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FishyJoe
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Originally posted by DotheBartman: One thing I'd like to note: While I like all of them to some degree I think people are forgetting exactly how the BTTF films progressed. Number two had little of that charm that made the first one so wonderful, and the third is a wacky tangent that isn't even as good as number two. The first is easily and by far the best, so not the most balanced trilogy really. Hey, what's the matter with you? Part two was great! The whole trilogy follows the Star Wars pattern, if you ask me. The first one was great. Maybe not perfect, but it had a fun, simple story, with characters that everyone could fall in love with. Then the second one, while maybe not having the same simple "charm" as the first one, was actually better in some respects. It was darker and it took the story to the next level, and ended with a cool cliffhanger. Finally, the third one was good, but it was slower, and not as visually interesting as the first two. And everything got wrapped up a little too neatly. A fun finale, but doesn't live up to the fantastic first two movies. And then if I was less lazy, I could also compare the cheesy BTTF cartoon to the cheesy Ewoks cartoon--as well as compare the prequels to that "Behind the Scenes of Back To The Future" special hosted by Kirk Cameron. But face it, I'm lazy. But the bottom line is, Back to the Future part II was cool no matter what any MAN says.
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DotheBartman
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Originally posted by FishyJoe: Hey, what's the matter with you? Part two was great!
The whole trilogy follows the Star Wars pattern, if you ask me. The first one was great. Maybe not perfect, but it had a fun, simple story, with characters that everyone could fall in love with. Then the second one, while maybe not having the same simple "charm" as the first one, was actually better in some respects. It was darker and it took the story to the next level, and ended with a cool cliffhanger. Finally, the third one was good, but it was slower, and not as visually interesting as the first two. And everything got wrapped up a little too neatly. A fun finale, but doesn't live up to the fantastic first two movies.
And then if I was less lazy, I could also compare the cheesy BTTF cartoon to the cheesy Ewoks cartoon--as well as compare the prequels to that "Behind the Scenes of Back To The Future" special hosted by Kirk Cameron. But face it, I'm lazy. But the bottom line is, Back to the Future part II was cool no matter what any MAN says. For the record I do like BTTF 2, that needs to be clear... But I guess I just prefer the simple charm of the first movie. The thing about BTTF 1 is that its not even really a science fiction movie. Its about a kid being able to see his parents when they were his age in person. It just uses a sci-fi element to get there, to make it possible. It has such charming characters and humor that its impossible not to love it. But BTTF2...again it has its own charm and I like it alot. But its, through and through, a science fiction movie. Even some of the charm of the characters (although its still there) is lost a little in a bunch of confusing sci-fi tangents. Same goes with the humor of the first. Plus, while the first never got too cheesy, this one succumbs to cheese factor in places, most notably in the future McFly house where everyone looks like Michael J. Fox. And we all know the story with the third...again I still like it, but the original charm is further pushed away in favor of wacky wild west gags that are a little hit and miss, with the cheese factor being upped as well. I can definetely respect your comparisons with Star Wars though, and your opinion. In fact you do draw some interesting parrelels there, especcially with the two cartoons.
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TheMadCapper
Fluffy
UberMod
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LOTR. I admit a personal bias, because watching those movies was like seeing this beloved story come to life on-screen. But it's just great, full of beautiful moments, an epic story, etc.
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Mr.MastodonFarm
Urban Legend
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« Reply #55 on: 02-16-2004 21:11 »
« Last Edit on: 02-16-2004 21:11 »
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I'll run these down...
Stars Wars is good, but I'm not real fond of Jedi. I give "mad props" to Empire Strikes Back.
LOTR was great. If that wasn't winning it'd have my vote.
Matrix... I think it's tragic that has as many or more votes than 4, 5 and 6. Reloaded sucked, so I refused to see Revolutions.
Godfather has the best individual movies here... but I've never seen 3, I don't want to spoil the memory. I count it as a duo.
I love Indiana Jones, but Temple of Doom doesn't stand up to the other two.
Back to the Future... rules. This and LOTR were the strongest all the way through.
The rest of these options don't even deserve consideration. As someone else already said, where's The Evil Dead?!
Anyway, I'm gonna go with Back to the Future... strong trilogy, and I want it to beat The Matrix. Chuck Berry songs win it some cool points as well.
...sometimes I think I'm not nerdy enough to be here. :/ I'm not big on Star Wars, Star Trek, anime or Matrix.
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chrisw_30
Crustacean
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LOTR Back To The Future Indiana Jones
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M Jackson
Professor
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« Reply #59 on: 02-22-2004 18:15 »
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I love all of the above, it's so hard to choose! Star Wars, LOTR's, Indy, The Terminator, BTTF, JP, and The Matrix are all totally fantastic! However, JP and Indy don't have to be seen as a trilogy. They are self contained films, that there just happen to be three of. Anyway they won't be trilogies for much longer, both have sequels due out for around 2005. The Terminator, BTTF, and Matrix trilogies are awesome, but just short of the top spot. So as a trilogy it's really between Star Wars and LOTR's. Ouch, this is hard...Uh einy meine miny mo. Take your pick, I can't.
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nerdlingus
Professor
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« Reply #60 on: 02-23-2004 05:42 »
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Lord of the Rings, although not really into fantasy, the quality of these films is outstanding otherwise it would be : Matrix or Star wars (but only episodes 4-6) Edit, i didnt notice Back to the future or the Indiana Jones trilogy's in which case put these ahead of of the other two
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nerdlingus
Professor
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Man, its to hard to choose.
Indiana Jones. Because its good.
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Nasty Pasty
DOOP Secretary
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Star Wars. By far.
You just cant beat the classics.
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