The Lighthearted Plot Twist of "The Phantom Menace": How Amazon and Samurai Take on Jeff Bezos's Robot Army

Mason Riverwind

Updated Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a delightful and humorous social media post that has gone viral, a user with the handle "swan2swan" has reimagined the plot of the iconic film "The Phantom Menace" in a modern-day setting. The post, which has garnered over 28,000 notes, hilariously portrays Amazon as a powerful entity with its own private army, and two future samurai embarking on a mission to stop the e-commerce giant from forcing Natalie Portman's planet to use its services.

According to the post, the samurai must navigate through Jeff Bezos's army of robots and attempt to convince Congress to intervene. However, in a twist, Congress fails to take action, leaving Natalie Portman to take matters into her own hands. And just when it seems all hope is lost, a redneck kid enters the scene and becomes the unexpected hero who saves the day.

The humorous post cleverly draws parallels between the science fiction narrative of "The Phantom Menace" and contemporary corporate and political elements. It satirizes Amazon's dominance in the business world and highlights the influence of powerful corporations in our society.

The creative license taken in the post showcases the wit and imagination of the user, as they bring together elements of futuristic samurai, a tech mogul's robot army, and the struggles of political decision-making. It's a playful take on the beloved Star Wars franchise that has captured the attention of thousands of social media users.

Fans of "The Phantom Menace" and Star Wars enthusiasts alike have praised the post for its cleverness and comedic value. Commenters on the post have expressed their thoughts on various aspects of the film, from the flaws and missed opportunities in the plot to the introduction of memorable characters like Qui-Gon, Padme, Mace Windu, and the formidable Darth Maul.

While some users have shared their disappointment with certain aspects of the film, such as the editing and character development, there are still those who consider "The Phantom Menace" their favorite Star Wars movie. The post has sparked a lively discussion among fans who hold differing opinions on the prequel trilogy and the overall direction of the franchise.

"The Phantom Menace" social media post serves as a reminder of the enduring popularity and cultural impact of the Star Wars saga. It showcases the ability of fans to creatively reinterpret and reimagine beloved stories, injecting humor and modern-day references into the mix.

So, next time you watch "The Phantom Menace," remember the lighthearted alternate plot involving Amazon, samurai, and Jeff Bezos's robot army. It's a lighthearted take on the classic tale that will surely leave you with a smile on your face and a new perspective on the intergalactic adventures of the Star Wars universe. May the humor be with you!

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TheFlyingB

It has Jar Jar.

johnny2

Despite all of its flaws, I can still see glimmers of a good movie buried deep within The Phantom Menace. If only Lucas had someone around him to honestly tell him when his ideas were s***, instead of yes-men.

SteveTheEgg

I saw it yesterday in theaters. The Sixth time I've seen it in theaters. It was the first time I was disappointed at the loudness of the theater. Most movies make me slightly uncomfortable in loudness, but the pod scene didn't shake the walls like it previously had and it was a big let down. Half the fun of that movie in theaters in the pod scene.

AxelBeingCivil

A weird part of Phantom Menace is that the Trade Federation blockades Naboo for, like... What, a week? A month? And apparently that's long enough for the population to be starving in the streets. Does Naboo not have farms? Agriculture? It feels weird to imagine so lush a planet that it can support not one but *multiple* superpredators would not sustain agriculture. Overthinking, I know, but it's still weird, right?

PenguinNamedWobbles

Unpopular opinion: the prequels and postquels are all trash that never should have been made. The writing got worse and worse as time went on. Just because you made something great doesn't mean you should keep making it until it sucks. Quit while you're ahead. Its not surprising that a mega rich corp bought out the franchise and ruined it, especially considering they never could have written the originals based on their formulas of generating content by marking checkboxes.

gordy77

One problem. They aren't future samurai

DomKIavier

Now if only the movie had a Main Character, or even Characters that you could describe beyond their job, or a plot sequence that made sense, et cet'ra. But oh boy, what a huge chunk of childhood, alongside The Matrix. :D

jcorderomail127001

Phantom Menace is a great Star Wars movie. It introduced interesting characters like Qui-Gon, Padme, Mace Windu, Darth Maul; it had one of the greatest fight scenes in the entire series; it's plot was a believable introduction into how a society can go from a democracy to a dictatorship through political intrigue and business manipulation.

doodlyd*****

Honestly rewatching the film the most jarring part of it is is how the movie is edited. Every scene feels like feels like we're walking into it mid conversation like Lucas cut the first 5 minutes of each scene and then each scene cuts just as abruptly like Lucas again cut the ending of each scene. Most jarring is the scene where Maul attacks Qui Gon in the desert. Scene just starts off with them running for no reason and boom, Darth Maul, feels like a scene is missing there.

SenfinaZeit

Phantom Menace is my favorite Star Wars movie.