Countdown to Star Wars

[NJmike PE]

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Wife and I saw it on the 21st. We both really liked it. I'm a big enough fan to get excited to see it, but not so much to actively look for plot holes or problems. There was definitely a bit of lip-service paid and some gratuitous "throw-back" to the original series , but it wasn't bad. I'd like to see it again in the theaters.

Before we watched it, we re-watched the previous movies in Machete Order (4, 5, 2, 3, 6).  The story is a lot better in that order and led into the newest one really well.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Here's an interesting take on how to watch the series:

http://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/

TLR

IV, V, II, III, VI

Skip 1 because it doesn't really help the story. This way, I and III are more of a flashback.

We watched it in this order, it really does tell a better story.  Skipping 1 actually helped the story quite a bit (no whiny 8yr old, removes the creepy factor of the Ani & Padme love story, and most importantly almost eliminates Jar Jar).  If you insist on watching it, insert it between 5 & 2 in the order above.

 

[MetsFan]

Just came back from watching it. It was pretty awesome!

My only complaint was that we sat 4 rows from the front and had to move my head around a lot to keep up with the action. We watched it at an imax dome.

 

[jglavin PE]

I picked up copies of the original trilogy "Despecialized" versions... basically a really nice HD version of the original, unaltered trilogy stitched together from a bunch of various sources. I've only had time to watch through episode IV but from what I've seen so far, this guy did a really great job. The files are in 720p which is not 1080 but still looks great on my projector.

http://motherboard.vice.com/read/star-wars-despecialized-edition-removes-alterations-to-the-original-trilogy

I think there are official download instructions somewhere, but I just went looking in the 'usual' sources and was able to find it.

 

[MetsFan]

^^ It took me 3 days to download ep IV haha. I downloaded the 30 part rar version.

 

[Road Guy]

I still have an original unopened trilogy on VHS if anyone is interested

 

[snickerd3]

ours is open but we have that too, and on DVD.  

 

[Ken PE 3.1]

you have to have the vhs, or else you get the 'updated' version.

 

[matt267 PE]

you have to have the vhs, or else you get the 'updated' version.

I have the VHS original box set and the "remastered" VHS box set. Both are at my parents house. I might pick them up today.

 

[MetsFan]

 

[knight1fox3]

^^ LOL

 

[knight1fox3]

 

[Road Guy]

Someone posted this old skool pic of people waiting in line to see the original movie back in the day....

 

[snickerd3]

the marshmellow coats are back in style now...so is the long hair for boys

 

[Road Guy]

Yeah it kind of made me miss being able to have long hair

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Find the panda.

 

[NJmike PE]

Middle right

 

[matt267 PE]

I also found C-3PO.

 

[NJmike PE]

I also found C-3PO.

Half of him, anyway