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OutboundFlight
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Ranking the Star Wars films
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1-Apr-2019, 4:42 PM

My Updated Ranking

  1. Attack of the Clones: This has been hated on by many, but has always held a special place in my heart. The Coruscant Chase, Jango freaking Fett, the Arena… this is everything that Star Wars represents.

  2. The Phantom Menace: Although the politics are confusing and boring, the set pieces are top notch with the Podrace and Maul duel. Young Anakin is annoying, but Jar Jar is hilarious.

  3. Revenge of the Sith: By far the most “epic” of the Star Wars movies, although I think it goes a bit try-hard at times. There is a great story but hard to squeeze in perfectly, leading to certain moments like that boring opera.

  4. Solo: This is a fine movie. I don’t have any problems with it, but I just can’t place it as high as the holy PT. Where’s the Jedi?

  5. The Last Jedi: I am divided on this movie. I love the Canto Bight subplot which adds some real nuance to the war. But then there is the cringe worthy Rey/Kylo scenes. Also, why didn’t Poe just listen to Holdo?

  6. Rogue One: Basically the Star Wars forgettable Marvel movie. A solid first two acts starring likeable characters, but it all falls apart with that lame third act. Darth Vader becomes the star jeez. What is so special about Darth anyways?

  7. Return of the Jedi: Looking back, I can see Lucas is on the right track. But the OT is still boring. As the first I “don’t like”, ROTJ wastes time with a contrived Luke/Vader plot. Why couldn’t we have a guerrila warfare story with the Ewoks?

  8. The Force Awakens: A ripoff of an even worse movie, the only things that saves this cash grab is the effects.

  9. A New Hope: Why do people like this movie? Luke is a whiny brat who suddenly gets everything he ever wanted. Leia never gets her time to shine. Han is an asshole who is treated a hero? At least the special edition made him more likeable; poor Greedo. I simply don’t understand the love for this movie.

  10. The Empire Strikes Back: Ugh. The only one I flat out despise, this is a true slog. Want to watch a Battle on Hoth? Gotta wait to see Luke’s Wanpa shenanigans. Want to learn from an epic Jedi Master? Instead you’ll get an alien who talks backwards because why not. Want to have a conclusion to your darn story? Nope watch the next cash grab. Argh, the prequels were so much better than the originals.

Oh, and one last thing:

April Fools.