User blog:Writer of magic/The Phantom Menace

I have been watching the Phantom Menace. A pal of mine said it is the worst SW movie. I am not yet done with it (up to the Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan/Maul battle) but I think he's right. Here are a few reasons why:

One- the last few movies (4-6) have been about rescuing innocent people, finding your path to your destiny and action. The Phantom Menace has been about moving a queen to safety, one measly pod race and a few boring meetings of bigwigs in between.

Two- You can see what's coming. You can see Senator Palpatine has something to do with the Sith. You can see that Anakin is going to win the pod race. You can see Padme being the queen.

Three- Characters. They make a few galactic mistakes. I'm talking about you Qui- Gon! He rescues Jar-Jar, decides to train Anakin (who will become Darth Vader) and then dies against a Sith Apprentice. And there's his hair cut. Ouch.

Four- Jar Jar Binks. I HATE this guy. I'll admit that when I first saw him, he was slightly funny but then his dialouge gets a little too try-hard-funny. He is also the dumbest character I have even seen. DON'T STICK YOUR HAND IN THE RAY, IT'LL GO NUMB. OK. *sticks head in ray*. 'MESA THINKS SOMETHINGS WRONG ANI!'

Don't get me wrong, the ties in the PM are clear- like Anakin built C-3P0 and R2-D2 is there and we learn a bit about the Skywalkers in general. But it's just not the right dose.

Let's hope Episode II: Attack of the Clones is better.

May the Force be with you all.

WRITER OF MAGIC