Yeah, I definitely think part of the reason why TPM is the most reviled of the prequels is the fact that it was the first disappointment, the one that first introduced all those elements everyone hates about the prequels and "ruined" our idea of what Star Wars is (aka: midichlorians, boring Senate meetings, boring…

Was Empire Strikes Back necessary? Is any film necessary?

I think TFA did what it needed to do, which is establish good will among fans that Disney can actually make Star Wars movie while getting you invested in the new cast.

Same here. I recently rewatched them with Rifftax in preparation for TFA, and I was surprised at how "watchable" TPM was. Don't get me wrong- it's still bad. But it at least it looked and felt like an actual movie, unlike the other two. AotC in particular was completely unwatchable (even w/ Rifftrax) and unsalvageable.

I agree. Even though it's the most reviled one on the internet, I actually think it's the least bad one. Don't get me wrong- I still think it's a bad movie. But I think most of the hate comes from how disappointing it was a Star Wars film (introducing midichlorians, and what not). But if we remove "Star Wars" from the…

Revenge of the Sith being "dark" is literally the one reason ever given why it's the "good one". Well, guess what, people? My stool is dark, but it's still shit.

I can see why it wouldn't be for everyone. Hell, that was my first thought after finishing the film, even though I personally really enjoyed it.

I wholeheartedly agree. I don't think he's a bad actor by any means, but I really don't think he's nearly as great as everyone makes him out to be, nor do I think it's some huge loss that he hasn't won an Oscar. He can turn in a good performance, but I agree that he doesn't have that much of a range as an actor.

Agreed. Jeremy Sumpter is ridiculously charming as Peter.