^^ That is a cool idea if it could be fit into the story and pulled off realistically. There are too many 2 against 1 duels in the PT.
A radical idea I had for the TPM which would shorten the run time considerably would be to just begin the film at the point where the Queen escapes Naboo with the Jedi on her damaged starship, and everyone is forced to land on Tattooine.
I feel like this might mirror ANH more by just throwing the viewer right into the thick of things. The opening text could be changed to still give some back-story but also might include a summary of some of the material cut out.
Turmoil has engulfed the GALACTIC REPUBLIC.
The greedy TRADE FEDERATION, has blockaded the
peaceful world of Naboo with battle ships seeking to place
the helpless planet under their direct control.
Two JEDI KNIGHTS striking a valiant blow to the
Federation Army rescued Queen Padme Amidala of Naboo.
Now aboard her damaged cruiser Padme’ and her new allies are
attempting to escape the Federation clutches and restore
peace to the galaxy…
The opening scenes in TPM have some good parts here and there but by completely cutting them all out maybe some of the better parts could be used later in the movie somehow? Also all of the heavy Jar Jar stuff would instantly go away.
Not sure if this would work, but just figured I'd throw it out there for discussion.