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out of all six.

(pool coming)

For a while it was a toss up between Empire and RotS, but in the end Empire won out. As Dante says "It ends on such a down note. That's all life is, a series of down endings."

Empire. There.

The original, of course.

RotJ.
followed by ANH
then ESB

Although now I'm curious about the "other" option. Under that one, I put Clone Wars series.

Return of the Jedi. Lots of important concepts covered superbly in that one.

empire

then RotJ

the original and Sith are about even: the original is good altogether, but Sith has higher highs and lower lows (when it's good, it's great, when it's bad, it's terrible)

actually, its supposed to be a joke option, since there are no other stars wars movies.

Although now I'm curious about the "other" option. Under that one, I put Clone Wars series.
Psst!
"Star wars Christmas Special"

Return of the Jedi. Lots of important concepts covered superbly in that one.

"All Jedi had was a bunch of muppets!"

/end Kevin Smith quotes.

I would have to go with any of the ones which featured a big battles, so that just about covers most of them. So I'd say the latest one, its refreashing to see the down fall of 'good guys'.

Psst!
"Star wars Christmas Special"

never heard of that.

never heard of that.
don't try to look it up. don't ask anyone about it. just thank God or whatever diety you follow that you are one of the lucky ones.

don't try to look it up. don't ask anyone about it. just thank God or whatever diety you follow that you are one of the lucky ones.

I don't follow any gods.

STAR WARS Lego 2: The Original Trilogy:D

Empire simple as

Empire.

It's the only film that properly places Darth Vader as the protagonist.

Psst!
"Star wars Christmas Special"

Its better than the Phantom menace. and the muppet bit is really funny.

Tesb.

And while we're on the subject, Cinemax had a Star Wars marathon over this past weekend. All six episodes ran consecutively.

Question: what's the best way to view the entire series? In order of release, or in order of episode number?

I tend to favor the original release order. If you know too much from Episodes I-III, it spoils the surprise in Episode V.

ESB:cool: Thats it Vader teach that whiney brat whose his daddy:D

Empire. It's a shame Lucas didn't hire people to write his dialogue more often.

Empire. It had the better ending: Luke gets hit hand cut off, finds our Vader's his father. Han gets frozen and taken away by Boba Fett. I mean, it ends on such a down note, and that's what life is, a series of down endings.

A cookie for anyone who guesses which movie that's from!

A new hope. It felt more... authentic than the others, though only more than empire by a tiny margin.

I couldn't stand the new Han Solo in RotJ

Empire. It had the better ending: Luke gets hit hand cut off, finds our Vader's his father. Han gets frozen and taken away by Boba Fett. I mean, it ends on such a down note, and that's what life is, a series of down endings.

A cookie for anyone who guesses which movie that's from!

Is that from one of the View Askewniverse movies?



Anyway, Empire Strikes Back is the best (best dialogue, Han was a 3-dimensional character, it's the middle act), followed by Return of the Jedi (The Battle Over Endor f*cking pwns, the Emperor f*cking pwns, the lightsaber duel at the end f*cking pwns. Movie is marred by Tatooine, and Han being comic relief), followed by A New Hope (Super awesome, but not as good as the others), followed by Revenge of the Sith (it's not as bad as the other two. I dig the fight at the end. Ewan McGregor is still my hero.).

Attack of the Clones and The Phantom Menace tie for last. AotC was mediocre throughout, whereas TPM had really good parts (the lightsaber duel, the opening), and really wretched parts (all dialogue, except that which is spoken by Ewan McGregor and Samuel L. Jackson, the pod race, Anakin)

Empire.

The Voyage Home.

Maniacs, you all are. This level of dedication, Star Wars does not deserve!

Maniacs, you all are. This level of dedication, Star Wars does not deserve!

You gotta be kidding me. This is a two page forum thread. There are people out there who march around in stormtrooper armor, or who would sacrifice their firstborn for a lightsaber (Which doubtless would be red.)

A New Hope or Empire Strikes Back.


Because Han Solo is such a fucking badass.

I don't follow any gods.

thank one anyways.

actually, its supposed to be a joke option, since there are no other stars wars movies.

Caravan Of Courage: An Ewok Adventure?

Ewoks: Battle For Endor?

empire

then RotJ

the original and Sith are about even: the original is good altogether, but Sith has higher highs and lower lows (when it's good, it's great, when it's bad, it's terrible)

I'm not entirely sure that 'terrible' is a strong enough word for any of the new trilogy's lows, seriously

BTW, RotJ hardcore, then ESB, then, ANH

The original...A New Hope!!! Return of the Jedi runs a close second!

A) I like them all the same. It's like picking out a favorite chapter from a book. They're interdependant on one another and, together, they form the greatest saga in film history.

B) Watching them in original release order is the best way to watch them.

Caravan Of Courage: An Ewok Adventure?

