We watched Star Wars Episodes I, II, and III over the course of several weeks (we don't often take the time to watch a full movie in one sitting). I had previously long ago seen the first and part of the third. But it was like watching them for the first time. It is interesting to watch a movie knowing how it has to end (because I have seen the other six movies), but not remembering the whole plot. I also find it interesting that as time passed and the movie writers changed, the stories of each trilogy have a different feel. There are certain explanations and plot-changing character features that come and go as convenient. Like how some characters show impressive fighting in some movies but are passive in others (R2D2). How the Force works - sometimes healing, sometimes causing immaculate conception, sometimes having a diad, sometimes being inherited. How do the sith choose to use lightning fingers vs fight with a light saber? Why are interplanetary voyages so casually accomplished? This galaxy so long ago is very advanced. Even with some questions I have about the hows and whys, I still find the story entertaining. I am intrigued enough that I might read the books by George Lucas.
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