Star Wars: I - VI

The wait is over. Now that the series is complete we can rank the two trilogies from best to worst.

Starting with:

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Stole the show: Qui Gonn

Best Part: Rod Race

Ranking in the Series: 6

One word summary: Underwhelming

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Stole the show: Yoda

Best Part: Yoda Fight & Speeder Chase

Ranking in the series: 3

One word summary: Balanced

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Stole the show: Obi Wan Kenobi

Best Part: Opening and closing scenes

Ranking in the series: 5

One word summary: Overwhelming

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Stole the show: Everyone in top form

Best Part: Too many to mention

Ranking in the Series: 1

One word summary: Best by virtue of being first

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Stole the show: Darth Vader

Best Part: Wampa and Cloud City

Ranking in the Series: 2

One word summary: Close second

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Stole the show: Jabba the Hutt

Best Part: Jabba's Palace/Rescuing Han

Worst Part: Do you have to ask? (Ewoks)

Ranking in the Series: 4


Of course because the rankings are subjective, they may change over time. Sometimes Empire may be higher or AOTC might be lower. Do classic performances outweigh modern digital technology? I say yes.

But at the end of the day Star Wars was a fun long ride for it's intended audience.