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GeckoTH said:

I’ll also cast my vote for Hal9000’s edits for all three movies. Stellar work across the board – seamless transitions, better pacing, and some really nice changes to certain characters (their motivations, their fate, etc). I really enjoy watching these three films now thanks to him.

Some alternate mentions… Seciors has a solid edit of Ep I, which I would recommend to those looking to “get through” Ep I as fast as possible. It’s moves at too much of a break-neck pace for my tastes, but it’s still put together very well. For Ep III, L8wrtr has a really good edit as well. There are a few things there that I’m not a fan of, such as the order of a handful of scenes (Anakin makes sudden jumps back and forth between locations with the way certain scenes are ordered). But if, for example, you’re not a fan of Hal9000’s change to Padme’s fate, then L8wrtr’s version would be a suitable alternative.

Personally, I feel that seciors’ edits of I and II, along with L8wrtr’s III make up the best way to watch the prequels. While there are probably better versions of each film out there, there is continuity between them and they all flow very nicely. I also really do love how seciors and L8wrtr both deal with the lightsaber duels and tighten them up a lot. Even the smallest cuts can make all the difference in the world.

Just my two cents. I really do appreciate all the hard work every fan editor has put in to their edits! Such a task takes so much diligence, patience, and skill. Respect to all involved!

Edit: For those who want the best movie possible, regardless of how Star-Wars-y it feels, I STRONGLY suggest giving OnlyYodaForgives’ Neon Noir edit a watch. It’s definitely the most fun I’ve ever had watching the PT in one sitting. It avoids the pitfalls of most 3 in 1 edits too. Excellent edit.