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Star Wars (The Order of My Favorite to My Least Favorite Movie in the Saga)

Darth Vader.

May the 4th be with you as Star Wars fan celebrate this day and I said to myself: "Why the heck not? Let me post my favorite to least favorite Star Wars movies." So here is the order:

The Empire Strikes Back (1980), PG, 4 stars

This movie is The Dark Knight of the original series with a lot of riveting action sequences starting with the Battle of Hoth on the snowy planet with all those walkers firing at the good guys. It elevates the tension between all of the characters, especially between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker in their infamous and climactic lightsaber duel and the commencement of Han Solo's and Leia's romantic relationship while hiding from Vader. This is a classic sci-fi action film.

Luke and Han Solo rescuing Princess Leia.
A New Hope (1977), PG, 4 stars

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

I wished I could have been born and watch this film for the very first time in a movie theatre. I bet it was packed and an exciting crowd. It was definitely fresh and original in that time that nobody has seen this kind of energy before. It starts with Princess Leia delivering a message to Obi-Wan Kenobi in his old state while her ship was under attack by Darth Vader and his stormtroopers. This is the first movie to see all of the characters: Luke, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2... This movie is also another sci-fi classic in the tradition of sci-fi entertainment.

Anakin being masked as Darth Vader.
Revenge of the Sith (2005), PG-13, 3.5 stars

The only movie that is worth watching over and over in the most recent batch of Star Wars films as it wraps up the series with revealing who the traitors are in starting the Clone Wars. It also reveals how Anakin becomes Darth Vader and how Padme's and Anakin's relationship winds up. This is definitely the darkest film of the series where only one scene deservedly earns the PG-13 rating. Despite the high praise for its action sequences, the dialogue is the weakest part as it becomes unbearably laughable.

The final duel between father and son.
Return of the Jedi (1983), PG, 3.5 stars

The exciting conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy as it wraps each character's fate up beautifully and also wraps up the war between the Empire and the allies. The minor weakness is the Ewoks fighting against the stormtroopers in the climactic battle for the galaxy. It seems a bit silly with sticks and rocks against laser guns and mini-walkers. But, aside from that, it is a fun and exciting movie.

Anakin being tested.
The Phantom Menace (1999), PG, 3 stars

Ok, ok. I know that this one is the most laughable and unbearable movie of the entire Star Wars series. Jar Jar is also the worst character imaginable in any series. I did not buy any of his humor. Most of the story is a bit slow in the middle portion when the characters are in Tatooine. But, the movie gets entertaining as they land in Coruscant and we see Darth Maul for the first time. The lightsaber duel between Darth Maul vs Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi is admittedly awesome and the best part of the movie. It kind of sold it for me.

The battle in the arena.
Attack of the Clones (2002), PG, 2 stars

The action sequences are very good, but, unfortunately, there are about 2 or 3 scenes of it and the rest of the movie is just awful dialogue between Anakin and Padme as we witness the beginning of their romantic relationship. The movie is a bit boring in the middle section. However, John Williams' score is naturally and always perfect in this movie and in the entire series.

May the Fourth be with you and let's just hope that J.J. Abrams does a great job making the seventh installment to the Star Wars saga.

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