The Star Wars saga is complete on DVD. Sorry kids, it's PG13. Oh well, it's not my fault. Anyways, it is a cool movie. At the beggining of the movie is way cool. There is a bunch of battle interaction. However, the lava scene is grousome. So don't whatch that scene if you're little.
Heh I have none of the SW movies. And it's weird because I love the series yet I own none of the movies and they're all out. *shrugs*
Is this a moview review, or just just a general thing cos most people will know that the movies out just by all the general media crazyness that has been going on for such a while.
I will agree the end of the movie was rather grim, but it works.
The lava effects are awesome. The PG13 senquences begin when Mace Windu fights with chancellor Palpatine.
The PG-13 sequences begin when Anakin one-offs Count Dooku.
And don't forget the younglings. Why they are so afraid to say "children", I wouldn't know.
The movie would be rated R if they showed the part when he kills the children. Maybe it sounds kiddy if they say children.
I own them all now on DVD. Now, I'm watching them in order from Episode 1 through 6.
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I own them all now on DVD. Now, I'm watching them in order from Episode 1 through 6.
This has probably been said a thousand times, but I'm going to say it again. "In order" would be 4-5-6-1-2-3. But it seems too few people agree with me.
It's sad that children in twenty years won't feel the same way I did when they see the end of ESB.
I assuming he meant the actual order of the plot not the order they came out.
Yes. That's what I meant.
That's what I meant. I would argue that the actual order of the plot is 4-5-6-1-2-3. Although 1-2-3-4-5-6 is chronological order, that does not make it the correct order of plot.
Much of the artistic value of the prequels (if they can even be said to have any artistic value), and especially RotS, comes from Dramatic Irony, based on the presumption that the viewer already knows the fates of the various characters. At the same time, much of the artistic value of the classic trilogy, especially ANH, comes from the fact that the viewer is dropped into a conflict already in-progress with minimal background information, and some essential information is deliberately concealed.
Also, in terms of a classic plot structure, the action of the story generally rises as the story progresses. the 1-2-3-4-5-6 order does not fit with this, while the 4-5-6-1-2-3 order does.
So, when my kids see the Star Wars movie, they'll see it 4-5-6-1-2-3. And Ipity those who won't.
But if you watch it OT-Prequels, then won't the whole "Rising of Action" go out the window when you get to Episode 1's 2 hours of boring Political Speech? The real exciting action in that movie is, like, zero. Sure, there's lots of lasers flying around, But none of what I would consider action. And every character in the movie seems almost bored.
That's also true, but a classic plot structure is rarely linear. Intead, it is jagged, but with a general uphill line of best fit. Here's a quickly estimated diagram of the plot in Star Wars, considering either arrangement of films.
But this chart isn't really accurate because it considers each film as a point in the diagram, when each film actually contains its own sett ofpoints and jagged lines. However, it summarizes the general action, in my opinion.
I do agree that episode I has little action, and furthermore is completely extraneous. In my opinion Episode I should have told the story that was told in AotC, Episode II should have been more Clone War stuff with the wedding at the end, and Episode III should be left along as it is--a flawed masterpiece.
This is pretty much all my opinion, but I think most people would agree with me if they gave it some thought. After all, do you want your children's children to be introduced to Star Wars through TPM? Probably not.
I was. And I still like the movie. I laugh at all you naysayers!
...but the first trilogy was better, undeniably. Which, incidentally, I saw right AFTER Episode I. And even then most of them were the Special Editions.
It does not make sense to watch them in order of 4-5-6-1-2-3.You got that Dirk Amoeba.
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This has probably been said a thousand times, but I'm going to say it again. "In order" would be 4-5-6-1-2-3. But it seems too few people agree with me.
I agree with that for the most part. There are several things in the prequel trilogy, particularly in Episode III, that completely ruin some of the suspenseful or unexpected moments in the original trilogy. For anyone who hasn't seen the originals, I would strongly recommend watching them first before the prequels. However with that said, now that I've seen them all, I personally prefer to watch them in chronological order. I already know the details, so watching the prequels first doesn't spoil anything, and ending with Ep. III just leaves me wanting to continue on to IV-VI to finish the story and end with things being resolved.
It does not make sense to watch them in order of 4-5-6-1-2-3.You got that Dirk Amoeba.
Ask your parents about the moment that Darth declared that he was Luke's father.
Ruining that moment (more than it being the most spoiled spoiler in history) for future generations is just WRONG.
Ep 1 and 3 are built around the whole psychology that we already know who Anakin becomes, note the subtle use of the Imperial March in Ep 1 and the way that there's a stupidly huge emphasis on things like "VADER" and such.
Sadly Lucas seems to want to make the movies linear, which is sad. I've seen people who have done the 1-6 test and have wondered why people love Star Wars. The magic of the series was knowing Darth Vader before we knew Anakin.
I don't think it matters what order you view the movies. If the Star Wars series stimulates your imagination in any way, then the magic of the series has been realized.
The official order is 4-5-6-1-2-3. There's a reason why the new trilogy are called prequels.
I knew someone who somehow didn't know that Anakin was Luke's father. He was in for a shock when he saw Episode III. =p
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The official order is 4-5-6-1-2-3.
It may be official, but the storyline is 1-2-3-4-5-6.
My favourite Star Wars movies are Episode 3 and Episode 6.
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The PG-13 sequences begin when Anakin one-offs Count Dooku.
To be fair, it was less graphic than Mace's defeat of Jango. Even tho Anikans is much darker.
