Blank Check with Griffin & David Our Performance Review - The Phantom Podcast
Apr 20, 2015
Griffin and David rate the performances of the cast of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, praising Ian McDiarmid's Senator Palpatine and Liam Neeson's Qui-Gon Jinn. They discuss Natalie Portman's dual role as Queen Amidala/Padmé and her future successes. The hosts also address the poor reception of Jake Lloyd's performance as young Anakin Skywalker. The episode includes discussions on controversial plotlines, child actor challenges, and the portrayal of characters like Boss Nass and Watto. They analyze Hugh Korshi's performance and comment on voice actors in Star Wars. The hosts categorize acting performances in the movie Phantom Mass and anticipate negative feedback.
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Ewan McGregor's Performance
- Ewan McGregor, despite being a talented actor, delivers a bland performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi.
- He plays the role flatly, resembling Martin Prince from The Simpsons.
Natalie Portman's Performance
- Natalie Portman's dual performance as Padmé and Queen Amidala is deemed subpar due to the material and direction.
- Despite future successes, her acting here is considered weak, possibly due to inexperience with green screen and heavy costumes.
Jake Lloyd's Experience
- Jake Lloyd's portrayal of Anakin Skywalker significantly impacted his life negatively, facing constant ridicule.
- He attributes this to the role and the film's reception.