"One whopping bore of a movie." With an opposing reaction.

DVD review by Ivana Redwine [4/5].

Advice on how to watch the movie.

A small collection of reviews. [Overall: 3/4]

Review of the huge, but disappointing, blockbuster [79/100], with user ratings.

A collection of British news and reviews.

"Eye candy isn't a reward in and of itself - it has to be backed by substance." [2/4]

Review by the Self-Made Critic.

"Stellar good fun."

Just worth seeing. [2/4]

"Visually dazzling 'Phantom Menace' lacks heart, soul."

"Beyond its mundane awfulness, this film is actually pernicious." Lengthy intellectual slamming of the film.

'Visually the film is a feast, a gourmet banquet. All other parts are peanut butter and jelly on 22-year-old white bread.'

Review links and news archives.

An editorial reaction to critics.

A folksy and positive review.

"Starts well, goes to hell." [Grade: C]

Analysis of the movie's parallels with Christianity.

Critical review and mediocre evaluation.

Consumer reviews.

Review which rates movie as Not Bad covers special effects, plot, relationship to the original movies and cast.

Visual movie review explains Biblical and spiritual themes in the film. Reviewer explains Darth Maul as symbolic of Satan being thrown in the bottomless pit.

Three different evaluations.

Parents' review charting questionable content in the movie.

"An emotionally distant star." [Worth: $5]

Positive review. [3.5/4]

"The Phantom Menace is a solid action thriller with spectacular visual effects and a promising story line."

A directory of links to many online reviews.

Positive and satirical review.

Capsule review of the DVD edition [3/5].

A selection of fan commentaries.

Streaming audio from the morning the movie was reviewed. Requires the Real Player.

"After a 16-year gap in its ongoing saga (and a 22-year directorial hiatus for creator George Lucas), the "Star Wars" series is back with all of its virtues intact." [4.5/5]

"Still among the best 'bang for a buck' fun that can be had in a movie theater." [3.5/4]

Positive review of the effects and story. [3.5/4]

Several reviews and reactions from critics. Includes some general movie information.

Science fiction author David Brin scours the film for signs of intelligent life.

"Just judge it on its own merits and leave all your preconceptions at the door." [3/4]

News report on the charity benefit preview.

Positive editorial on the movie's philosophy.

Question and answers give the movie and thumbs up. [Grade: B+]

Criticism that the movie fails to live up to the hype.

Favorable plot analysis. [3.5/4]

Trashes the movie. [1/4]

"I liked The Phantom Menace." [Grade: B+]

Review by Mr. Pop Culture.

"Those of you waiting in line are ... setting yourselves up for a grave disappointment." [2/4]

Fairly positive plot evaluation.

Personal rant about the special effects.

An analysis of the criticisms of the movie, from wooden characters to supposed racial stereotypes, and a defense of the movie.

Argues that the movies live up to the hype. [4.5/5]

DVD Review. [Movie: 2/4; Disc: 4/4]

"The force still seems to be with George Lucas."

A small collection of fan reviews.

Plot overview and review. [3/4]

A Christian perspective in three reviews: "Phantom Characters"; "Battling the Cultural Menace"; and "Faith vs. The Force".