Ewoks: Battle For Endor?

Not to mention the infamous "Christmas Special". On the other hand, one could argue that movies centering around ewoks and a made for TV movie hardly qualify as "Star Wars" movies due to their quality, but if we make that argument than neither does the new trilogy.

I voted for RotJ, simply because the battle over Endor (DS II) was amazing.

Remember that there was no CGI in 1983!

ESB comes in a very close second.

Empire Strikes Back, of course. A New Hope is also excellent.

The Return of the Jedi is half-good. Any scene that doesn't include an Ewok is good.

Eps I, II, and III are aweful beyond words.

Star Wars: Clone Wars I & II best by far! The first one has the best lightsaber duel of any Star Wars. Dont be a fool! Submit!


and if Anikin was the choosen one, why was he such a whiney little weak minded baby? The first 3 movies ruined the last 3, made me loose all the fear and dread I had for Darth Vader.




There are only 10 types of people in this world, those that understand bianary, and those that dont.

Empire, because the build up to & subsequent clash of Luke & Vader is just fantastic entertainment.

I love the sequence where they attack & destroy the Death Star in A New Hope.

(pool coming)

Will there be a bar and barbeque?

I voted for The Empire Strikes Back, although I liked all three of the original films. The modern three redefined the meaning of the words "total, utter and complete crap."

Empire Strikes back, however the 4th Star Wars Movie(The Ewok one vs non-'Star Wars' Characters) is a personel favourite.

Will there be a bar and barbeque?

I voted for The Empire Strikes Back, although I liked all three of the original films. The modern three redefined the meaning of the words "total, utter and complete crap."
It would have been really funny if he had said Pole comming.
Him being a Pole and all.:p
I'd also be wondering if he menat the other type of come.
Dirty boy...

As much as I love the original trio, I would have to vote Revenge of the Sith. Mainly for the awesomely dramatic purging of the Jedi, the birth of Vader, the awesome fight between Yoda/Palpatine, Obi wan/Skywalker (even though Christensen needs a double dickslapping for his performance). Most importantly, though, it is the only movie where we get to explore palpatine (albeit breifly), who is IMO the coolest character in the entire SW universe. Actually Vader is the 'coolest', but Palpatine is the most awesome. Actually, Vader is the most Awesome too, but Palpatine is the most impressive. Actually, Yoda is the most impressive (albeit subtly), but.. fuck it. Palpatine is the pppet master of the entire series. Everything happened as he planned. Even his death (if you subscribe to the fiction of the Expanded universe). Plus he effectively concieved Vader.. him or his master.

Plus he effectively concieved Vader.. him or his master.

Implied, but entirely false. The Force, not Sidious/Plagueis, created the Chosen One.

Empire Strikes Back > A New Hope > Return of the Jedi = Revenge of the Sith > Attack of the Clones > The Phantom Menace.

Empire strikes back.

Implied, but entirely false. The Force, not Sidious/Plagueis, created the Chosen One.
Really? I always thought the two versions were merely different ways of looking at one truth. The Jedi would say that Skywalker was conceived by the force (so as to fulfill the prophesy). The Sith would say he was concieved by Plageius who discovered the ability to create life through his mastery of the force.

Perhaps Plageius was granted the ability to create life so as to meet the predictions of the prophesy. Or rather, he was supposed to learn this ability all along. Anyhow, I don't doubt that plageius did in fact conceive Skywalker via the force. This is the reason Palpatine killed him (As Plageius shared this information with him, Palpatine figured the child conceived of the force was to replace him). Also, it is disputed fact that Skywalker being taken on as a Jedi Padwan was of Palpatines orchestration too. Though, one could argue that it was the will of the force, or that Palpatines plan was the manifestation of the will of the force. Whatever. Their was a hint to this in The Phantom menace, I believe, when Palpatine pat Anakin on the shoulder and said "We will watch your career with much anticipation".

I am so very glad no-one has voted for the Phantom Menace.

I voted for the original, but very close with empire strikes back.

Empire Strikes Back.

First movie I ever went to the city alone to go to the movies (also alone). And I watched ESB. Can't beat that, ever!

Empire is by far the best one.

Not to mention the infamous "Christmas Special".

Not to mention it because somebody else had about 20 posts back.

Not to mention it because somebody else had about 20 posts back.

More like 40 now actually. ;)

Empire is by far the best one.
And if only for

"I love you!" - "I know."

And if only for

"I love you!" - "I know."

That is a great exchange! And it wasn't in the original script. Harrison Ford ad-libbed the reply. :D

That is a great exchange! And it wasn't in the original script. Harrison Ford ad-libbed the reply. :D
It's only too bad if the girl hasn't seen ESB... That might backfire big time. Don't ask. Just don't do it... :p

STAR WARS Lego 2: The Original Trilogy:D

is that a movie?

