"The Phantom Menace gets the Star Wars prequels off to a bumpy start."
Summary
In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen and guest Paul Melon delve into the Star Wars prequel, 'The Phantom Menace' (1999).
They discuss the film's impact, character performances, the use of CGI, and the overall pacing and storytelling. The conversation highlights both nostalgic memories and critical perspectives on the film's shortcomings, particularly focusing on characters like Jar Jar Binks and Anakin Skywalker. The hosts also compare the soundtrack to the original trilogy and conclude with their rankings of the film within the Star Wars prequels.
"It was just average…(but) visually stunning."
Chapters
00:42 Introduction to Star Wars and the Podcast
01:56 The Phantom Menace Overview and Reception
08:48 First Viewings and Thoughts
11:50 Pacing Issues and Storytelling Challenges
18:45 Favourite Characters
26:32 Dialogue and The Role of CGI and Special Effects
34:22 Music and Soundtrack Comparisons
39:50 Final Thoughts and Rankings
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