krloz said:

That is why I was suggesting a prologue before the film instead of flashbacks inside the movie, which feels even more "unstar warsy" than a prologue.

I like the idea of a prologue....before Phantom Menace.

Why? Because so many of the crucial plot elements: The Sith, The Nature Of The Force, The Jedi, The Formation of the Republic, The Chosen One Prophecy....are glossed over so much in the prequels that you don't even really know what they are.

It'd be nice to have a prologue explaining what the Sith are, what the Chosen One Prophecy means, and what the Force is. Think about it: no one ever actually addresses what the Force IS in Episode I. To a first time viewer, it'd be confusing to have these guys that are just randomly able to push back robots with their minds.