No element of "The Phantom Menace" was more derided than the depiction of a young Anakin Skywalker, the child who would grow up to be Darth Vader.
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Every Single Star Wars Fan Owes Jake Lloyd An Apology
"The Phantom Menace" was initially adored by fans, and many committed to seeing it multiple times before a consensus opinion began to form: "The Phantom Menace" ... kinda sucks. The plot was strangely staid for a "Star Wars" film. The character of Jar Jar Binks was widely derided as shrill and useless. No element of "The Phantom Menace" was more more derided, however, than the depiction of a young Anakin Skywalker, the child who would grow up to be Darth Vader.
Those who were alive in 1999 will be able to recall the tremendous drama surrounding the release of George Lucas' "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace."
"Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" would have presented Shakur a truly different opportunity to play a Jedi Master in a galaxy far, far away.
"The Phantom Menace" was a gigantic moment in pop culture history. But all Knightley remembers is an uncomfortable wardrobe situation.
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas acknowledged that whatever he made would disappoint fans. There was no possible way to live up to the hype.
