Star Wars or Lord of the Rings
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Topic: Star Wars or Lord of the Rings
Posted By: Epignosis
Subject: Star Wars or Lord of the Rings
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 18:47
Okay dweebs. Here's a heartbreaker for you. 
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Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 18:51
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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 19:10
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Star Wars, been watching it since I was 8 years old. However, Lord of the Rings is really good, though I would like to read the books someday... |
Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 19:15
You haven't read it? 
I think DUNE is easily the best Sci-Fi series of all time (with the movie in exception) Star Wars is entertaining though  -------------
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The Quiet One wrote:Posted By: Bear
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 19:58
| I'm more of a fantasy than sci-fi person. But I do really like the Star Wars series as well. The original three are my favourites. |
Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 20:02
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I'll take fast-paced action and laser swords over long-winded old men and annoying midgets any day. Plus, I'm convinced that Natalie Portman and I were married in a past life judging by just how drawn to her I am. |
Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 20:09
| LotR, no question. The Lord of the Rings feels like it has so much more depth, and a better overall story. As far as the movies go, I love both trilogies, but I like LotR just a little more. I would like it a lot more if they hadn't took away the ending in the book. |
Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 20:16
A more interesting poll would be this: vs.  NOTE: that is Melkor/Morgoth, not Sauron. If it were Sauron he would be put up against Darth Vader. |
Posted By: KoS
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 20:22
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Lord of the Rings. I never really liked Star Wars.
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Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 21:39
Someone who knows his stuff (hopefully was well as I do )
Have you read Children Of Hurin? Amazing book  -------------
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 22:04
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LotR - if Lucas had stuck with a trillogy then I would have had a harder choice to make.
Dune - if Lynch had had the conviction and backing to make that a trillogy instead of cramming three books into two and a bit hours of film then this would have been a different poll methinks. ------------- What? |
Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 22:09
I fixed it. Between the two, based on the movies AND the print versions, I'd say that Lord of the Rings has an incredible edge, of course in the books. The movies are nearly equal in my opinion. I think the Dune movie, while definitely not perfect, is incredible in its own way. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Salty_Jon" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 22:14
The movie was ok, but I don't think it really did the book Justice. Have you seen the HBO Miniseries? Now those were great... -------------
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Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 22:20
What the hell is NeoGaf? |
Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 22:46
NeoGAF - Home NeoGAF.com - the preeminent video game industry community. Some sort of Forum, apparently... -------------
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 23:46
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 23:47
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I agree with Joel though,as far as sci fi/fantasy epics in literature are concerned,Dune rules all. ------------- |
Posted By: KoS
Date Posted: August 22 2009 at 23:58
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I had to force myself to read Dun[c]e. Not my cup of tea. I prefer the Song of Ice and Fire or the Dark Tower series. |
Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 00:03
You're officially the coolest person here now. |
Posted By: Hyardacil
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 04:21
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LotR def. I mean... the depth that went into that. Star Wars is Very good. (I'm talking about IV-VI here) But it's still.... Hollywood. Whereas LotR is a guys lifes work. And a brilliant man's at that. ------------- "I am sitting in your eyes..." |
Posted By: The Doctor
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 04:21
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Star Wars is my favorite movie saga of all-time, with Revenge of the Sith being my favorite movie. However, LOTR comes a very close second. ------------- I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you? |
Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 07:29
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Lord of the Rings easily, although I'm more of a sci-fi buff when it comes to literature.
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Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 09:27
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Lord of the Rings is one of my favourites. ------------- 
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Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:41
I know I'm going to get some crap for saying this, but only parts of The Lord of The Rings movies grabbed me. I actually found them to be somewhat boring I love Star Wars, though  ------------- 
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Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:41
Wow, 11 to 11. I'm thinking this will be a close poll
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Posted By: Greg W
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 13:05
| Lord of the Rings by a VERY LONG MILE. |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 20:51
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LOTR if we're talking in general. If we have to go just by movies then Star Wars would unfortunately win out. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 21:26
LOTR - Having read the books twice through and seen the movies about the same amount, it still stands out in my opinion, as the best of the sci-fi genre of all time. I love Star Wars and Dune but the difference is that the latter two are definitely sci-fi, while LOTR is fantasy. Hence I would give equal rating to LOTR and Star Wars on that basis - makes it easy when it comes to a difficult decision!  ------------- 
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 21:29
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Star Wars.
