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Originally posted by: Bossk
To me, the only similarity between the OT and the PT is that they share the name "Star Wars". Otherwise I do try and separate them as much as possible. That allows me to enjoy AOTC a lot more. And I do. I really liked AOTC. Can't say the same about TPM, but I have only seen it once. So that could be a contributing factor. I've been meaning to give it a second chance, just haven't gotten around to it.
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who has that approach (separating the prequels and the originals). It's probably the best way to do it. I once thought that a day-long Star Wars marathon would be fun, but the differences between the two trilogies would clash too much, so I figure it's best to just watch the trilogies separately. Also, my references to the prequels when discussing the original trilogy are mainly limited to generalities and basic facts.
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Originally posted by: GundarkHunter
The problem is actually that GL is trying to put his back story to film and flesh out the details @ the same time. Since we have all been living w/ SW for over 25 years, we have already fleshed out those details in the back story in our own minds. As a result, we have our own preconceived notions of how the PT should play out. Since GL's vision is not the same as those notions, we have become disillusioned with the PT. Thus, why it is best to judge the PT on its own merits rather than comparing it with the OT.
That's the exact reason why this debate exists. That and how GL is not acknowledgeing that basic fact. The way my best friend and I, out of all of my friends, are able to enjoy the prequels is because we've judged each trilogy separately.