Star Wars I & II

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Blockbusters Reviewed
Welcome to the 17th edition of My Fortnightly Movie/TV Thoughts!  Last fortnight I reviewed Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983).  This fortnight, I’m reviewing:
  • Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), rated PG for mild violence
  • Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), rated PG for mild themes and violence
Those are the Australian ratings; in the United States, they’re rated:
  • The Phantom Menace – PG for sci-fi action/violence
  • Attack of the Clones – PG for sustained sequences of sci-fi action/violence
As usual, I give the trailer and a clip at the end.  And as usual, I offer the following disclaimer just to be safe:
WARNING: POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD.  PROCEED AT OWN RISK.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
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