I don't know about you guys, but I'm still reeling from the Lucasfilm news. I just never thought I would see Lucasfilm sold in my lifetime.

And as much as the Star Wars prequels left me disappointed, I'm cautiously optimistic about Episode VII. I really hope Hamill, Ford, and Fisher sign on in some form or another.

But anyway, it's as good a reason as any to talk Star Wars. I was wondering how everyone ranks the six movies. Talking to my friends and reading reviews, there doesn't really seem to be a consensus on how they should be ranked. Some people despise the entire prequel trilogy, yet some critics really endorsed Revenge of the Sith. The New York Times argued it was better than A New Hope. Also, some people adore Return of the Jedi, but others think it was ruined by furry Ewoks.

So how would you rank them? Which is the best? Which is the worst? And what's in between? And, more importantly, why?

***Update***

The Empire Strikes Back
Number of first-place votes: 23
Number of last-place votes: 0
Average rank: 1.50

A New Hope
Number of first-place votes: 4
Number of last-place votes: 1
Average rank: 2.44

Revenge of the Sith
Number of first-place votes: 6
Number of last-place votes: 0
Average rank: 3.00

Return of the Jedi
Number of first-place votes: 1
Number of last-place votes: 2
Average rank: 3.23

Attack of the Clones
Number of first-place votes: 0
Number of last-place votes: 13
Average rank: 5.03

The Phantom Menace
Number of first-place votes: 0
Number of last-place votes: 15
Average rank: 5.25

A New Hope and Return of the Jedi are the only two movies to be listed in each of the six slots.

My own ranking:

1. The Empire Strikes Back
2. A New Hope
3. Return of the Jedi
4. The Phantom Menace
5. Revenge of the Sith
6. Attack of the Clones

The original trilogy still reigns supreme in my book. Empire is the best primarily because of Lawrence Kasdan and Irvin Kershner, who focused more on character development and moved away from the moral clarity of the first movie. Attack of the Clones is the worst mostly because of the lackluster onscreen chemistry between Portman and Christensen, and some very wooden dialogue -- I will say, though, that the final 45 minutes were pretty thrilling.

I also believe that The Phantom Menace is the best of the prequels. It's certainly not a great movie, but it hits enough notes to earn a passing grade. The podrace scene is 12 minutes of movie magic, and Pernilla August delivers a stirring performance.

I didn't really like any of the Star Wars movies very much, but:

1. Revenge of the Sith
2. Return of the Jedi
3. Tie: Star Wars
3. Tie: Empire Strikes Back
3. Tie: Episode 2
6. Phantom Menace (that kid ruined it)

5,4,6,3,1,2.

At least the music was still amazing in the prequels though.

1. The Empire Strikes Back
2. A New Hope
3. Revenge Of The Sith
4. Return Of The Jedi
5. Attack Of The Clones
6. The Phantom Menace

If the first half of Phantom Menace wasn't complete garbage it would be up there. Darth Maul is one of the best villains.

Best
III
II
V
I
IV
VI
Worst

^ I don't really want to start a fanwar but I cannot comprehend attack of the clones being ranked higher than empire strikes back

1. The Empire Strikes Back
2. A New Hope
3. Return of the Jedi
4. The Phantom Menace / Revenge of the Sith
6. Attack of the Clones

I don't want to watch The Phantom Menace and Revenge of the Sith again to discern which one is worse.

1. The Empire Strikes Back
2. A New Hope
3, Return of the Jedi
4. Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
5. Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
6. Star Wars Christmas Special

1. Revenge of the Sith
2. A New Hope
3. The Empire Strikes Back
4. Return of the Jedi
5. Phantom Menace
6. Attack of the Clone