xhonzi said:

TV's Frink said:

Qui-gon, Obi-wan, Watto, Shmi, Duel of the Fates (music and lightsaber action), real film including grain, the battle droids (when they aren't talking), the score, Ric Olie...there's a lot I like about TPM.

I understand but I DON'T UNDERSTAND!

Watto is an entertaining (even though over-the-top) cartoon character - he's like that sleazy villain in one of those schlock movies reviewed by the NC, where he says at the end "this one was actually pretty fun to watch".

I'd be inclined to compare him to the Green Goblin from Spiderman 1 - somewhat similar looks, OTT raspy voice and overall pretty silly. NC says he's fun to watch, I agree, and Watto seems the same to me.

Not sure what you have against the score or lightsaber duel, but the two Jedis are mostly rather boring - they have their short moments of entertainment value and personality, though.

Maybe my objectively rational evaluation will serve as a bridge to reconcile your extremist illusions :DD