Many of you are suggesting that it is a bad idea to show her the prequels first because it ruins the experience of the originals. But how can any of you really say that for certain. Most people here saw the originals first and then the prequels so I ask, what frame of reference do you have that showing them the other way ruins the originals. Everyone is going to have their own opinion. And dare I say, part of the reason why we consider the prequels to be so bad is because our standards for what makes a good Star Wars film have been set so high by the original trilogy, especially Empire, that it is impossible for the prequels to live up to our standards. Remove that sentiment and the prequels not only become less offensive, but dare I say it, good. Some people do like them and it's not fair to call all those people stupid just because they like something you don't. And even through it all, she picked 2 of the 3 original movies as her favorites, gagged at all the right stuff in Episode 2, and picked Episode 3 as the best of the prequels and a good film, a sentiment that even many people here share.

First reaction is key, but when and if she goes back and watches the movies again, and becomes a fan, then the real winners will win out. Regardless of what choices she makes, it's her choice. Different things speak to different people. Some people like Jack Nicholson's Joker, others like Heath Ledger. Some prefer Evil Dead, others prefer Army of Darkness. Heck, some of us even like Ghostbusters 2 better than 1.