Phantom Menace Vs Attack of the Clones Part 2.

Here is part 2 of my Phantom Menace Vs. Attack of the Clones Film Versus. Click Here for part 2 of the Versus.

 

Overall Action

 The Phantom Menace: Other than the two action scenes listed above, the Phantom Menace included a very cool opening scene of the Jedi fighting the basically helpless droids in the Trade Federation capital ship. Later, the fight to take back the Naboo's throne room was fun, however the Gungan battle was not that great. It really could have been a well made action scene, but Jar Jar had to ruin it with unnecessary humor.

 

Attack of the Clones: Jango Fett's and Obi-Wan's fight on Kamino was cool and really the first time that a Jedi vs. Bounty Hunter battle was shown. Both the execution fight and the Jedi battle in the Geonosis Arena were awesome. Never before has this many Jedi have been in the same fight and then the arrival of the Clones was great.

 

Verdict: Attack of the Clones: Attack of the Clones take an easy victory in this round. The action is just all around superior and more impressive.

  

 

 

Remember the winner of these following categories means that it was less negative to the film than the other one it is compared to.

 

 

 

 

Worst Aspect

Jar Jar Binks Vs Bad Romance

  

Jar Jar Binks: While I dislike his character less that most, he is probably the worst thing to happen to the Star Wars universe since the Holiday Special, actually he is probably worse since people remember him. I would really like to know what George Lucas was thinking when he created Jar Jar. Basically he is the most unnecessary and pointless character in the Star Wars universe, never will understand why he was in it. Upon this recent viewing of the Phantom Menace he annoyed me ever more.

 

Bad Romance: With Anakin's infamous description of sand and the many other poorly written lines of dialogue, it easily the worst aspect of Attack of the Clones. Although I found it slightly more tolerable than I expected upon this recent viewing, it was still poorly written and delivered.

 

Verdict: Bad Romance: Jar Jar is present almost throughout the film, while the romance only ruins about 15 minutes of the film. As much I hate to say it, the romance parts were not quite as bad as Jar. (this is coming from a guy who hates an over enphasis on romance in any movie)

 

 

 

 

 

Worst Anakin

Jake Lloyd Vs Hayden Christensen

 

 Jake Lloyd: While some of his performance could be attributed to his young age, Lloyd should have never been casted in the role to start with. He was annoying at some points and they probably should have casted an older actor for the role.

 

Hayden Christensen: Christensen was also miscast as Anakin he whined a lot and was kind of the creep with stalker like qualities. Although he did play a legitimately awkward teenager relativity well.

 

Verdict: Tie: While Lloyd was definitely worse, however he had less screen time than Hayden, therefore it was a tie.

 

 

 Overall

 

Verdict: Attack of the Clones: If you asked me this question a few week ago I definitely would have said the Phantom Menace, however after this recent viewing I have concluded that Attack of the Clones was more enjoyable and the Phantom Menace is my least favorite of the six Star Wars films. The action, acting, and concept, were all better in Attack of the Clones compared to the Phantom Menace. Which is your favorite of these two movies? Please vote below. Because these two are so close in ranking for me, there is no "right" answer and I cannot disagree if you like the Phantom Menace more. While these two are my least favorite of the Star Wars Saga, as a Star Wars fan I still enjoy both very much despite their flaws.

 

  

 

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Phatom Menace Vs Attack of the Clones Part 1.

Today on Versus I will be comparing what are generally considered the worst the two Star Wars films, the Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. While I have previous said that I liked the Phantom Menace more than Attack of the Clones, after my recent viewing of the movies I am not so sure right now. Therefore, this is a comparison of the two movies in various categories. Please comment below with your favorite of these two movies.

Lightsaber Battle

Duel of Fates vs. Yoda/Dooku Battle

 

Duel of Fates: Easily the best and most memorable moment from the Phantom Menace, the epic Duel of Fates. The choreography is great, featuring some of the best at the time. Maul duel bladed Lightsaber is just awesome and the shocking death of Qui-Gon Jinn ends the fight perfectly. 

 

 

End Lightsaber Battle: This Lightsaber battle includes both Anakin/Obi-Wan vs. Dooku as well as Yoda finally uses his Lightsaber. Count Dooku's skill is shown brilliantly during this battle and then Yoda uses his Lightsaber. It is awesome finally getting to see using it, and his fighting style is unique.

 

 

Verdict: Duel of Fates: While Yoda fight is awesome, the Duel of Fates is just more intense and impressive. 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Character(s) Introduction

Darth Maul vs. Clones

 Darth Maul: One of the most memorable Star Wars villains, mostly because of his awesome appearance and duel bladed Lightsaber. He will be have a large influence on the Star Wars universe in the up-coming season of The Clone Wars and his Lightsaber has inspirited many others with similar design.

