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IKilledSifo-Dyas Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 8/8/03 11:35am Subject: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT? - Date Edited: 7/18/05 3:25pm (1 edits total) Edited By: DamonD
	There is a lot of talk on these boards from older fans (the over 30 crowd,like me) who are not very pleased with the prequels so far,and complain that they do not compare to the originals (not like me).I was wondering if any older fans actually prefer the PT to the OT?So far,I am loving the prequels and despite what everyone say,they do make me feel like a kid again (I'm 35).Having said that,I will say that at the moment,I like the OT slighly more,but not by much.Here is how I would rank them at the moment: 1. TESB 2. AOTC (I liked Empire just a little more, but definitely prefer it to ANH) 3. ANH 4. TPM (I know lots of people hated it,but I was surprised how much I really liked this movie and place it slightly behind ANH) 5.ROTJ (Ok,don't flame me,but I loathe Jedi. I'm not going to go into a big explaination why,but you know that thread they had about all the reasons why Jedi sucked?I agreed with most of them) Now if Ep.3 can live up to it's potential (which I think it can),It could at least over take over the third spot from ANH, putting 2 of the 3 prequels in my top 3 (making it my prefered trilogy).Anyway,any other old timers loving the PT or even like it more than the OT? P.S. Please don't turn this into a bashers vs gushers thread.That is not my intent. I just want to see if any orignal fans are liking the prequels as much (or more) than I am. DamonD edit: Gave it a good long run, but this one's long passed the point of either being constructive or even relevant to the Saga Forum. -----signature----- Obi-Wan Kenobi - "After Qui-Gon was killed,Anakin was pretty upset,so I tried to cheer him up with booze and humor.I told him "Don't 'Qui' Anakin,he's 'Gon'.Here,have some 'Jinn'".He didn't think it was funny."
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Latorski Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 8/8/03 12:30pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	I like them about the same. ANH is my personal favorite. I like all of the others about the same. Each brings on a different wave of nostalgia, even AOTC.
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jeedai_master_ousley Registered: Mar '03	Date Posted: 8/8/03 1:41pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	I do not judge the movies as PT/OT, but as Star Wars. To me, it's all one big story, sorta like a book series. Sure, there's parts that I like and dislike about each movie, but as a whole the likes largely outweigh the dislikes. -----signature----- Red 3 \| Lt Commander \| Security Lt \| Mentor to LordSilvertouch \| EUDF Dark Lords of the JC \| Master to Iron_Fist Yellow Aces \| Squad Commander \| N J O Fan Club
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DARTHMORDOR Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 8/8/03 1:54pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	no question the originals are the best why else are we here. the new ones are fun but I still love the originals far more. -----signature----- so lonestar you see that evil will always triumph over good, because good is dumb! kneel before zod...er I mean valorum
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Mr_Mundi Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 8/8/03 1:55pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	I think that the OT has a certain magic, that the prequels will never top. But having said that, I still love the prequels, and I think, that it is great, that George Lucas went back and made them. And together this make an awsome saga. -----signature----- Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me. -- Collector of colored cardboards and old iron...
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Mr Bungle Registered: Mar '99	Date Posted: 8/8/03 2:16pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	I'm a fan in his 30s...the PT has had its share of ups and downs...I can't lie. But I still enjoy the heck out of the new movies. The magic of the OT is the reason we're all here in the first place. But there is a mythical, surreal feeling to the new movies and a sense of inevitable dread leading up to the next movie. There are elements to both that I prefer. I prefer the acting and humor of the OT, but I prefer the FX and scope of the PT. The Phantom Menace has its problems, and it's probably my least favorite. But Attack of the Clones saved the franchise, breathed new life into the PT and it's back on track for an incredible ending. I have high, high hopes for III. -----signature----- "I'd buy THAT for a dollar!"
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PalpatineAntikristos Registered: Oct '02	Date Posted: 8/8/03 2:58pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	I am over 30 and prefer the PT, despite my dislike of aspects of TPM. While I generally prefer the OT movies individually, as a whole I like the arc of the PT much more for telling a cohesive story and having a unified vision. I am the rare fan who doesn't much care for action sequences, so I actually prefer the political action, courtly behavior, and elegance of the PT-era. In short, I like the "grey" shading of the PT, as opposed to the "black and white" of the OT. Most of all, I get to see more Palpatine/Sidious in the PT! Here's my list thus far: 1. ESB 2. ATOC (nearly tied with ESB) 3. ANH 4. ROTJ (+Palpatine is crucial in the redemption scenes -Ewoks, rehashed ideas [Death StarII]) 5. TPM (+generally visually superior, elegance, politics, Sidious/Palpatine -Jar Jar, cheesiness, Anakin's dialogue ["yippee!"]
