![]() ![]() As it goes with most art, time has been kind to the historically reviled prequel trilogy, with a wave of critical reclamation swooping in as of late to defend these movies. On top of that, the sequels only poured salt into the wound, sending the rabid fanbase into flux as a result of a prequel trilogy that not only paled in comparison to the original trilogy, but also undermined the power of the films of the '70s and '80s for some. ![]() So when George Lucas' return to the Star Wars franchise failed to reach the audience's lofty expectations in terms of quality, a sense of disturbance in the force was felt by all fans. In fact, reports in 1998 of theater screenings of films such as The Waterboy and Meet Joe Black claimed that patrons purchased tickets to these respective movies to merely watch a preview of The Phantom Menace. Perhaps no film ever was met with the overwhelming anticipation that faced Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menacein 1999. ![]()
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