I was the right age when this movie came out, 11 years old...
I was hooked, it was the best thing I had ever seen.
I'm now much older, there have been better films, more interesting stories, fancier CGI and greater acting.
But you know what, this film IS Star Wars.
It's Lucas' messy vision come to light, it's not perfect but it's a damn good watch, the universe feels real, there is a plot that reaches over 3 films and there is some fantastic sequences like the pod racing, naboo fighter space battle, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan escaping an infiltrated starship, the setup for Darth Sidious and a damn near perfect execution of Jedi vs Sith.
This is exactly what a Star Wars film should be and it takes me back to watch it again today.
Will always bung this on and the rest of the saga up to episode 6. Everything beyond leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
Excellent acting from Hopkins and Price and a very enjoyable film.
Being in Paris earlier this month and visiting Notre Dame has somehow inspired me to finally watch this movie. Not sure what I expected, but I was a pleasantly surprise with how funny, witty and brutally honest it is. And I am partly glad it took me until now to check it out, I'm not sure I would've appreciated it as much if I was younger. Esméralda is truly a strong, beautiful and inspirational character. She could easily be my favorite yet in Disney. I understand her hold on Phoebus and Frollo, you can't help but fall in love with her right away.
Excellent film about the war in Iraq from a personal perspective
