Every film with an end has a beginning
Now that many years have passed since the first release of Episode IV, George Lucas was finally able to get his vision of the beginning of Star Wars on film. In many ways I'd say it's just as fully realized for George Lucas as the very first film people fell in love with. Technologically, it's quite a feast, from visuals to sound, particularly the podrace scenes. The problem with something like Star Wars is that people expect to be blown away just as much by (or more than) this one as they were with Episode IV. I think if people took Lucas' whole vision into context they'd come to appreciate each installment more.
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Saturday, December 22, 2007 1:48 AM
It was just really hard to ignore the great developments in technology (special effects, sound) that occurred between Episode IV and the Phantom Menace. I felt as though I had to suspend the thinking part of my brain to watch Episode I because it was so "real" compared to watching the earlier movies.. But I completely agree with you.. Episodes I-III create a unique lens through which the other films become more clearly understood.