It's rare to find a film as famous, yet universally hated, as 1999's The Phantom Menace. Even now, the mere mention of the film is enough to attract derision from critics and something akin to pure hate from fans of the original Star Wars trilogy. Why has it attracted so much criticism, and is this justified? Can anything good be said about…
I didn't really have any problems with this movie, but it is an interesting perspective and she brings up some good points. I actually enjoyed seeing Anakin as a enthusiastic, heroic child. It shows just how easily circumstances can inspire drastic changes in us. I wrote a piece about this and how Anakin is a wonderful example of a modern tragic hero. Link to come shortly.. What do you all think of The Phantom Menace? Great movie or Mistake?
