Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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- Synopsis
- In 1977, George Lucas released Star Wars, the ultimate sci-fi popcorn flick-turned-pop-culture myth machine. It quickly became the biggest money-making film of all time and changed the shape of the film industry....
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- Starring
- Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Pernilla August
- Director(s)
- George Lucas
- Distributor(s)
- Fox
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 131 min.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
An astonishing achievement in imaginative filmmaking.Read the full review
ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites
Not a masterpiece, but it's an example of how imagination, craftsmanship, and technological bravura can fashion superior entertainment out of something that is far from flawless.Read the full review
The New York Times | Elvis MitchellAdd Critic to Favorites
It's up to snuff. It sustains the gee-whiz spirit of the series.Read the full review
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