STAR WARS vs. The Lord of the Rings - Blu-ray Forum

billypoe · 09-25-2008, 06:40 PM

Alright. I've searched the annals of past threads and didn't come across any that dealt specifically with this subject. So I'm curious: which one will win out on this poll?

PS While defending your choice and bashing the other, don't even try to use lines from Clerks 2 and claim them as your own.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 09-25-2008, 06:43 PM

Star Wars!

Alaskankaijudude · 09-25-2008, 06:44 PM

Lotr.

mikejet · 09-25-2008, 06:46 PM

Star Wars Original Trilogy because I can watch that at any time. Even though I enjoyed LotR I can't do repeated viewings.

rbd3000 · 09-25-2008, 06:50 PM

To me it is a difficult question because I believe that Rings are better films from a dramatic standpoint, but Star Wars are slightly more entertaining and more fun to watch. But I voted for Rings because you asked "which is better," not "what is your favorite."

camper · 09-25-2008, 06:52 PM

Storywise, LOTR is infinitely better but Star Wars is certainly more fun.

camper

Pelican170 · 09-25-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbd3000

To me it is a difficult question because I believe that Rings are better films from a dramatic standpoint, but Star Wars are slightly more entertaining and more fun to watch. But I voted for Rings because you asked "which is better," not "what is your favorite."

+1

Blu-ray Fanatic · 09-25-2008, 06:47 PM

Well I can't be judgmental towards Lord Of The Rings because I've seen any of them. The only Star Wars episodes I like are Episode 3 and Return of the Jedi. I still need to see at least one of the LOTR movies.

arrow61095 · 09-25-2008, 06:48 PM

If we were just talking the original Star Wars triology, it was much better than LOTR.

But since we are talking all Star Wars (and that includes the Pre-quils and Clone Wars and Ewok Adventure movies and Holiday special), LOTR wins as the better OVERALL series.

The Ewok movies and Holiday special were really bad.

Red Hood · 09-25-2008, 06:50 PM

Original Star Wars

kpkelley · 09-25-2008, 06:52 PM

The original Star Wars were great entertainment with episodes IV and V being cinema classics. However episode VI got a bit goofy and the prequel trilogy were a pale imitation of the originals.

LOTR were historic achievements in cinema that blended old style cinema techniques with state-of-the-art technology to create a fantasy world that was never possible before. On top of that, which the original Star Wars could also claim, they told a continuous story that reached it's climax and kept it's emotional power throughout the series,something Star Wars can't claim.

If you put it to me which of these individual films was the best, then I would have a hard time choosing, but asking what series is the best make the decision simple: LOTR

Marine Mike · 09-25-2008, 06:55 PM

Lord of the Rings beats Star Wars hands down as we are including all movies total. Its a shame that Lucas wanted to continue the series after the Original 3.

Lucy Diamond · 09-25-2008, 07:24 PM

The original StarWars were church, priest, tebernacle...clean and clear.

Anyone even thinking of comparing these two needs to see Clerks 2.

SquidPuppet · 09-25-2008, 07:25 PM

Star Wars wins
LOTR sucks rodent testicles

Crim122 · 09-25-2008, 06:43 PM

The original Star Wars by far, the first 2 LOTR films I really liked but not so much the third.

cravnsn · 09-25-2008, 08:06 PM

They’re both good in their own respects – I own both, and enjoy watching both for different reasons.

tacoreed · 09-25-2008, 08:08 PM

No offense, but whoever said that they both suck, has the worst taste in movies of any person in the entire universe.

billypoe · 09-25-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacoreed

No offense, but whoever said that they both suck, has the worst taste in movies of any person in the entire universe.

Nobody has said that yet. At least on my screen it still says 0%.

arrow61095 · 09-25-2008, 08:15 PM

The original Star Wars triology was the greatest trilogy of movies ever made.
But Lucas could not stop there. He had to add Ewok Adventure, and Battle for Endor, and Episodes 1-3, and Clone Wars. He even had to redo the origionals with changed footage.

Then you start thinking about this steaming pile:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Holiday_Special

To summerize:
The original Star Wars triology was the greatest trilogy of movies ever made.
But overall as a series, LOTR was better due to what happened after Episode VI.

X400 · 09-29-2008, 02:07 AM

wow... id have to say LOTR comes out ahead

but i guess ultimately it comes down to what you like more medieval or futuristic

View Poll Results: Which is better: STAR WARS or The Lord of the Rings?
StAR WARS	122	48.61%
The Lord of the Rings	109	43.43%
They both sucked.	8	3.19%
Undecided.	12	4.78%
Voters: 251. You may not vote on this poll

09-25-2008, 06:40 PM	#1
billypoe Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Athens, GA Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:248 PS3 collection:17 Trading Score:1	STAR WARS vs. The Lord of the Rings Alright. I've searched the annals of past threads and didn't come across any that dealt specifically with this subject. So I'm curious: which one will win out on this poll? PS While defending your choice and bashing the other, don't even try to use lines from Clerks 2 and claim them as your own. "The demons don't like fresh air. What they like best is if you stay in bed with cold feet." -Ingmar Bergman SAMSUNG PN50B450 SAMSUNG BD-P2500 Sony STR-DG720 Polk Audio RM6750