The infamous Star Wars Holliday special. Who knew Wookies were so fucking corny?

http://www.starwarsholidayspecial.com/

is that a movie?

'Tis a video game, and darned good fun!

'Tis a video game, and darned good fun!
O RLY?

I've played Star Wars "video" games in which a tie fighter looked exactly like |o| and Darth Vader's Tie Advance like (o).

Ah, what fun memories of 1989.

O RLY?

I've played Star Wars "video" games in which a tie fighter looked exactly like |o| and Darth Vader's Tie Advance like (o).

Ah, what fun memories of 1989.

I remember those games. And Darth Vader's voice saying "I have you now!" as little green dots fly by. It was the height of coolness.

‘Tis a video game, and darned good fun!
I’ll second that. LEGO + Star Wars OT = Bangin’.

As for the OP: It’s got to be Empire. Personally, the whole Hoth part kicks Gungan ass; especially Han and Leia’s frosty relationship and the sweet, sweet AT-AT’s.

And who could forget everyone’s favourite incesteous kiss?

'Tis a video game, and darned good fun!

but i asked for the best star wars movie.

Empire

I came to the star wars games quite late, but I really liked the Jedi Knight series. I'd like to try out some of the older ones at some point.

I have to go with the Phantom Menace.

I mean, I loved Jar-Jar. He had all the best lines. And the pod race? Sheer star wars goodness.

Return of the Jedi. Lots of important concepts covered superbly in that one.

But luke is such a pussy in that movie. "Oh noes don't shock me emperor. Help me daddy, im dying!!11one" He should have just turned to the dark side, and It would have been a happy ending.

Jabba's palace and the speeder chase were the best parts of RotJ. ESB was more about character development and relationships than just plot.

And the last 20 minutes of Ep. 3 was the best of all. :D

Jabba's palace and the speeder chase were the best parts of RotJ. ESB was more about character development and relationships than just plot.

And the last 20 minutes of Ep. 3 was the best of all. :D

I think personally all of Ep 3 was good and thus was my fav of all of them, very closely followed by ESB

I picked Episode III because I can remember, even as a kid watching the very first Star Wars hearing that Darth Vader was a cyborg because he'd been knocked into a pit of acid/lava in a duel with Ben Kenobi way back in the day...

We'd been waiting to see that lightsaber duel for almost 30 years. It did not disappoint.

Now granted, that's not a vote based purely on the quality of the movie itself, although I think it makes a pretty good case for best of the series. It was, for me, the anticipation.

The hair stood on the back of my neck when Obi-Wan stepped off that ship, Anakin raging, Padme realizing what was about to happen and freaking out... and I knew.... HERE WE GO!

Now I want to go home and watch it again.

I picked Episode III because I can remember, even as a kid watching the very first Star Wars hearing that Darth Vader was a cyborg because he'd been knocked into a pit of acid/lava in a duel with Ben Kenobi way back in the day...

We'd been waiting to see that lightsaber duel for almost 30 years. It did not disappoint.

Now granted, that's not a vote based purely on the quality of the movie itself, although I think it makes a pretty good case for best of the series. It was, for me, the anticipation.

The hair stood on the back of my neck when Obi-Wan stepped off that ship, Anakin raging, Padme realizing what was about to happen and freaking out... and I knew.... HERE WE GO!

Now I want to go home and watch it again.

The Anakin vs. Obi-Wan battle is one of the greatest things ever. In fact, I think I need to pop in the DVD and watch it again. :cool:

Empire is still the best overall, though.

I picked Episode III because I can remember, even as a kid watching the very first Star Wars hearing that Darth Vader was a cyborg because he'd been knocked into a pit of acid/lava in a duel with Ben Kenobi way back in the day...

We'd been waiting to see that lightsaber duel for almost 30 years. It did not disappoint.

Now granted, that's not a vote based purely on the quality of the movie itself, although I think it makes a pretty good case for best of the series. It was, for me, the anticipation.

The hair stood on the back of my neck when Obi-Wan stepped off that ship, Anakin raging, Padme realizing what was about to happen and freaking out... and I knew.... HERE WE GO!

Now I want to go home and watch it again.

If you like ROTS alot check out this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=kh-RWyWGX-w)

If you like ROTS alot check out this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=kh-RWyWGX-w)

Awesome!

I think RotS was really the climax of the set, in a way. The way Palpatine manipulated Anakin's good intentions subtly over the course of the movies made his fall believable.

Remember that moment in RotJ when Obi-Wan says to Luke "Bury your feelings deep, Luke. They do you credit, but they could be made to serve the Emperor." I thought I understood how... but after Episode III I can see exactly what Obi-Wan was afraid of. He'd already seen it happen once, and Anakin had truly been a good man at one time.

