Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
This one always surprises me by being so perfectly watchable as it is – moreso, in fact, each time I sit down to it. It’s true that it has its flaws – slightly flaky visual effects, acting at its lowest ebb for the series (and, considering the series, that’s pretty damn bad), and a general absence of energy, spark, je ne sais quoi … and, of course, Jar Jar. But I’m of the opinion that the whole Star Wars series has just as many, similar flaws, that it’s real value in cinema comes mostly from the combo of the powerful story and John Williams’ score, both of which are present enough here. I really view all six movies as one work, and the more I watch it, the more I see that this sixth is just as valid as the rest.
Star Wars: Episode II | Episode III