Genesis16 Posted February 20, 2003 Posted February 20, 2003 What set of movies do you like better, and why?
setsuko Posted February 20, 2003 Posted February 20, 2003 I had to go for the LotR, since you said "set of movies". And Star wars, by now, is made up of three great movies, and two crappy ones (four, if you count the ewok movies too). While LotR consist of two great movies, zero crappy ones. This far. So, episode 1 and 2 drags the rest with 'em too much for me to truthfully vote for Star Wars. Call me old-school, but starwars ain't starwars without Han Solo!
swphreak Posted February 20, 2003 Posted February 20, 2003 1 word: Elves They are the coolest. And I think Sauron is more evil than palpatine... well, maybe not. but still, Suaron had that cool armour, and there was a 40 min battle at Helm's Deep compared to like 10 - 15 minutes of the Clone Wars battle.
Jared Sinn Posted February 20, 2003 Posted February 20, 2003 Yeah, definately LotR, but then again it may be because I'm much more partial to the fantasy genre. Then again it may be that the LotR trilogy remains the most entertaining set of books I've ever read. I first saw Star Wars in 77 or 78 (cant remember) at the age of 7 or 8... Didnt read LotR for the first time until I was in my early teens. Based on that I would expect that Star Wars would remain the favorite for sentimental reasons, but J.R.R. shattered that silly notion... lol JS
Darth Eggplant Posted February 20, 2003 Posted February 20, 2003 I said LOTR mainly because I grew up reading and still reading the books. I love Star Wars but I have never read a Star Wars book. also LOTR most likely was based on other archetypal material, but a lot of LOTR has to do with a man writing a story for himself and his grandchildren. no Offence George Lucas but you were a film student taking the best from here and ther to make a really great concept, and you freely admit to what you borrowed from here and there. also LOTR just happens to be more topical and whether we like to think or believe it or not when you are baraged by a large scale media awareness of an event, you tend to go along with the crowd. (and this also is not a bad thing. it just is a thing.) as much as we all love Star Wars George Lucas's time table worked against him. in the 70's-80's he was god and he released movies and made us happy but then there are long silences between productions. and when episode 3 is made will 7,8 and 9 ever get made? no Peter Jackson shot an epic in 18 months and has assured himself and his movie cinematic bragging rights for a long time to come because next christmas, last christmas and the one before that, he has us caught up in Middle Earth. I feel Mr Lucas after he shoots 3 should seriously consider the 3 movie gambet if he wants us all to come back over to his side of the Force.
Thrackan Solo Posted February 20, 2003 Posted February 20, 2003 This polls pointless, its like comparing apples and oranges. Star Wars was made in the 70's, LoTR was made in 00's. You really cant judge it on "graphics" but I have to agree that LoTR was a better battle at Helms Deep than the Clone Wars. But I still like the LoTR books better than the movies.
setsuko Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 Originally posted by Thrackan Solo This polls pointless, its like comparing apples and oranges. No, silly, it's actually like comparing one movie with another! Or no, it is comparing one movie to another, since that's what the thread is about. The fact that people seems to compare the universe/books too, isn't part of it, since that's not what the maker of the poll said. That said, yes, there's a big difference in the creation of SW and LotR. But do I judge by graphics? Hell no! I am still to this day more impressed with the space battles in the original series than in the new movies.
Hekx Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 I like both Star Wars and LOTR, mostly for different reasons. LOTR seems more releastic with everyone being good and evil, while SW is more 'goodies beat the baddies and save the day'-ish, which is okay to a certain point.
swphreak Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 oh no..... no one voted for Star Wars! I have shamed my Star Wars Honor... how will I live with myself! quite well actually
Reborn Outcast Posted February 22, 2003 Posted February 22, 2003 Originally posted by setsuko I had to go for the LotR, since you said "set of movies". And Star wars, by now, is made up of three great movies, and two crappy ones (four, if you count the ewok movies too). While LotR consist of two great movies, zero crappy ones. This far. So, episode 1 and 2 drags the rest with 'em too much for me to truthfully vote for Star Wars. Call me old-school, but starwars ain't starwars without Han Solo! My hero has finally arrived!!! Yea Star Wars was soiled in my opinion when TPM came out.
setsuko Posted February 22, 2003 Posted February 22, 2003 Originally posted by Reborn Outcast My hero has finally arrived!!! Yea Star Wars was soiled in my opinion when TPM came out. Oh, I thought I was that all along, now I'm confused! Worst nightmare: In the latest holobits: "Yes, we had a slight change of plan the latest week here at the studio, so yes, SWG will be set in the TPM era." *GAH!* *wakes up soaked in fear-induced sweat*
JoKen Posted February 22, 2003 Posted February 22, 2003 Oh, I thought I was that all along, now I'm confused! Worst nightmare: In the latest holobits: "Yes, we had a slight change of plan the latest week here at the studio, so yes, SWG will be set in the TPM era." *GAH!* *wakes up soaked in fear-induced sweat* lol Well, my vote would go to Star Wars, mainly because I only started reading LotR books a few years ago. And because they're not making a movie on the Hobbit.
Reborn Outcast Posted February 22, 2003 Posted February 22, 2003 Originally posted by JoKen Well, my vote would go to Star Wars, mainly because I only started reading LotR books a few years ago. And because they're not making a movie on the Hobbit. Well there is an animated one. Maybe they'll make one after ROTK is finished.
Genesis16 Posted February 22, 2003 Author Posted February 22, 2003 I really have to believe they will come out with the hobbit, after how much money they have made. I have been praying every night, that they will. So hopefully I will beable to even play a small part as a wood elf! hehe
setsuko Posted February 22, 2003 Posted February 22, 2003 The current info on the Hobbit is that Peter Jackson is interested in filming the Hobbit, but there is one problem: one company owns the rights to the book, while another owns the rights to distribute any movies made on it (or something like that, it's quite some time since I checked it up). So, until these companies and Jackson agrees, there's no movie. But we can hope. (mmm..... Thorin Oakshield.... lots of mighty dwarf warriors! And Smaug! It's a sure hit, I tell you!)
Hekx Posted February 22, 2003 Posted February 22, 2003 5 votes for LOTR, 5 votes for SW. Perfect, now close the thread!
swediot=) Posted February 22, 2003 Posted February 22, 2003 Originally posted by setsuko I had to go for the LotR, since you said "set of movies". And Star wars, by now, is made up of three great movies, and two crappy ones (four, if you count the ewok movies too). While LotR consist of two great movies, zero crappy ones. This far. So, episode 1 and 2 drags the rest with 'em too much for me to truthfully vote for Star Wars. Call me old-school, but starwars ain't starwars without Han Solo! your like my mum i said hey mum star wars is on tv tonight and then she said is that the moovie with harrison fords bumm?
Jan Gaarni Posted February 23, 2003 Posted February 23, 2003 Originally posted by Hèkx Nòxú 5 votes for LOTR, 5 votes for SW. Perfect, now close the thread! Nope, now's the perfect time to close the thread. Star Wars: 6 LotR: 5 Closed!!! j/k
Jedi Apprentice Posted February 23, 2003 Posted February 23, 2003 Well, If you look at my sig you can see that I love LOTR. but, I also love star wars or I wouldn't be here so much. they are tied in my eyes. Depends on what movie is coming out next or dvd or coolest game. Thats what controls what I'm hyped up the much about.
Snafu7 Posted March 22, 2003 Posted March 22, 2003 I would say I like LotR more. I don't know why, I guess I just do.
Fishflesh Posted March 22, 2003 Posted March 22, 2003 since both of them are not finished yet i don't have any chose:o
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