I don't think watching the 1982 original is necessary, but IMHO it's always better to be somewhat familiar with the previous movies so you get the subtle references (and there are a couple).
Plus, a good part of what I enjoyed about the movie was how well they continued the story so many years later. But the graphics were retarded, the music was good and obviously I enjoyed the story.
But, I'm a sci-fi dork, so I guess that's expected.
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