Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Widescreen Edition)

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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is a 1999 science fiction action-adventure directed by George Lucas. Set in a galaxy far, far away, the film follows young slave Anakin Skywalker, who is discovered to possess sensitivity to the Force while the evil Sith plot their return and revenge against the Jedi Order. The cast includes Ewan McGregor, Ian McDiarmid, Ahmed Best, Anthony Daniels, and Frank Oz.

This widescreen DVD release from Twentieth Century Fox contains two discs and runs 136 minutes, rated PG. Disc One features the film with an in-depth commentary compiled from individual remarks by George Lucas, producer Rick McCallum, editor Ben Burtt, animation director Rob Coleman, and visual effects supervisors John Knoll, Dennis Murren, and Scott Squires, with on-screen text identifying each speaker. Disc Two includes seven deleted scenes with optional commentary explaining why they were removed, plus an extended documentary. The picture and sound quality are outstanding throughout. Own this landmark Star Wars installment on physical media at a used price.