Interesting way, TBH the first movie seems a bit out of place. It does tell us of the Anakin's origin and the initial manipulations of the would be emperor, but I do not feel that it's critical to the plot line, especially with all that jar-jar and naboo crap.
I'm surprised no one has heard of the machete order.
http://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/