Had the first prequel lacked Jar Jar it would be #1 best for the prequels, but his presence was too much. Your question to Irishman is an interesting one though. I'd introduce them like I saw them, old trilogy first mainly because those are the best to me, and when you see the newer films you love seeing the original story behind it. At least that was the feeling I got when I saw The Phantom Menace in theaters years ago. [/QB]
I agree (as hundreds of thousands do) with you on Jar Jar's presence in Menace, but casting Jack Loyld as young Aniken ruined that movie.
Also the Pod race was too long, and not needed
They should have cast someone a little older and incorporated a little darkness into the role.
