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Hmmm let's see
SFX:
not fair the LOTR movies have the advantage of more recent technology and the SW OT still stands up fine for me.
Story: SW - good guys vs bad guys
LOTR - good guys vs bad guys
It's a flavour thing - I prefer LOTR
Acting: No comparison LOTR by parsecs
Direction: See Acting
Dialogue: Not even in the same galaxy - LOTR
Score: toss up. SWs has a bold, brash, highly identifiable one, LOTR has a much more complex and layered one.
Intangibles: This is where SW picks up most of it's steam and it's has nostalgia on it's side as well. LOTR has the advantage of pedigree - being based on a classic book.
SW runs with a preteen sensibility. LOTR aims slightly higher.
SW ends with a weaker 3rd picture. LOTR starts strong, sags in the middle - just a bit, and finishes strong.
Final verdict: LOTR edges out SW as my favourite trilogy.
The Matrix is a nonissue for me because the sequels are far below the original.
Every man is my superior, in that I may learn from him.
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