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Most definitely the order of release. A significantly large number of moments in Episode III are truly irrelevant when considered outside the context of the original trilogy. For example, Spoiler: when Obi-Wan leaves Anakin for dead, he picks up his light saber off the ground and walks away. This action is pretty much meaningless without having seen the OT, but if seen AFTER the OT, it is a powerful act, knowing what will happen to that saber. Or, most obviously, the birth of Luke and Leia. Without having seen the OT, the scenes are not particularly powerful at all. It's sad - his children are being born and he thinks they're dead. But it's basically just a sad child birth. See it after having seen the OT and the whole ending is oozing with emotion as you watch, knowing the significance of all the events you are seeing. That's just two of many similar instances. Before Episode III, I wasn't sure, but after seeing Episode III, I think there is no question: the Star Wars saga must be seen for the first time in release order.
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