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Feb 16, 2014 - 12:49 PM
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kingtolkien
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I am 40 years old and have seen the Star Wars films in order 4,5,6,1,2,3.
I want to show them in my 7 years old daughter.
Do you think that I should wait a couple of years and most importantly in what order should she see them? 1,2,3,4,5,6. or 4,5,6,1,2,3.
I mean it's very impressive that Anakin turns to Vader in episode 3 but in my opinion it's even more impressive when Vader tells Luke that he is his father in episode 5.
Of course the obvious order is 1-6. But....
Any suggestions... and why?
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Feb 16, 2014 - 2:36 PM
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jenkwombat
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I would do the 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3 method --- the way they were introduced to the public.
Of course you can always leave out The Phantom Menace if you so choose, but since she's 7, she may not suffer from Jar Jar-phobia the way so many from my/our generation do. Remember, being 40, you're seeing the saga through very different eyes than she is.
Any way you do it, I think you should start with 4 and 5 though; you kind of need those as a proper introduction to that universe....
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Feb 16, 2014 - 2:47 PM
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Tom Servo
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The order that people seem to like is:
4, 5, 2, 3, 6. This way you start off with a bang, and then when you get the revelation at the end of 5 and end on that cliffhanger, you go back and fill in that backstory before resolving both the cliffhanger and the whole saga. 1 can be watched separately as it has no effect on the rest of the saga.
I have to disagree, though, in that Episode I is essential to the entire series. It introduces the tenets of both the Jedi Order and the Sith, it shows Palpatine's initial rise to power from a senator, it introduces Qui-Gon Jinn who's belief in the "living force" informs the rest of the saga especially as he is mentioned in Episode III, it introduces Anakin as an amazing, wunderkind pilot in the pod race sequence, we see Obi-wan as a padawan and the lessons he learns from Qui-Gon, it introduces Anakin's mother and the role she plays in his life both on Tatooine and her affect on him once he leaves to become a Jedi... I could go on and on. I mean, an important emotional key in Episode III is the jippor snippet made by Anakin and given to Padme in Episode I, so that's just one more reason why this movie shouldn't be excluded from viewing. I realize some fans have their problems with Episode I but it actually is brimming with characters, plotlines and emotional touchstones that resonate throughout the subsequent films.
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Feb 16, 2014 - 3:00 PM
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jenkwombat
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The order that people seem to like is:
4, 5, 2, 3, 6. This way you start off with a bang, and then when you get the revelation at the end of 5 and end on that cliffhanger, you go back and fill in that backstory before resolving both the cliffhanger and the whole saga. 1 can be watched separately as it has no effect on the rest of the saga.
I have to disagree, though, in that Episode I is essential to the entire series. It introduces the tenets of both the Jedi Order and the Sith, it shows Palpatine's initial rise to power from a senator, it introduces Qui-Gon Jinn who's belief in the "living force" informs the rest of the saga especially as he is mentioned in Episode III, it introduces Anakin as an amazing, wunderkind pilot in the pod race sequence, we see Obi-wan as a padawan and the lessons he learns from Qui-Gon, it introduces Anakin's mother and the role she plays in his life both on Tatooine and her affect on him once he leaves to become a Jedi... I could go on and on. I mean, an important emotional key in Episode III is the jippor snippet made by Anakin and given to Padme in Episode I, so that's just one more reason why this movie shouldn't be excluded from viewing. I realize some fans have their problems with Episode I but it actually is brimming with characters, plotlines and emotional touchstones that resonate throughout the subsequent films.
I agree with you. However, some people really insist on totally dismissing that film. I just wouldn't want his daughter to miss out on 'Star Wars' *completely* just because some people choose, for their own reasons, to disregard that particular film.
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Episode IV
Episode V
Episode VI
Then a special viewing order is necessary for the prequels. This will require some other items and some minor effort.
First, you get some popcorn, party horns, streamers, sugar free candy and soda, and a CD player and a copy of a CD that has a recording of Hallelujah by Händel. Make sure you are in your house:
Episode I
Put it in the toilet, then take a huge dump on it. Make sure to eat a bunch of tacos, breadsticks, and raw cookie dough twelve hours before hand. Then drink a bunch of sugar free soda and scarf down a bunch of sugar free candy, and take four laxaties the twelve hours before, to make a mighty powerful explosive stink bomb. Then mail it to George Lucas.
Episode II
Remove from packaging. Place DVD/blu-ray/hard drive the movie is on, inside the microwave. Microwave at high for two minutes. Place in trash. Be thankful.
Episode III
Okay, so now you have to go outside. Make sure the popcorn is being made, 'cause you'll need it shortly. Go to you paved driveway, place the DVD in a wooden effigy of Jar Jar Binks doing a reach around with George Lucas (effigy optional). Light it on fire. Turn on Hallelujah. By this time the leftover sugar free soda should be trying to pry your bladder open to release gushing piss; have a special father & son moment and put the fire out by peeing on the DVD and effigy as Hallelujah play. After the fire is out, blow the party horns and throw up the streamers and sing along to Hallelujah. Alter plans as necessary for a daughter/father moment.
Optional: then get a stick, to make sure the fire is out totally, and beat the shit out of the smouldering remains.
As you recover, take a special family moment to then consider what to do with the Star Wars Christmas special, as you have celebratory popcorn.
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The way it was released to the public is the best way, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3.
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