In what order should one watch the SIX Star wars movies and get the best impact?

I-VI would make you look at Darth Vader totally different.

It could be good in the sense that you feel more for this character. – He’s not just a evil villain but someone you actually might feel sorry for

It could be good in the sense that you feel more for this character. –

"apology accepted Captain Needa " talk about being ice cold

I would watch 1,2,3 then 4,5,6. Because after watching three master pieces, who the hell would want to sit through 1,2,3?

very true...

but I think I'd watch 4, 5, 6 one day and 1, 2, 3 the next...

I dont think i will even ever own episode 1 and 2. If i buy episode 3 i may spring for the other two just because im a collector. I think the only positive things to come from the prequals were the light saber scenes and darth maul. I believe these are the only two things worth mentioning of the prequals. Even the light saber battles were few and far between. For being the final star wars flick, i truly believe there should have been more jedi action. Aside from episode 3 and the end of 1 and 2 we were given very little saber action.

After youe see Episode 3, it makes 1 & 2 better to watch. Well eveyones talked about how the the big twist in ESb will be gone. GL said if you want the twist to still be a surprise, and you show these movies to your childre, watch them 4,5,6,1,2,3. When they get older and undertand that Vader is Luke's father and how Anakin became Vader, then you can watch them 1,2,3,4,5,6.

1-6! SO MANY MORE SUPRISES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I am your father"
...pshh..
that doesn't compare to Anakin going all EVIL!!! WHAT A SHOCKER TO PEOPLE WATCHING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!

Originally posted by theshakl
1-6! SO MANY MORE SUPRISES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I am your father"
...pshh..
that doesn't compare to Anakin going all EVIL!!! WHAT A SHOCKER TO PEOPLE WATCHING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!

You really think that would be more surprising than finding out that vadar was lukes father? I mean anakin going to the dark side really isnt a surprise, it is just the pace of the story. It isnt like one moment he is good and the enxt he is killing children. It was a gradual pace leading up to an obvious occurrence.

the bottom line is, wether you've seen any of the films or not, everyone knows Anakin becomes Darth Vader, and everyone know Vader is Luke's father...

"the bottom line is, wether you've seen any of the films or not, everyone knows Anakin becomes Darth Vader, and everyone know Vader is Luke's father..."

well that is just stupid...contrary to popular belief some people are completely clueless and second of all you aren't thinkin of the future.. u know..there is a future out there........

1-6 for sure, well we could kinda skip 1.

and i agree with someone before, u'll have all the info now and come up with even more questions bout 4-6

Originally posted by theshakl
1-6! SO MANY MORE SUPRISES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I am your father"
...pshh..
that doesn't compare to Anakin going all EVIL!!! WHAT A SHOCKER TO PEOPLE WATCHING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!

I belive the "I am your father" is a greater moment to cherishthan the notion that Anakin goes evil. Remaber, in Ep II, he does a few Jedi thinsg like killing sandbabies and their families, and gets married, and he even took off on young Owen's speeder bike without permission in order to seek out his mother, and Ep Ii already kida spoiled that one. Therefore the movies should be seen 4,5,6, 1,2,3 as to save the "I'm your father' suprise intact, with its full impact!

ep 3...in 4, 5, and 6 you knever knew about darth vader and what he went through who he was before, and how he turned this gave you a new prospective know you feel sad whenever you see vader

456123, when you watch 123 you could see alot of things connect and it makes it really interesting, and also, if you watch it as 123456, the surprises in 456 are ruined

i agree that the movies should be watched OT first, then PT if you are a SW noob, but i really liked watching it 1-6, just because, as i have said before, it gives me a whole new appreciation for Vader. and besides, when you already know everything, it's fun to watch them in order.

4,5,6,1,2,3 but it would be cool to be unaware that palps is sith and in control of the senet. It would be cool to have the films erased from your memory so we could try both ways 😉

same order as theoretical release. same way most people began to love it

My ideal way of viewing (your mileage may vary):
4, 5, 6, 1, 2, Clone Wars, 3, 4, 5, 6

The original trilogy to get the feel for it (also you might be a tad disappointed with the FX and the fights after watching the prequel trilogy first).
I for one think the "I am your father" moment is far more shocking and gripping than the often badly acted "Anakin turns evil" arc or even the "Palpatine is Sidious" arc, which EVERYONE I have seen the prequels with so far (and who didn't know the original movies) saw coming a mile off.
Then, after having seen the OT, watch the PT to see how it all happened in the beginning. Still plenty of good stuff there, also, after having sat through the Ewoks already, Jar Jar might be easier to digest.
Clone Wars between 2 and 3 is essential IMHO since it has a better grasp on the Padmé/Anakin relationship than most of the scenes in the movie did, and it sets up Grievous nicely (and in fact, again has some GG scenes that are better than the ones in the movie).
Finally, after all that, watch the original trilogy again to see how it all fits together (or doesn't, as the case may be).

And then, if the people you just introduced to that Star Wars marathon still want more, show them the Ewoks movies and then the Holiday Special to get them to shut up. 😈