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FF:NZ the good things about Episode 1

Discussion in 'Oceania Discussion Boards' started by Chansplace, May 9, 2005.

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  1. Chansplace

    Chansplace Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Its on TV 3 tonight, and I thought rather than focus on the negative aspects which so often happens when Episode 1 is mentioned, I thought it be fitting that we pay a tribute to the positive aspects of the film (which in my mind outweigh the negative.) I must say I apreciate Episode 1 much more now since the story has developed throughout the rest of the new trilogy.

    My favorite things about The Phantom Menace:

    The Music - Duel of the Fates rocks!
    The Technology - the Naboo N1 is my favourite behind the X-Wing
    The Duels - Darth Maul vs Obi Wan and Qui Gonn
     
  2. Klimt_Of_Tornesdal

    Klimt_Of_Tornesdal Jedi Master star 3

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    Natalie Portman
    Kiera Knightly

    Nuff Said.
     
  3. Neimhaille

    Neimhaille Jedi Master star 3

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    May 12, 2002
    The costumes....

    Ewan.

    Both are eye candy of one kind or another in this setting.
     
  4. Kitt327

    Kitt327 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Dec 23, 2000
    Am I allowed to say Jar Jar? :)

    I really liked the character of Qui-Gon ... so sad when he died :( I had no idea they were showing it on tv ... I walked into the lunchroom at work and saw Qui-Gon's funeral scene, and had to do a double-take
     
  5. SimplyThrilledHoney

    SimplyThrilledHoney Jedi Youngling star 3

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    May 19, 2002
    I like "Episode 1" and get a little tired of people slagging it off.
     
  6. Darth_Graal

    Darth_Graal Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Nov 19, 2001
    I also get sick of people slagging off ep1!

    The podracing scenes rock!

    The fight scenes between the 2 jedi and darth maul

    obi wans opening line "I have a bad feeling about this" classic star wars.

    I'm still out on jar jar he does provide a little comic relief but he's soooooo stupid!
     
  7. solo77

    solo77 Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Aug 28, 2002
    Good points:

    Duel of the fates score
    Final lightsabre battle
    Qui Gonn
    Seeing the Jedi Council for the first time
    Pod racing

    Low points:

    Jar Jar
    Travelling from Otoh Gunga to Theed City
    Anakin's 'mates'
    Lots of Anakins dialogue
    Kinda slow through the middle


    But generally i like it, some parts i can just skip thru on the dvd and that suits me fine :)

     
  8. Chansplace

    Chansplace Jedi Padawan star 4

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    hey! you're not supposed to talk about the things you don't like about it here.

    I should give you the boot...
     
  9. solo77

    solo77 Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Aug 28, 2002
    Sorry i just couldn't resist! [face_mischief]

    The fact is the high points outweigh the low points so i'm not bashing...
     
  10. SithForceLord

    SithForceLord Jedi Master star 6

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    Jul 2, 2001
    BOOT HIM ANYWAY!!!

    Yea, I'm glad someone else thinks Qui gon (as a whole, and just by himself) is a high point. Liam is the man.

    I'm a fan of the whole thing. I can still remember JP seeing it first and telling me I'm going to LOVE the podrace scene... he was not wrong. :D
     
  11. SithForceLord

    SithForceLord Jedi Master star 6

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    Jul 2, 2001
    and without being too much like Mr Negativity up there /\

    One thing that is awesome about the first episodes, but generally suck in the bigger picture. Are the saber duels. Watching Luke beat Vader is like, "OMG, this, actually really sucks!" I mean, sure - maybe he might lose some flare after becoming Vader, but really the prequels duels are kinda over-done compared to the Luke - Vader one"

    But! In saying that, these would have flopped if they didn't have kick arse scenes like yoda fighting and ani being all bad ass (for lack of a better term :p)

    just my little grip after watching the originals on DVD recently.
     
  12. akasha_ishtar

    akasha_ishtar Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Mar 13, 2005
    I quite liked Episode 1, I thought it was done quite well. I loved the final fight with that was great, the pod race was great, Oui-Gon was a great character and Ewan played Obi-Wan very well.
     
  13. ACERIMMERROCKS

    ACERIMMERROCKS Jedi Padawan star 4

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    May 25, 2001
    Good Points

    podrace minus the fact that Anakin is in it and the annoying 2 headed comentator.

    The saber duel

    The Battle Driods roger roger

    The Nemiodians accents and diolgue its hilerious

    The Bad Points

    Anytime Anakin or Jar Jar opened there mouth expecially when Anakin says yippee. I just keep saying shut up shut up shut up.

    Midiclorines lame

     
  14. SimplyThrilledHoney

    SimplyThrilledHoney Jedi Youngling star 3

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    May 19, 2002
    Massive props for spelling "Anakin" incorrectly (twice!) in a Star Wars forum.
     
  15. solo77

    solo77 Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Aug 28, 2002
    I would expect nothing less from ace :p
     
  16. SithForceLord

    SithForceLord Jedi Master star 6

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    (NCEA at it's prime.)

    I'm surprised/thankful he got Saber right. That's one thing that pi55es me off: sabre.

    Sabre just looks so stupid. I see it, and say sab re
     
  17. solo77

    solo77 Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    I spell it sabre.................

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  18. ACERIMMERROCKS

    ACERIMMERROCKS Jedi Padawan star 4

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    May 25, 2001
    What ever im the awsoem speller your eyes must be playing tricks on you.
     
  19. Gay-Trandoshan

    Gay-Trandoshan Jedi Youngling

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    Feb 7, 2002
    Solo; shut up.
     
  20. solo77

    solo77 Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Na, how bout you shut up, you kiddy fiddler
     
  21. TheEmperorsProtege

    TheEmperorsProtege Jedi Knight star 5

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    darth maul entrance at naboo at the end when the doors open and the theme Duell of fates

    -Mel
     
  22. -Winter-

    -Winter- Jedi Youngling star 2

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    "Sabre" looks like some handmaiden's name.

    I think Darth Maul was cool, also Naboo looks like a nice place to live. So beautiful. :)
     
  23. TheEmperorsProtege

    TheEmperorsProtege Jedi Knight star 5

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    May 22, 2004
    the best vacation spot in the galaxy (if you're not into adventures and gambling - just relaxing) :D

    -Mel
     
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