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SITHlover Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 8/8/03 6:44pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	I'm 33 and the PT has not disappointed me at all. I do have to say though that as a kid the OT could do no wrong because you were a kid and could easily over look any problems that those films had, that said, I think both sets of films do have their share of problems but to be a true SW fan you have to over look these and just love the movies for what they are. For me the PT gives us Jedi in their prime and the LONG awaited answer (for me anyway) to what were the clone wars. Not to mention a VERY smart story of how the Sith slide into power. The OT holds a lot of sentimental value for me and I only wish that I could watch the PT as a child as well, I'm sure I would enjoy it even more that I do now, if that's possible. -----signature----- Star Wars is a religion.
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Otis_Frampton Title: LFL Artist Mo derator Emeritus Registered: Jan '01	Date Posted: 8/8/03 7:13pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	I'm 30, and in many ways I do prefer the PT. I absolutely adore the new films. Ultimately, though . . it won't matter. In 10 years, when I sit down to watch the Saga on DVD, I won't think "OT vs PT" at all. I suspect that it will be the same for many, many others. -Otis -----signature----- http://www.otisframpton.com/
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undergroundrar Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 8/8/03 7:25pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT? - Date Edited: 8/8/03 7:25pm (1 edits total) Edited By: undergroundrar
	Each has it's strengths and weaknesses. But what's truly incredible is how the new films and old films really compliment each other and strengthen the story. -----signature----- Wookie love? Why'd you say 'wookie love!?'
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royalguard96 Registered: Aug '01	Date Posted: 8/9/03 6:27am Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	I do not judge the movies as PT/OT, but as Star Wars. To me, it's all one big story, sorta like a book series. I agree. If I had to rank the films, AOTC would be #1 and ESB #2, and I was 7 when ESB came out. To me, the PT = OT. It's all Star Wars and it's all good! -----signature----- How I rank the Star Wars movies: 1. ANH; 1. ESB; 1. ROTJ; 1. TPM; 1. AOTC; 1. ROTS
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BobaFrank Registered: Jul '01	Date Posted: 8/9/03 6:40am Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT? - Date Edited: 8/9/03 6:41am (1 edits total) Edited By: BobaFrank
	I agree to a certain point it's all SW. I was 8 when ANH came out and it was actually just called Star Wars. ANH was added later. I love the PT but I don't have the same emotional attachment to the PT that I do to the OT. I've probably watched TPM close to 40 times now and AOTC about 25 and there are "old SW feelings" there, but it's still not like how I feel watching the OT. If I had to choose between the trilogies I'd pick the OT every time. But, since it's all one big movie we don't have to worry, right? -----signature----- "Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering." -Yoda TPM "May the Force Be with You." "One Nation Under GOD." "I want to come with you to Alderaan and become a Jedi like my father." "I am a Jedi. Like my father before me."
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solojones Registered: Sep '00	Date Posted: 8/9/03 12:03pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	Well I'm not an 'old' fan in terms of age since I'm only 16, but I certainly grew up on the OT and have loved it since before I can remember. There's a certain fondness of nostalgia I've attached to it definitely just because of what it is. ESB is my favourite so far, but I have an inkling that if I'm fair Ep. III could be better, but of course we can't know that yet... Personally, I have a hard time chosing favourites in the saga or saying that I like the OT better than the PT. There are things I love about the OT that I think the PT lacks (like Han), but there are things the PT has done to enhance the overall impact of the saga and indeed to give more depth to the OT. I just see the saga as a whole as wonderful, despite the flaws in all the films. There's nothing like it. -sj loves kevin spacey -----signature----- 6 x 9 = 42 Proud member of the Colbert Nation My short films: http://www.youtube.com/solojones1138
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DamonD Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 8/9/03 1:24pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	I like 'em the same. It's all Star Wars -----signature----- I love all 6 Star Wars films. Live with it. Member of FIGS, the Fantastic Ian (McDiarmid) Gushers Society.
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Sauntaero Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 8/9/03 1:47pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT? - Date Edited: 8/9/03 1:48pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Sauntaero
	I'm with solojones - new kid who's been addicted to Star wars since age two. The OT will always be a classic, but I like the PT a lot. TPM was a bit of a disappointment, but whatever anybody says, AOTC was quite worthy of the name Star Wars. There's no way I can rank these movies- they're all too good! -----signature----- All you need is love.
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Lukecash Registered: Jun '01	Date Posted: 8/9/03 4:45pm Subject: RE: Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT?
	I'm 36, and grew up on the OT. I love the PT, and consider them better in a lot of ways to the OT in terms of story arcs, special effects and things of that nature. HOWEVER, To me no movie will ever have the same "wow" factor that Star Wars had for me when I was a kid. It's purely the best movie experience I have ever had, or ever will. Otherwise, I love em all...even ROTJ -----signature----- Boss Nass and Captian Tarpalis were brave, compentent warriors.- my words that will alway haunt me. You were right about one thing master, the negotiations were short"- ob-wani To expect Star Wars to be anything but itself is courting doom-me being wise
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