“Little Anakin Stole the Movie…” Star Wars Fans React to Phantom Menace On Its Opening Day

When a film is as hyped and anticipated as The Force Awakens is, it’s hard to imagine most who see it during opening weekend won’t think it’s awesome. It’s so easy to just get caught up in the moment.

Don’t believe me? Check out this video compilation of news reports from opening day of The Phantom Menace including reactions right out of the theaters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSaaa_OBkzw

Some of my favorite quotes:

I think the little AnAkIn Skywalker, people are going to say, stole that movie

Good special effects, good story, lives up to the originals

It was worth every minute and we waited 16 years for this moment

It’ll be a great movie 20 years from now

However, one guy towards the end was ahead of the curve…

Thumbs way down. I think I deserve a public apology from George Lucas

Can’t wait ’till Thursday night!

 

Doobie Moseley
Doobie is a co-owner of LaughingPlace.com having founded the website with his wife Rebekah in 1999. He became a "hardcore" Disney fan in 1995. His favorite Disney film is Snow White and his all-time favorite attraction is the PeopleMover. Having lived near both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, he's visited them literally thousands of times. He currently lives in Nothern California with his wife and teenage son, but looks forward to living in Florida again soon. His absolutely favorite activity is going on a Disney cruise (he's done 12 as of February 2023).