Hi Ben:
As been expressed, there have been many, and sometimes heated, debates regarding the order the movies should be viewed for newcomers to the saga. GL says 1-6, and many of the OT purists say start with the originals that they grew up with, and fell in love with for over 22 years, to keep the surprise at the end of ESB. As much as I love that scene, it doesn't make sense to sacrifice the rest of the story for that one moment. I guess this "fanboy" is in the minority who thinks the "new" movies are every bit as good as the originals, and both trilogies are even more meaningful as a whole. Your son is lucky because he gets to see all six for the first time and go into them with a fresh start, and without 22 years of bias or the high expectations of a new SW movie in 16 years. No matter which trilogy you choose to go with first, it will be a great experience for you and your son to share together; and, it will be something he will always remember.
