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Veteran of the Star Wars: "Episode One: The Phantom Menace" (1999)

Last week, I finished my journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  This week, I start my travels through another cinematic universe.  The Star Wars Universe... T he planet Naboo is under attack.  Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to negotiate a peace treaty... but things don't go well, and they are forced to flee with Naboo's Queen to a small desert planet as they seek answers to galaxy changing questions. Who is behind the conflict?  Who is the mysterious enemy trained in the ways of the Force?  How will a young slave boy put them on a path towards the phantom menace? " Star Wars: Episode One " gets a lot of flack from Star Wars fans.  Since I'm more of a "Star Trek" sort of guy, I can be a bit more impartial in my views.  The story, at it's core isn't bad.  In fact, it makes for a nice space opera.  If there's a flaw with the story and plot, it's more a matter of pacing than anything.  I...