When The Empire Strikes Back came out...
 | It was poorly received and underperformed at the box office, as it didn't match the expectations of a Star Wars sequel |
| Without ROTJ and an understanding of the larger story, themes, and universe, the reaction to ESB could be understood |
| Now, nearly 5 years after the final Matrix installment, I'm curious what you guys think was the best film, looking back with a longer perspective |
| I still prefer the 2nd one, which was an unpopular preference at the time |
| Same question goes for the Star Wars prequels, which while Phantom Menace is nearly 9 years old, ROTS is not yet 3 |
| I think that, if you suspend disbelief through the bad emotions and dialogue of Anakin and Padme, both AOTC and ROTS are pretty darn good times |
 | I still don't know what to think about the matrix |
| I liked the 1st a lot, and it stands well on its own |
| I liked the 3rd because my expectations were low, and I had fun watching things blow up |
| OK? We'll come back to it in another 5 years? 2013 it is! |
| I'll set my alarm clock |