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It may be official, but the storyline is 1-2-3-4-5-6.
Thanks for the info, Captain Obvious.
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Thanks for the info, Captain Obvious.
What do you mean by "Captain obvious"? It's true.
I'd say that there's something to be said for viewing the films for the first time for both 4-5-6-1-2-3 and 1-2-3-4-5-6. Given that the original trilogy plays on the viewer not really knowing the history for a lot of the classic moments, seeing the original trilogy first has a greater effect that way. However, seeing the progression of the whole plot could work as well - although obviously it is very unlikey I will ever be able to know for certain, given I'm unable to view the films without remembering the plot (unless I get amnesia, or similar).
However, I would think that, once familiar with the series, it should be viewed 1-2-3-4-5-6, if being viewed as a continuous whole, since the plot progression works better that way - Ep. 3 really doesn't work as an ending, and pretty much demands going on to watch Ep. 4 at least.
How about compramising with 4-5-6-1-2-3-4-5-6
I know alot of Star Wars fans who'd go for something like that. I'd last for a good all nighter 
It'd take you practically all DAY, if not LONGER to watch it like that. :O
19-20 hours by my estimate.
As someone who's watched all 3 EXTENDED LotR movies in a row (11 hours) in a cinema screening, twice in a weekend I can say without doubt that there are people who would attempt it.
And there's no rule that you had to watch them all in one sitting o.o
True. Some people will watch a given thing for the best part of a day quite happily - normally TV series, but LotR and similar have brought the concept of movie marathons back in.
The only problem I can foresee is watching 4-5-6 for the second time in the viewing might feel a bit too repetitive. No doubt people would still do it, but I'd just see it as less entertaining - but then, I prefer to have a fair wait before re-viewing/reading/playing something, so that I don't have the plot engraved into my mind to the point where I'm able to still quote obscure dialogue months later...
But that's just me
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How about compramising with 4-5-6-1-2-3-4-5-6
I know alot of Star Wars fans who'd go for something like that.
The first run of 4-6 should be the originals and the latter run the new DVD versions.
I plan to do an eppy 1-6 marathon with some friends of mine. ^_^ It'll be a blast to say the least.
I loved Revenge of the Sith. It's either my 2nd or 3rd favorite Star Wars movie of them all.
~T2K
my fav is revenge. i honestly don't think i could watch 1-6 in a row.
of course i have this really weird thing where i have a hard time watching old movies, i can't stand watching the first half of Empire strikes back.
I preferred revenge to attack of the clones.
However, that really isn't saying much.
Seriously, people... go and see Serenity. You may prefer it, you may not. But you owe it to yourselves to see someone other than George Lucas give the genre a try.
I've explained my fairly low opinion of Star Wars before (low quality dialogue, black and white morality), so I won't bother again.
My family and I watched the whole original trilogy back in August - one a night. Yes, it was the Special Editions, and yes, I cringed when I saw Hayden Christensen, but for the most part, I enjoyed it.
And looking back on seeing the other movies, why did I see the trilogy? Because I already knew what would happen. It was just a question of how it happened. You couldn't see the prequels and put two and two together without having first watched the originals. That's why the series worked so well (even with TPM) - you've seen the originals, were shocked at the revelations, so now you want to go and see how it all happened!
Therefore, I must say that I am part of the 4-5-6-1-2-3 camp. Watching the prequels first would completely destroy the impact of the original trilogy. For those who have already seen it, the 1-2-3-4-5-6 scenario can work, but for practical purposes (and for the best emotional effect) 4-5-6-1-2-3 is the best way to go. 🙂
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What do you mean by "Captain obvious"? It's true.
That doesn't stop it from being obvious, now does it?
I could say... oh, for example, "The sky is blue". Now, on earth that is a very true fact, weather conditions and time of day notwithstanding, but does that make it any less obvious?
Hell no.
The OFFICIAL order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Lucas conceived them for being watched one day from the beginning to the end.
And if not, why would have he renamed "Star Wars" into "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" since 1978 ?! He would have done it in 1997.
BTW, the DVD reminded me why this film was better than all others.
While the official order may be numerical, and originally conceived as such, Eps. 4-6 were made under the belief that the other episodes would not get made, and so I imagine a certain amount of editting for cinematic effect (such as the whole "Luke, I am your father" part) was done. Similarly, when Eps. 1-3 were made, some reference to what was to come (eg. Obi-Wan commenting on Anakin being likely to be the death of him in Ep. 2) I imagine was made in order to give fans a little extra to have a quiet chuckle about. Hence, while the official order may be set, it doesn't change assertions about what the best viewing order (for a first time) is.
Actually the choice belongs to the spectator. Too bad it is a unique experience.
Let's take another look at that last sentence:
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Hence, while the official order may be set, it doesn't change assertions about what the best viewing order (for a first time) is.
I believe that suggests that their is still choice. People may make assertions as to what they believe is better, without these assertions being factual. Hence people could view the series in whatever order they wanted, and claim it is the right way to view it 
Hehe if you buy it make sure you have a 46 inch TV. Looks just like in the theater(i saw it opening weekend ). The special fetures rock. The best part was my bro got a reserve as soon as you could. As for the PG-13 rating, it comes as soon as Anakin catches on fire. It does say for intense secenes. Finally They are IMHO best watched for someone new to the series 4-5-6-1-2-3. My favorite way is like that. Also the droids in that movie (mainly on Invisble Hand) are lol funny.
