Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace [Blu-ray] [Steelbook] [1999]

As long as your expectations aren't ridiculously high, and you go into The Phantom Menace without any pre-conceived thoughts, its a great film from beginning to end. Jar-Jar is okay, a bit funny occassionly, but overall a pathetic character, and the way the Force is explained does quell the mystery behind Anakin's birth later in Episode III, but it takes a bit away from the spirtual and magical element of the Force. Fans will also love the great features included here, like the commentaries, an hour long documentary depicting the creation of The Phantom Menace, featurettes, trailers, and more. The video quality and audio are also suberb, great for showing off any home theater. Closing thoughts: I understand so many hate on The Phantom Menace, but for reasons so abmysal and small in my eyes. Maybe I like it more because I'm younger, and never got into the rdiculous hype, and watched it with a fresh perspective. Regardless, even if you don't like the movie itself, the special features and visual/audio quality should be enough to make it worthy of any DVD collection. If you're a newcomer, just go into the movie and take it for what it is, not a load of hype. ***** (five stars)

this movie seriously is awesome from begining to end darth maul and darth sidious both rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this movie is awesome from begining to end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

awesome film from begining to end it seriously one awesome film fgrom begining to end i loved it all from start to finish

Wasn't aware they had came out in steelbook and also in blue ray so it looked amazing. Plus binge watching this and the other Star Wars movies was so worth it before the 7th one.

Now let's be honest, if you're reading this, you have more than likely watched this film. You're aware of the scrutiny of this film as well, I'm assuming, but really think about it, it was actually fairly good. Yes, Jar Jar was beyond terrible but when you think about it, could there really have been an incredible sequel or prequel in this case, that would live up to the hype or potential of a movie almost 20 years later? No! As a movie, this was definitely good and introduces one my favorites with Darth Maul. If you haven't seen it, it is a good film but will agree with not the best in the Star Wars series. Must own film and series for the Sci Fi nerd, like myself and Steelbook makes it a must grab on the first day too!

I was looking for this movie for a while and now I finally understand.

I don't care what people think about this movie, I enjoy it very much (uh oh, don't start grabbing your pitchforks now!). Yeah it's not the best Star Wars film, but it's not terrible either. I'm a HUGE Star Wars fan. And I believe that only the true Star War fans will own and enjoy every film.. ;)

I had not seen this movie until recently. A very good adventure that introduces the Star Wars story at the beginning. Sets the story for the rest of the saga.