And it almost worked. In the Emperor's throne room on Death Star II, Luke lost his cool and aggressively attacked Vader when Leia's safety came into question.

I have to go with the Phantom Menace.

I mean, I loved Jar-Jar. He had all the best lines. And the pod race? Sheer star wars goodness.

Dear gracious God I hope you're having a cruel joke, because if not you may fully expect vast mobs of screaming, hate filled people who actually appreciate the fact that Jar Jar was the worst thing to happen in cinema... hell every kind of history ever!

*Deep, calming breaths* I'm sorry. Jar Jar rant over.


Oh but how I hate him :mad:

I am so very glad no-one has voted for the Phantom Menace.

I'd rather whoever voted for Clones had voted for Menace, because, frankly, Clones needs to be burned.

As for my actual preference, I'd say New Hope, Empire, Jedi, Sith, Menace and Clones.

Return of the Jedi/ Empire Strikes Back tieing for first place
A new Hope
The Phantom Menace
Attack of the Clones
Revenge of the Sith

I really thought that Revenge of the Sith was the worst in the whole series in relative terms. Sure Attack of the Clones was shit, but it was only padding anyway. Revenge of the Sith had to get one thing right, showing how Anikin turned to the dark side in a believable and involving way that didn't fuck up Darth Vader's bckground for the original trilogy, which it fails at miserably. Also I really don't like the new super fast and random lightsaber fights. Totally uninvolving.

ESB, followed by ROTJ, and ANH, (in other words org. trilogy) and the only movie worth something of the official big ones is revenge.

Awesome!

I think RotS was really the climax of the set, in a way. The way Palpatine manipulated Anakin's good intentions subtly over the course of the movies made his fall believable.

Remember that moment in RotJ when Obi-Wan says to Luke "Bury your feelings deep, Luke. They do you credit, but they could be made to serve the Emperor." I thought I understood how... but after Episode III I can see exactly what Obi-Wan was afraid of. He'd already seen it happen once, and Anakin had truly been a good man at one time.

And it almost worked. In the Emperor's throne room on Death Star II, Luke lost his cool and aggressively attacked Vader when Leia's safety came into question.


I hate how they made the sith seem so bad. I like the sith...

I hate how they made the sith seem so bad. I like the sith...

me2 but i't's beacuse they are bad I like them, heh.

me2 but i't's beacuse they are bad I like them, heh.


I like them because they use their emotions for strength, and I can tell you from a personal experience, that works well.

I like them because they use their emotions for strength, and I can tell you from a personal experience, that works well.

most of the jedi code is rubbish, but the sith code makes more sense IMO.

Dear gracious God I hope you're having a cruel joke, because if not you may fully expect vast mobs of screaming, hate filled people who actually appreciate the fact that Jar Jar was the worst thing to happen in cinema... hell every kind of history ever!

*Deep, calming breaths* I'm sorry. Jar Jar rant over.


Oh but how I hate him :mad:

"Once you start down the Dark Path, forever will it dominate your destiny."

I hate how they made the sith seem so bad. I like the sith...

Evil is a point of view, Anakin. :D

I have to go with the Phantom Menace.

I mean, I loved Jar-Jar.
your kidding. or you are under the influence of drugs.

which is it.

your kidding. or you are under the influence of drugs.

which is it.

Drugs, without a shadow of a doubt.

Empire. Best script, best director, least Lucas.

I really thought that Revenge of the Sith was the worst in the whole series in relative terms. Sure Attack of the Clones was shit, but it was only padding anyway. Revenge of the Sith had to get one thing right, showing how Anikin turned to the dark side in a believable and involving way that didn't fuck up Darth Vader's bckground for the original trilogy, which it fails at miserably. Also I really don't like the new super fast and random lightsaber fights. Totally uninvolving.

I agree completely with the bolded statement...though I still thought III was better than I or II.

Top--------------Bottom (my opinion of course)
VI - V - IV - III - II - I

Hmm...reverse order. Perhaps watching all six back to back would make the first two tolerable?

The first one, where Doc tests the DeLorean and the terrorists shoot him.

I have to go with the Phantom Menace.

I mean, I loved Jar-Jar. He had all the best lines. And the pod race? Sheer star wars goodness.
You're being sarcastic, but I actually did like Phantom Menace best. The other new ones were a bit too much with boring light saber fighting, while the old ones were sometimes a bit simple, with boring light saber fighting.

In the old ones it looks like two kids are playing with sticks (glowing sticks), in the new ones you can't make much out of it.

Phantom Menace had the middle road. The fight against Darth Maul was, in my opinion, the best in the entire serie.

I also like the setting. The amazing green planes and classic cities of Naboo and the criminal desertplanet of Tatooine. And those robots were sweet.

Jar jar Binks, meh, didn't bother me that much.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1d/Star_wars_episode_one_the_phantom_menace_ver1.jpg