Determining which of the six Star Wars movies is the best

by Lorne Yacuk

I am astonished that the original Stars Wars doesn't win hands down. This film revolutionized movie making, and legitimized Science Fiction to mainstream audiences. Who can forget the electricity of the opening scene...read more

by David A. White

Each of the six Star Wars movies has earned a place on the list of my favorite six films of all time suffice to say, the sextilogy is simply amazing. George Lucas has created a masterpiece that has left a mark on the fil...read more

by Thomas White

Star Wars is an excellet saga of space fantasy movies. The action, drama, and even comedy have inspired people of all ages over the past thirty years. Although each movie is excellent, there are certain ones that all have ...read more

by Anthony Chatfield

I'm treading in dangerous waters, some of the more dangerous nerd infested waters around. I'm familiar to the dangers that lurk, but I still must be wary. And so, looking over both of my shoulders and all around, I step ou...read more

by James Hare

I think deciding the best of anything always comes down to personal taste, no-one can really prove which is the best no matter how un-biased the critic. Watching the 6 Star Wars films now I can say my tastes have definitel...read more

by Samuel Crawford

The answer to this question is different for everyone for different reasons. It's best to look at the major drawing points and detractors of each film. Episode one is the first chronologically so it answers several quest...read more

by Shawn Vilmaire

What is the basis of comparison for these movies? Is it effects? Is it straight story? The entire first series qualifies by these criteria. Admittedly the effects in Episode I and II were far better than the original...read more

by John Devera

The best of the six Star Wars movies is The Empire Strikes Back, Episode V. When I first saw Star War: A New Hope, I knew that I was watching a revelation, a sea change, a vital and cataclysmic earthquake that would c...read more

by Nick Stock

Return of the Jedi. There you go, I figured it out. It was easy. You disagree? Fine. Instead of showing why Jedi (Episode six of six) is the best film of all, I'll go ahead and show the other films and show why they s...read more

by Thomas Kling

For a true fan, deciding on which movie in the Star Wars franchise is best is a difficult decision. Some diehard followers of the originals may make disparaging remarks about the prequels, but each of the six movies has s...read more

by Lostash

I have recently watched all six movies again back to back. They all have their individual merits without question, but which is the best? That will depend on several factors. Your age is one, as we of a certain era, maybe ...read more

by Peter Davies

Too each his own as they say. In remembering that 1978 was a long time ago in a Hollywood far far away there is a lot to be said for the then ground breaking effects. But as the illustrious Mr Lucas said, "I make these fi...read more

by Ashley Benlove

I love the Star Wars films, I really do. I love them all. But, which one is the best though? You might get a lot of different answers. For the romantics at hearts and the girly-girls, they might think Attack of the Clo...read more

by Todd Pheifer

As someone who grew up in the 70's and 80's, I am a big Star Wars fan. I have seen all six movies multiple times, and truthfully I am willing to give the lesser movies the benefit of the doubt simply because they are Star...read more

by Tad Wesley

I think as far as storyline, "The Empire Strikes Back" is the best of the Star Wars movies. In it, we are introduced to Yoda, who explains to Luke (and us) the true meaning and nature of The Force. (Side note: don't bel...read more

by Shandra Lorne

Although Star Wars should be viewed holistically because the story it presents is of such epic proportions, I believe the best episode is Episode One. Of the six episodes, four, five, and six provide the best sense of a...read more

by Nathan H

What is the best Star Wars film? That is a very difficult questions, because I am a fan of the original trilogy and they all have strengths. However, The Empire Strikes Back is the best of the Star Wars films. Why? 1. I...read more

by Jonathan Pape

I've been circling this theory around with some friends now and I thought I would share it with the world, there are only two types of Star Wars movies, the ones with Harrison Ford and the ones without Harrison Ford. Let ...read more

by Johnny Slade

As a huge fan of the series, I would have to say that within the acting, script, special effects, directorial, and over-all quality would go for THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. It is the best out of all the installments in the ...read more

by Colton Revard

Extracting a "best" Star Wars film of the trilogy that touched the whole world is a very difficult task and my guess would be that the first six people with opinions on the movies would claim each of the six, they are all ...read more