I haven’t seen Hal’s version but I’m pretty sure I’ve seen more PT edits than anyone, and nothing can be done to any prequel to pull it out of the bottom three.
I agree that even in edits they are still in the bottom three but the gap gets shorter and they at least become enjoyable.
This.
I do really like theatrical RotS.
While I don’t, I will say I like an edited ROTS more than the SE of Return of the Jedi
Also this.
And I don’t think it’s odd at all to say. You like Hal’s post-theatrical edit of ROTS better than George’s post-theatrical edit(s) of ROTJ. And I agree.