The first of three prequels written and directed by George Lucas, The Phantom Menace is almost universally disliked. However, the hatred of the fanbase is somewhat misguided. Even before The ...

Twenty-five years onward from the theatrical debut of "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace," nearly every one of its haters has a story about how George Lucas wrecked their childhood.

One of the oddities of The Phantom Menace, however, is it seems to age and change right along with us. When I last watched and reviewed the movie for this magazine, the prequels were enjoying ...

Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace is infamous for being one of the least-liked Star Wars films ever made. From its awkward pacing, boring dialogue, lackluster storyline and just being ...

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace set the tone for the Prequel Trilogy with its lavish costumes, impressive sets, and cutting-edge special effects back in 1999, and if you'd like a closer ...

The teeth-gnashing aspects of “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” have been chewed upon for a quarter century, from Watto to Anakin Skywalker’s Midi-chlorian count (and miracle birth ...

The excitement for The Phantom Menace was scorching hot. Then the movie came out and, well, it was certainly something. Now, all these years later, we can wrap our heads around Episode I of Star Wars.