 

The Clones: Although they were given little personality in the movie, their impact on the Clone Wars TV series is astonishing. They are often the best and most interesting characters in the series, featured in many of the best story arcs.

 

Verdict: Tie: While Maul definitely made a larger impact in his movie than the Clones had made in theirs, the Clones are the central aspect of the TV series, therefore it had to be a tie.

 

 

 

Best Chase/Race

Pod Race vs. Coruscant Chase

Pod Race: Another one of the Phantom Menace's most memorable scenes from the movie, the Pod Race is a high speed intense thrill ride. However, Anakin's annoying "Yippee! during the race did detract from its excitement but the visual effects at the time were very impressive.

Coruscant Chase: The chase to catch assassin Zam Wessel is thrilling, and again visually impressive.

Verdict: Coruscant Chase: The Coruscant felt more involving and even better filmed than the Pod Race.

 

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace review.

This is the review for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace requested by throughtwoblueeyes .


Just like the other Star Wars reviews this one is going to be little different than other reviews because we are super huge Star Wars fans so we can't write a critical review so if you don't like Star Wars you will hate this review.

The Star Wars prequells are not as good as the original but what could.

If you have seen the movie please give it any score from 1 to 10 (you can give a higher score than 10 because it is Star Wars).

Directed by: George Lucas
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action Adventure
Release date: May 21, 1980
Running Time: 133 minutes
MMPA rating: PG

The Good: Fifth best movie of all time, Duel of Fates is one of the best fight scenes in movie history, Everything, Great cast, Special effects great, Never a dull moment, Best soundtrack of all time, Some very funny scenes, Lots of other great things, We don't care what you say Jar Jar wasn't that bad.




Plot: The Galactic Republic is in a period of decline. In response to a taxation on trade routes, the Trade Federation organizes a blockade of battleships around the planet of Naboo. Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum dispatches two Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his Jedi apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) to negotiate with Trade Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray (Silas Carson), in hopes of resolving this dispute. However, Darth Sidious orders the army to kill the Jedi and invade Naboo with an army of battle droids. The two Jedi escape the attempt on their lives by stowing aboard landing craft and escaping to Naboo. There, Qui-Gon saves Gungan outcast Jar Jar Binks (Ahmed Best) from being trampled by a Federation tank. Indebted to the Jedi, Jar Jar leads them to the underwater Gungan city of Otoh Gunga; there, the Jedi unsuccessfully attempt to persuade the Gungans to help the people of Naboo, though they are able to obtain a transport to reach the Capital city of Theed on the surface.
Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) is captured by the Federation army, but is rescued by the Jedi. The Queen escapes Naboo with the Jedi on her personal starship, which is damaged on its way through the blockade surrounding the planet, forcing them to land on Tatooine, a nearby desert planet, for repairs. Qui-Gon ventures into the settlement of Mos Espa with Jar Jar and the astromech droid R2-D2 to a junk shop to purchase a new hyperdrive generator. The queen allows Padmé, supposedly a handmaid, to journey along with them. There, they meet a slave child named Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), a gifted pilot and engineer who has created his own protocol droid, C-3PO. After spending time with Anakin, Qui-Gon senses a strong presence of the Force within the boy, and suspects he may be the "Chosen One" of Jedi prophecy who will bring balance to the Force. Qui-Gon makes a bet with Anakin's owner, Watto (Andy Secombe), to enter him in a podracing tournament; if Anakin wins, he will be freed. Anakin manages to win the race and joins the group to be trained as a Jedi, but he is forced to leave his mother Shmi (Pernilla August) behind, as Qui-Gon was unable to arrange for her release. They are attacked by Darth Sidious' apprentice, Darth Maul (Ray Park), who was dispatched to capture the Queen. Watch the movie to see what happens next.

Plot:10/10- The Phantom Menace has a great plot that sets up perfectly for the sequel.




Action: 10/10- The Lightsaber battle was epic, Lot of great sci-fi action adventure through out the movie., The Duel of Fates fight scene at the end was amazing.


Acting: 10/10- Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon  was epic, Ewan McGregor was the perfect pick for Obi-Wan, We don't care what you say Jar Jar wasn't bad


Special effects: 10/10- The special effects were great.


Soundtrack: 10/10- We have never heard a better soundtrack.




Comedy: 8.0/10- Not as funny as the originals but it did have some funny parts.


Overall: 10/10- Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is not as good as the rest of the Star Wars trilogy but still a great movie that you need to see.


Closing comments: If you have not seen this movie stop what you are doing and go to the nearest store that sells movies and go buy it or rent it online right now it is that good of a movie.

Recommended for: If you are human (aliens will like it too) watch the movie. We can't recommend this movie more.