clones age out. They are badass because they are 100% willing to die for Vader, the one who freed them? He could have been their Spartacus, with them never fully understanding that he's the bad guy in the grander scheme of things? IDK...

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Yeah just a little more depth. It is why I am so excited for more series!