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Posted By: clarke2001
Date Posted: August 23 2009 at 22:24
Seconded. I prefer much more science fiction to the sword and sorcery genre, but LOTR is the best fantasy around, while Star Wars is just a space opera, although a good one. |
Posted By: CPicard
Date Posted: August 25 2009 at 06:01
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Posted By: GoldenSpiral
Date Posted: August 25 2009 at 10:24
As far as this poll goes, LOTR is the definite winner. Morgoth beats out the emperor any day.
But I have to agree with Kos here, Ice And Fire is the best fantasy series going. can't wait for the HBO series! ------------- http://www.myspace.com/altaic" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/altaic ALTAIC "Oceans Down You'll Lie" coming soon |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: August 25 2009 at 11:36
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You know what, they are different enough in nature that I really don't care. i do have all the Rings but no Wars. You should have tossed Matrix in there though.
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Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: August 25 2009 at 13:05
Actually, Star Wars isn't Scfi-Fi at all. It is Fantasy through-and-through. It just happens to take place is space, but that is where the ties to Sci-Fi begin and end. |
Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: August 25 2009 at 13:06
The Matrix is amazing! Perfect blend of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Religion and Philosophy! I'm drooling just thinking about it! *Runs upstairs to grab Matrix DVD set* |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: August 25 2009 at 13:15
For Penny LotR film was less of a Fantasy and more a home movie.
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Posted By: Badabing666
Date Posted: August 25 2009 at 16:05
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Definitely Star Wars
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Posted By: Matthew T
Date Posted: August 25 2009 at 16:09
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Star Wars but only just ------------- Matt |
Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: August 26 2009 at 15:02
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Posted By: xredsectorx
Date Posted: September 11 2009 at 21:47
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Star Wars by a light year!!! Just episodes 4-6 though, I can't stand the new ones. ------------- "Remember that death is not the end but only a transition." "Never stop the flow of creativity and passion for the piece of wood with strings. (Strange Device)" |
Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: September 12 2009 at 07:40
LOTR by far for me, Star Wars never appealed to me (it seems I am not a sci-fi freak )
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Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: September 12 2009 at 07:42
I grew up on Star Wars, so I'm biased. Although most of my teen years were spent playing D&D, so I can't say I'm a sci-fi nut over fantasy 
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: September 12 2009 at 08:23
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I've got the rings on DVD, but not any of the wars. I still have fond memories of seeing the first wars in a theater.
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Posted By: The Pessimist
Date Posted: September 12 2009 at 10:18
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I've never seen so many nerd in one place Oh wait, I'm part of this thread now... Might as well vote LOTR ------------- "Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value." Arnold Schoenberg |
Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: September 13 2009 at 20:50
Yeah 'spose you could say that. For your information, I lived in the above area for several years - though before LOTR was shot there. It is absolutely beautiful. I recommend you save your pennies and make a trip down here pronto!! -------------
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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: September 13 2009 at 20:58
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: September 13 2009 at 21:00
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as wonderful as Lord is, I prefer StarWars for it's limitless imagination, also at this point with all the supplemental material SW seems to have a larger universe and much wider palette to work with |
Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: September 14 2009 at 12:37
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Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: September 15 2009 at 15:55
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I'll have to say Star Wars. I love the original trilogy and Revenge of The Sith. Haven't seen Attack Of The Clones in a while, but watched Phantom Menace a while ago and it was just as unmemorable as I remember it. That being said, I do enjoy watching the LOTR movies. I tried to distance myself from them when they first came out because I thought it looked a bit lame (says a huge Trek fan ). I have yet to read the books. |
Posted By: Jozef
Date Posted: September 16 2009 at 00:41
Damn, you beat me to it! Classic scene nonetheless. As for the poll, I vote Star Wars. Ironically enough, I've seen every single Star Wars movie, and don't own any of them, yet I own all the LOTR films and have only seen the first two. ------------- 
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Posted By: LinusW
Date Posted: September 16 2009 at 06:14
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LOTR. I love the books (and the movies) and have read them once a year for the last 7 years or so. Started with The Hobbit though and took it from there. I love Star Wars as well, but it's just not the same thing. |
Posted By: Conor Fynes
Date Posted: September 16 2009 at 23:35
| lotr! |
Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: September 16 2009 at 23:41
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Both.