09-25-2008, 06:50 PM	#5
rbd3000 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:193	To me it is a difficult question because I believe that Rings are better films from a dramatic standpoint, but Star Wars are slightly more entertaining and more fun to watch. But I voted for Rings because you asked "which is better," not "what is your favorite." "Well, that's like, your opinion man." - The Dude Blu-ray owner since July '07 Blu-ray's owned: 182 and counting Most recent purchase: Curious Case of Benjamin Button, True Blood: Season One

09-25-2008, 06:55 PM	#12
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:120 PS3 collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Lord of the Rings beats Star Wars hands down as we are including all movies total. Its a shame that Lucas wanted to continue the series after the Original 3. http://twitter.com/Marine_Mike "The word fan is an obsolete word to me. It means two thing: fantastic or fanatic. Or something that hangs on a ceiling or sits on a table and blows wind in your face." - Gary Busey

09-25-2008, 07:24 PM	#13
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Dantooine, I am on Dantooine. Blu-ray collection:793 DVD collection:20 PS3 collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:2 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:3	The original StarWars were church, priest, tebernacle...clean and clear. Anyone even thinking of comparing these two needs to see Clerks 2. Wildcats Stadium Trophy Help Thread Sideshow & Collectibles & Statues Oh My!! Thread The Dead Island Trophy Cleanup Thread

09-25-2008, 06:43 PM	#2
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Star Wars!

09-25-2008, 06:44 PM	#3
Alaskankaijudude Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:546 Blu-ray reviews:3	Lotr.

09-25-2008, 06:46 PM	#4
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Star Wars Original Trilogy because I can watch that at any time. Even though I enjoyed LotR I can't do repeated viewings.

09-25-2008, 06:52 PM	#6
camper Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:231 Trading Score:1	Storywise, LOTR is infinitely better but Star Wars is certainly more fun. camper

09-25-2008, 06:47 PM	#8
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Well I can't be judgmental towards Lord Of The Rings because I've seen any of them. The only Star Wars episodes I like are Episode 3 and Return of the Jedi. I still need to see at least one of the LOTR movies.

09-25-2008, 06:48 PM	#9
arrow61095 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:PA, USA Blu-ray collection:124	If we were just talking the original Star Wars triology, it was much better than LOTR. But since we are talking all Star Wars (and that includes the Pre-quils and Clone Wars and Ewok Adventure movies and Holiday special), LOTR wins as the better OVERALL series. The Ewok movies and Holiday special were really bad.

09-25-2008, 06:50 PM	#10
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	Original Star Wars

09-25-2008, 06:52 PM	#11
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA Blu-ray collection:1134 PS3 collection:17 Blu-ray reviews: 146	The original Star Wars were great entertainment with episodes IV and V being cinema classics. However episode VI got a bit goofy and the prequel trilogy were a pale imitation of the originals. LOTR were historic achievements in cinema that blended old style cinema techniques with state-of-the-art technology to create a fantasy world that was never possible before. On top of that, which the original Star Wars could also claim, they told a continuous story that reached it's climax and kept it's emotional power throughout the series,something Star Wars can't claim. If you put it to me which of these individual films was the best, then I would have a hard time choosing, but asking what series is the best make the decision simple: LOTR

09-25-2008, 07:25 PM	#14
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:270 Blu-ray reviews:27	Star Wars wins LOTR sucks rodent testicles Because Calamari Marionette Ph.D sounded pompous, that's why.

09-25-2008, 06:43 PM	#15
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	The original Star Wars by far, the first 2 LOTR films I really liked but not so much the third.

09-25-2008, 08:06 PM	#16
cravnsn Banned Member since:Aug 2008	They’re both good in their own respects – I own both, and enjoy watching both for different reasons.

09-25-2008, 08:08 PM	#17
tacoreed Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Omaha Blu-ray collection:223 PS3 collection:46	No offense, but whoever said that they both suck, has the worst taste in movies of any person in the entire universe.

09-25-2008, 08:15 PM	#19
arrow61095 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:PA, USA Blu-ray collection:124	The original Star Wars triology was the greatest trilogy of movies ever made. But Lucas could not stop there. He had to add Ewok Adventure, and Battle for Endor, and Episodes 1-3, and Clone Wars. He even had to redo the origionals with changed footage. Then you start thinking about this steaming pile: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Holiday_Special To summerize: The original Star Wars triology was the greatest trilogy of movies ever made. But overall as a series, LOTR was better due to what happened after Episode VI. Last edited by arrow61095; 09-25-2008 at 08:19 PM.

09-29-2008, 02:07 AM	#20
X400 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver Blu-ray collection:328 PS3 collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:20	wow... id have to say LOTR comes out ahead but i guess ultimately it comes down to what you like more medieval or futuristic

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