Script Fix

Here is something I haven't done in a while, fixing a Film, good or bad, by replacing and/or removing elements that have not been working in favor of the film in question. Today as a special treat I will script fix one of the most infamous films of all time, "Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace".

To tell the truth, it isn't really a bad film, just some ideas didn't work in their favor. So let us begin.

1. Replace a ten year old Anikin Skywalker with a sixteen year old. Instead of being a mothers boy, he could be a rebel or a loner who does not conform much. When I was younger I saw the animated "Star wars clone wars" television show. In it, not only was there brilliant story arcs and jaw dropping action sequences, but a complete BADASS of Anikin. He hunts, he scavenges, he leads and his relationship to Padme is much more tender, but we will get to that in a moment.
2.  Jar-Jar Binks removal from the film. I do not think I am doing this movie any disfavor. He served little to no purpose to the plot, other than to provide comedy relief(Yes I know). In fact the who Gungan army battle serves very little other than drawing the fire away from the city. He has since created the Meme "Jar-jar binks of the movie", meaning incredibly annoying or serving no purpose. 
3. Padme having a better story line. I was confused seeing this the first time, as to what position of power Padme held. She should be made an ambassador for Naboo rather than a Queen and senator and ambassador. This opens her up to more responsibility as well as simplicity in her role. Also what the hell was up with that robot voice. 
4. If we do have a climax it should only be the final battle between Darth Maul and Obi-wan and Qui-gon. Darth Maul should have been given more of a backstory and more dialog. His presence and quietness makes him intimidating, but he does not match up to the mysteriousness of Darth Sidious or the evil of Darth Vader. 
5. Our understanding of the force is lessened due to science babble of mediclorians. This is what confuses me about Anikins training. If he has more Mediclorians than Yoda, then surely that is enough to train him. But he might bring about the rise of the dark side or balance of the force. In that case train him to be a Jedi, if not the Sith will get their hand on a Jedi with more power than Yoda.If you have the prophecy, then use it.