Better trilogy: Sam Raimi's Spider-Man or Nolan's Batman? - Blu-ray Forum

SexySamSosa67 · 09-21-2019, 03:09 AM

Which trilogy is overall better? And why?

Ernest Rister · 09-21-2019, 03:18 AM

Both have a solid first entry and a terrific second film, I'd go with Nolan because I thought Dark Knight Rises was better than Spider-Man 3, which has one scene that was flat-out embarassing, and no, it's not the "dark Peter dance" or the musical number, it's the "poor butler who can't act trying to recite lines to James Franco" scene.

So I vote for Nolan's Batman.

AaronJ · 09-21-2019, 03:47 AM

I really enjoy 2 of the 3 Spider-Man movies, but I don't think it's even close. Nolan fired on all cylinders and churned out a classic for the ages, AFAIC.

Bn43 · 09-21-2019, 03:55 AM

I only like Batman. Of almost all superheroes.

Gacivory · 09-21-2019, 04:33 AM

Raimi’s Spider-Man

oilers73 · 09-21-2019, 04:45 AM

Nolan's Batman trilogy by a large margin. I've always been a fan of Raimi's directorial style, but Tobey Maguire annoys me and the scripts of the three Spider-Man films are hit or miss. I love all three of the Batman films. Christian Bale is a terrific actor.

Messana · 09-21-2019, 06:55 AM

Nolan took the risk and "reimagined" the Batman franchise. Spiderman was more by-the-numbers.

Predatorix38417 · 09-21-2019, 06:57 AM

I like how both trilogies had a decent first film, fantastic second film, and then underwhelming third film.

Michael1989 · 09-21-2019, 06:59 AM

To be honest I don't like a single Spiderman film to date he's just a character I dont find interesting

AaronJ · 09-21-2019, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael1989

To be honest I don't like a single Spiderman film to date he's just a character I dont find interesting

Whereas I like all of them, with the exception of 3. I really loved 2, and I think the Holland films are tons of fun.

Ernest Rister · 09-21-2019, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Whereas I like all of them, with the exception of 3. I really loved 2, and I think the Holland films are tons of fun.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was the most thrilling animated experience of my (semi) adult lifetime after The Rescuers Down Under showed off the CAPS system in 1990.

Bn43 · 09-21-2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael1989

To be honest I don't like a single Spiderman film to date he's just a character I dont find interesting

Yeah. I also regret getting that 2018 Spider-Man game. Quit it after like three hours, after 100 percent completing all the Rocksteady Batman Arkham games.

thecooldud · 09-21-2019, 08:14 AM

Spider-Man.

The Nolan Batmans are excellent... insomnia cures.

AaronJ · 09-21-2019, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was the most thrilling animated experience of my (semi) adult lifetime after The Rescuers Down Under showed off the CAPS system in 1990.

Yeah, as I've said before, I'm not into animation. But I've heard SO many great things about it that I'm fairly certain that I need to make an exception here.

Ernest Rister · 09-21-2019, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Yeah, as I've said before, I'm not into animation. But I've heard SO many great things about it that I'm fairly certain that I need to make an exception here.

Believe the hype, in this instance. Having said that, I'm an animation propellor-head, so, no 100% guarantees. I just think it's wildly inventive and has a playfulness and poignancy in the story that might remind you of the zenith days of Gale and Zemeckis.

CSM101 · 09-21-2019, 08:52 AM

They both blunder the third ones. I’m more of a Spider-Man guy, but I do love the Batman films as well.

panasonicst60 · 09-21-2019, 08:55 AM

Nolan's Batmans are higher quality films. Before Nolan released his version of Batman, I was never a fan of Batman. He made me a fan of a character that I did like much. That's saying a lot. Thing is that I have always been a huge fan of Spiderman. So I am a bit bias. I really felt like Raimi did an excellent job and really brought Spiderman to life. All in all its a tough call...But deep down inside I still like Spiderman a little more.

AaronJ · 09-21-2019, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Believe the hype, in this instance. Having said that, I'm an animation propellor-head, so, no 100% guarantees. I just think it's wildly inventive and has a playfulness and poignancy in the story that might remind you of the zenith days of Gale and Zemeckis.

Yeah, I'm pretty much believing it. Maybe I'll watch it tonight. The Holland movies have sort of turned me into somewhat of a Spidey fan these days. And as I said, so many people have raved about it.

Back in my comics-reading days I never really read Spider-Man, or Marvel in general. Well except a ton of X-Men. But I had such a good time with the first movie, and absolutely loved the second, and then the Holland movies -- my opinion has definitely changed. So I'm definitely looking forward to this.

