The Galactic Senate dispatches the two Jedi to mediate the dispute between the Trade Federation and Naboo. The aliens-a Neimoidian consortium known as the Trade Federation-launch a blockade over Naboo, a wealthy planet that the Trade Federation plans to invade. It all begins-it really does begin-with Obi-Wan Kenobi (!) and Qui-Gon Jinn (?) sitting down for tea together as a craft-services droid tries to murder them. The Phantom Menace really does begin with a bug-eyed alien speaking, in a mock-Japanese accent, about a commercial trade dispute. Next up is Star Wars: Episode 1–The Phantom Menace, George Lucas’s much-maligned first prequel. Throughout the week, The Ringer will highlight some of the year’s best, most interesting films, and in this series, make the case for why a specific movie deserves to be called that year’s best. Welcome to 1999 Movies Week, a celebration of one of the best years in film history.
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