Well, yeah...kinda embarrasing, actually, but I've never actually watched Star Wars. But I just for some reason got the itch to do so. But what order should I watch them in? 4-6 were the "originals," right? So should I watch 1-3 (the "new" ones?) first, or 4-6? I'm confused...thanks!

4-6, 1-3. simple as that.

how about best to worst? 5, 4, 3*, 6, 2, 1

seriously, I would go 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3

*DISCLAIMER: better than ROTJ but worse than ANH is purely speculation

Proper order is: 4, 5, 6. Make sure Han Solo shoots first.

Then read a summary of 1 and 2 if you must.

Thanks guys. Running out to get 4 and 5 now .

4, 5, 6, then pretend the saga ends there.

Its ok I've never seen them either, I'm glad you brought up this thread because I was as curious about as you were. Can't wait to see them. Thanks for the help guys!

Yeah? The newer ones crap?

No.

Some love em'. Some hate em'.

I like em. They can't compare, but they certainly don't suck, IMO.

James Berardinelli has good things to say about the 1st and 2nd if you're looking for positive reviews.

I wouldn't say I hate them, they're just disappointing compared to the first three. Occasionally some flashy special effects, but the stories aren't nearly as interesting and the writing is nowhere near as good.

I would suggest 6, 2, 1, 4, 3, and 5.

-A New Hope
-Empire Strikes Back
-Wrath of Khan

No,i actually prefer the new ones over the old ones.

Watch them in the order they were released. 4, 5, 6, then 1, 2, and 3. The prequels do tell the story before the last three, but really they work better as telling the backstory.

Plus, if you start with number 1, you'll get to part 2 then have to stop and wait or skip part 3 until may.

And definately watch the prequels. They're not as great as the originals, but in general they're fun space advanture movies with fantastic special effects. Well, I think AoTC is, I don't care for The Phantom Menace. But give em a watch anyway. As backstory they are interesting, and visually they're spectacular.

WAIT... don't forget the Holiday Special.

1-1-1-1-1-1

Seriously now, I agree with the 4-5-6-1-2-3 thing. Actually, if you can get your hands on the original cuts of 4-5-6, I would suggest:

4OE - 5OE - 6OE - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4SE - 5SE - 6SE
Where OE = Original Edition; SE = Special Edition (the one on DVD)

4-6 and 3, pending the reviews
skip 1 & 2, you're not missing anything

that means you will be getting 6 and a bonus disc if you want the legit copies....i also would check out both the originals and the SE....Also fun to compare the 97 editions to the 04....jabba looks so much better

Dont forget to throw in those Ewok movies...

If at all possible watch the original widescreen versions of IV-VI. I'm not sure how you'd be able to find them these days(aside from bootlegs or LDs on eBay), but that should be your first exposure to Star Wars.

I suppose the DVDs will suffice, but I'd hate for you to be sitting there wondering who that shaggy haired kid is at the end of Return of the Jedi.

How about we do an experiment. Have him watch 1-3 and then 4-6 and see what happens.

like everyone has said 4-6 then 1-3. you have to watch these dude

Argeed.

Watch 4,5,6 now. Then on May 18th watch 1 & 2. On May 19th go see 3. When you get home after watching 3, watch 4-6 again.