The Phantom Menace

Of course, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace signaled that the franchise was headed in the wrong direction. And while some of its problems (bad acting, poor CGI) will continue in the sequels, The Phantom Menace is actually the best of the lot.

Although it introduced the Midi-chlorians, destroyed one of the Universe’s best myths, and introduced Jar Jar Binks, it also featured the prequel’s most amazing fight. In that scene, Darth Maul literally toyed with Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

It was a great fight with a stupid conclusion. And Duel of the Fates still sounds as epic as it did the first time we heard it.

 The Phantom Menace also featured the pod race, another great extended scene.

Was The Phantom Menace the best of the Prequels? We believe it was, although it marked the beginning of the end of George Lucas.