My son's first Star Wars experience. Which Trilogy First?

[Cybernate]

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Start with IV. Always start with IV.

Most people that start with the prequels desire to see the same bright lights and action sequences in the OT but are really disappointed. If they start with the real Star Wars movies, then hopefully their appreciation won't fizzle.

Most of the younger kids I've shown the movies to have liked the prequels better "because they look better". Definitely start with IV and watch them in the order they were produced for this reason, and because I remember watching Empire and hearing "Luke, I am your father."

Vader's revelation to Luke is one of the great movie moments. Don't water it down with the back story first. Similarly, the prequels were made knowing that the audience had already seen the original trilogy, and yet they hold up. Share your movie experience with your son.

P.S.: Good luck not choking up when the Star Wars title crawl begins and you start reading it to him. Been there, done that.

Have a blast!