To this day the fans argue about how clashes between Jedi and Sith should look like. During the filming of The Phantom Menace, George Lucas explained the new approach with more dynamic fight scenes.
George R. R. Martin addressed accusations that he kills characters in his books too often. In his opinion, in Star Wars the killing takes place in far greater numbers and nobody cares.
Liam Neeson, who played Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace once again makes no secret of his disappointment with the direction the Star Wars franchise is taking.
To begin Luke Skywalker's training, Yoda first had to confront his past. The former leader of the Jedi Order went to the Cave of Evil, where Palpatine's vision didn't pull its punches.
George Lucas' original idea for Star Wars can be seen as an explanation for the inconsistencies that occurred during the development of the universe. Even changes in the stories of certain characters would make sense.
Before George Lucas decided to step behind the camera of the prequel trilogy, he considered three other directors. Unfortunately, they all declined, citing the same reason.
Viewers mostly agree that Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn was right to want to train Anakin Skywalker to be a Jedi Knight. George Lucas, however, has a different opinion on the subject.
Movies are often filled to the brim with easter eggs. It's no different with Star Wars: The Phentom Menace, where you'll see a reference to another production when you pause at just the right moment.