Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Blockbusting sci-fi prequel to the much-loved Star Wars films, charting the efforts of Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn to protect Queen Amidala as rebellion erupts, heralding the rise of an evil empire. After fleeing conflict-ridden planet Naboo, the trio meet gifted youngster Anakin Skywalker, who dreams of joining the lightsabre-wielding warriors - little suspecting he will eventually become dastardly villain Darth Vader. Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Ray Park star. Sadly, for all the awe-inspiring special effects, this was a major disappointment to those who grew up with the original trilogy, thanks to a confusing plot and the misjudged addition of the 'hilarious' accident-prone Jar Jar Binks (voiced by Ahmed Best) - but a new generation of fans were won over nonetheless