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Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: September 16 2009 at 23:48
I haven't seen the miniseries yet. I plan to buy them soon though, as I've heard they're good in their way as well. From what I've heard, some of the characters were better in them than the movie and vice versa. I'm wondering what the new Dune movie has in store for us...I'm wary, but hopeful. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Salty_Jon" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Kotro
Date Posted: September 17 2009 at 06:24
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Storywise, LOTR. Moviewise, Star Wars. ------------- Bigger on the inside. |
Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: September 17 2009 at 06:49
Are you reffering to Paul Of Dune? Picked it up about 6 months ago - It bridges Dune Messiah and Children Of Dune... Great book, albeit less than the amazing original. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: September 22 2009 at 03:04
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I enjoyed the Star Wars series, but Lord Of The Rings has it by a country mile for me - as Jackson effectively filmed all three films at the same time, I think the resulting trilogy was way more consistent. Also, the casting & overall general feel (IMO) really captured the atmosphere of the novel(s). ------------- 
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: September 22 2009 at 03:05
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Mind you - I actually prefer the Harry Potter series to Star Wars, too
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: September 22 2009 at 03:26
the Star Wars movie adaptions were clumsy novelizations of the films so that goes without saying, though some of the non-film books are rather good (such as Deathstar)
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: September 22 2009 at 04:19
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Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: September 22 2009 at 08:10
| I do agree that LotR feels more consistent then Star Wars, or Harry Potter for that matter. I watched some of the bonus features, and the level of detail with the props on LotR is amazing. |
Posted By: Citizen Erased
Date Posted: September 30 2009 at 12:27
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I love both as I am a geek. :) But LOTR because they are overall better made and the novels are a work of art. ------------- And lo, the mighty riffage was played and it was good 
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Posted By: Alberto Muńoz
Date Posted: September 30 2009 at 20:14
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Posted By: inrainbows
Date Posted: October 02 2009 at 17:52
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Lord of the Rings
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Posted By: jampa17
Date Posted: October 09 2009 at 12:14
I'm with you man...!!! Matrix would be a better challenge to LOTR... God saves the Geeks...!!! ------------- |
Posted By: jampa17
Date Posted: October 09 2009 at 12:23
My... Finally somebody leaves my speachless... I just can't believe what you just said...!!! but at least you say is better than Star Wars... otherway I really have to hount you down... honestly...!!! jejeje...
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Posted By: jampa17
Date Posted: October 09 2009 at 12:24
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By the Way... Lord of the Rings for me... just Back to the Future stands higher than this trilogy...!!! at least for me...!!! jejeje... ------------- |
Posted By: Xanthous
Date Posted: October 11 2009 at 17:19
| Lord Of The Rings, young hobbits. |
Posted By: Tarquin Underspoon
Date Posted: October 11 2009 at 20:39
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Given the forum it's on, this is easily the nerdiest poll in existence.
I'm more of a LotR style nerd, meself. ------------- "WAAAAAAOOOOOUGH! WAAAAAAAUUUUGGHHHH!! WAAAAAOOOO!!!" -The Great Gig in the Sky |
Posted By: el dingo
Date Posted: October 12 2009 at 02:34
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This reminds me of the DT v Maiden poll in a way.
LoTR by a long, long way (but I'm not a sci-fi fan, which makes my vote even more subjective than usual  )------------- It's not that I can't find worth in anything, it's just that I can't find worth in enough. |