Jim Pez · 09-21-2019, 09:04 AM

I loved Nolans batman Very dark and mature. I do like Spider man but its just a little to comedic silly.

NARMAK · 09-21-2019, 09:05 AM

TDKR may be seen as the weakest entry in the trilogy, but i don't think it's any worse really than Begins and TDK is in an entire league of its own even for as lauded as Spiderman 2 is.

Nolan trilogy just has the overall cut above but honestly, if Spiderman 3 wasn't as much of a let down as it was, i wouldn't be surprised if the votes were closer.

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09-21-2019, 03:09 AM	#1
SexySamSosa67 Banned Member since:May 2015 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:44 Trading Score:25	Better trilogy: Sam Raimi's Spider-Man or Nolan's Batman? Which trilogy is overall better? And why?

09-21-2019, 03:18 AM	#2
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Both have a solid first entry and a terrific second film, I'd go with Nolan because I thought Dark Knight Rises was better than Spider-Man 3, which has one scene that was flat-out embarassing, and no, it's not the "dark Peter dance" or the musical number, it's the "poor butler who can't act trying to recite lines to James Franco" scene. So I vote for Nolan's Batman. Last edited by Ernest Rister; 09-21-2019 at 03:43 AM.

09-21-2019, 03:47 AM	#3
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I really enjoy 2 of the 3 Spider-Man movies, but I don't think it's even close. Nolan fired on all cylinders and churned out a classic for the ages, AFAIC.

09-21-2019, 03:55 AM	#4
Bn43 Banned Member since:Mar 2016 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:320 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:13	I only like Batman. Of almost all superheroes.

09-21-2019, 04:33 AM	#5
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1123 Blu-ray collection:5616 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	Raimi’s Spider-Man

09-21-2019, 04:45 AM	#6
oilers73 Banned Member since:May 2016 Location:Deceased Blu-ray reviews:3	Nolan's Batman trilogy by a large margin. I've always been a fan of Raimi's directorial style, but Tobey Maguire annoys me and the scripts of the three Spider-Man films are hit or miss. I love all three of the Batman films. Christian Bale is a terrific actor.

09-21-2019, 06:55 AM	#7
Messana Active Member Member since:Dec 2016	Nolan took the risk and "reimagined" the Batman franchise. Spiderman was more by-the-numbers.

09-21-2019, 06:57 AM	#8
Predatorix38417 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2016 Location:Florida Trading Score:1	I like how both trilogies had a decent first film, fantastic second film, and then underwhelming third film.

09-21-2019, 06:59 AM	#9
Michael1989 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:United Kingdom	To be honest I don't like a single Spiderman film to date he's just a character I dont find interesting

09-21-2019, 08:14 AM	#13
thecooldud Banned Member since:Jul 2017 Location:The interior of my own mind 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:928 Blu-ray reviews:1	Spider-Man. The Nolan Batmans are excellent... insomnia cures.

09-21-2019, 08:52 AM	#16
CSM101 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:1699 Blu-ray collection:5453 DVD collection:507 Digital collection:8 iTunes collection:20 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:6	They both blunder the third ones. I’m more of a Spider-Man guy, but I do love the Batman films as well.

09-21-2019, 08:55 AM	#17
panasonicst60 Power Member Member since:Sep 2016 4K collection:297 Blu-ray collection:442 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:44	Nolan's Batmans are higher quality films. Before Nolan released his version of Batman, I was never a fan of Batman. He made me a fan of a character that I did like much. That's saying a lot. Thing is that I have always been a huge fan of Spiderman. So I am a bit bias. I really felt like Raimi did an excellent job and really brought Spiderman to life. All in all its a tough call...But deep down inside I still like Spiderman a little more.

09-21-2019, 09:04 AM	#19
Jim Pez Senior Member Member since:Aug 2016 4K collection:285 Blu-ray collection:760 DVD collection:6	I loved Nolans batman Very dark and mature. I do like Spider man but its just a little to comedic silly.

09-21-2019, 09:05 AM	#20
NARMAK Blu-ray Prince Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:141 Trading Score:18	TDKR may be seen as the weakest entry in the trilogy, but i don't think it's any worse really than Begins and TDK is in an entire league of its own even for as lauded as Spiderman 2 is. Nolan trilogy just has the overall cut above but honestly, if Spiderman 3 wasn't as much of a let down as it was, i wouldn't be surprised if the votes were closer.

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