The Phantom Menace (1999): A Divisive Return to Star Wars

Mindset Movie Reviews · May 11, 2026 · 3m

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). Directed by George Lucas, starring Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, and Ian McDiarmid. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 136 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1999 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skwatxtOoS8 Follow the podcast for more honest movie reviews — no fluff, no hype.