A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace began. In 1999 an American epic space opera, film was released to the public. It became the highest-grossing film of 1999, the highest-grossing Star Wars film, and is currently one of the highest-grossing films in North America. The filmed is loved by people of all ages and continues it's saga today. Everyone should watch the Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace because it has a cutting edge cast, props and effects.
"Star Wars Episode I is based upon two Jedi Knights that escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force. The long dormant Sith resurface to reclaim their old glory" ("Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace"). With the amount of twists and turns throughout the film it will leave the audience anxious about what might happen next. "Star Wars is not just a movie. It's a way of life" (Taylor).
However, director and writer George Lucas picked the perfect cast for the first of three prequels to the original Star Wars movies from the 70's and 80's. "No question `Star Wars' will be just massive. Probably beyond massive," said a marketing executive (Jensen). This was not just stated for the amount of success the film had. It was also stated for the prominent actors and actresses. "One particular actor that shinned was Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson, an admittedly big Star Wars fan, was eager to appear in the prequel" ("Samuel L. Jackson (Cover Story)").
Not to mention, Liam Neeson (Qui-Gon Jinn), Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Natalie Portman (Queen Amidala), Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker), Ian McDiarmid (Senator Palpatine), Pernilla August (Shmi Skywalker), Samuel L. Jackson (Mace W...
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... It also received plenty of awards. The awards were received because of the cast, props and effects. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was presented with the following: "Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards, Sierra Award for Best Costume Design (Trisha Biggar), 2000; Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor (Jar-Jar Binks), 2000; Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama Film (Jake Lloyd), 2000" (Snyder).
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace has been a film loved by generations of families for decades. If you haven't seen this film you're missing out on a fantastic cast, spectacular props, and mind-blowing effects. It's an astonishing achievement in imagination film making and it tells a good story. Being ranked as one of the greatest movies of all time, it would not be a waste of time. Remember, "May the Force will be with you."
It is amazing how in many stories a group of the most unlikely characters can overcome the most impossible odds. The battle of good vs. evil is reenacted in thousand upon thousand of movies. A lot of the times in these movies the group of heroes consist of very ordinary or odd characters, those who seem to possess few heroic traits. As seen in the movies Labyrinth and the first made Star Wars, a group of small and seemingly powerless characters can overcome great evils.
Just imagine, with an all star cast and a high budget set, this film can have great potential. Our leading man, David Nennius, can be played by none other than the handsome Keanu Reeves and his leading lady, Melissa, can be played by the beautiful half African American and half Caucasian, Halle Berry. The rest of the cast can include Elizabeth Hurley as David's pitiful mother, Mary, Cameron Diaz as Rachel, Robert Downey Jr. as her husband Matthew, Hugh Grant as Quinn, and special appearances by Richard Gere as William Meredith and Bruce Willis as Alasdair (Ally). Of course, we would need about ten to fifteen more extras to fill the roles of characters like Art, Grace, Emrys, David's anonymous father, and the man who gets brutally killed by David.
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Star Wars: A New Hope. Dir. George Lucas. Perf. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher. DVD. Twentieth Century Fox, 2006.
the history of Jediism, the current (as of the end of the last movie) status of
The epic is by definition long, and the three Star Wars films take over six hours to view. The first film, subtitled A New Hope, is listed as episode IV, implying three preceding chapt...
One man had a vision, and his name was George Lucas. Born on May 14, 1944 in California, George was just another person. He grew up reading adventure stories and watching movie series on television. Growing up he also wanted to be a race car driver, but after a car accident he instead grew passion for cinematography. University of Southern California filmmaking school, is where he created his first Sci-Fi film, Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138:4EB. The film failed miserably, and the critics didn’t realize the philosophical depth. After this he was challenged to create a comedy by a friend. This was the real start of his career. Next film was called American Graffiti. This showed in Lucas's own words, "a warm, secure, uninvolved life." It was made for only $780,000, and made $50 million at the box office. After this successful project, the idea George had all during it evolved into a full-length feature, Star Wars. In the 1977 release, Star Wars awed with special effects, fantastical landscapes, and captivating characters. Made for $11 million, film grossed over $513 million worldwide during its original release. Lucas continued the story of the Jedi ...
The story by Lucas is based upon his own experiences growing up and cruisin' the streets while listening to Wolfman Jack spin his vinyl discs on the radio.
With the release of Star Wars: Episode I the Phantom Menace, in March of 1999, digital film technology officially filtered itself in to main-stream Hollywood. Digital film technology is the latest and probably most revolutionizing new technology to hit Hollywood. The use of digital film allows for infinite editing capabilities and endless benefits to distribution and special effects. The use of digital film allows for producers to add in extras, produce stunts, and even create false people with the click of a mouse. Time and cost consuming stunts, stunt doubles, and actors may no longer be a worthy concern to producers and their budgets. Though the growing popularity of digital film technology gradually replaces these actors and on-screen jobs, this new technology is actually creating more jobs than it destroys.
The original Star Wars trilogy was explicitly designed to capture and introduce the audience to a new film however the new Star Wars trilogy is clearly designed to please the fans and introduce a new generation to the Star Wars franchise. The films have been extremely popular with all cultures and ages for several decades. As well as being popular Star Wars also conveys many important elements. I believe one of the more prominent themes is the narrative which is displayed throughout the movies as the classic hero’s journey...
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Dir. George Lucas. Perf. Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Hayden Christenson. Lucasfilm Ltd, 2005.
George Lucas is a proclaimed god in the film industry. His experience spans decades and his movies span generations. He is one of the most known celebrities in the world. With a flashy net worth of over $4.2 billion, one wonders how a mere writer could acquire such wealth. To understand this, one must delve deep into Lucas’ past and analyze his first success and his early failures.
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall. By Andrew Lloyd Webber. Prod. Cameron Mackintosh. Perf. Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, Hadley Fraser. Really Useful Films, 2011. DVD.
Ebert effectively points out the highs and lows of Schumacher’s The Phantom of the Opera. Though the film is visually stunning, much is left to be said for the storyline, acting, and length. Few redeeming qualities make Schumacher’s version of The Phantom of the Opera worth watching. By glorifying the Phantom, Schumacher detracts from the demon that he was and the torment that he inflicted on those around him.
Every year new movies are released and I am always impressed the quality and effort put into making an effective