9. The Phantom Menace Trailer #1 (1998)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/bD7bpG-zDJQ This trailer is a touchstone for an entire generation of Star Wars fans. The opening shots of mysterious creatures in fog disorient, but quickly explode into the Star Wars Fanfare and a mesmerizing smear of tantalizing imagery. The trailer also deftly touches on the emotional crisis surrounding young Anakin Skywalker while simultaneously disguising Jake Lloyd's frustrating performance. While it didn't look much like the Star Wars of old, it FELT like it thanks to this expertly-crafted first trailer. 8. The Phantom Menace Trailer #2 (1999)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qJZ846YkK78 Highlighting the film's central plot of taxation and coming war, this second trailer for The Phantom Menace creates a palpable sense of dread and urgency. If only the final product had a similar vibe, we might not be still talking about it in hushed, disgusted tones today.
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