The Dark Knight Trilogy vs Lord of the Rings Trilogy?

Question

I know this isn't really a fair comparison but for the sake of this please answer and choose one of the trilogies.

I prefer TDK trilogy because of the 2nd movie, TDK. All of the LoTR movies were amazing, but TDK film was so good, that it was perfect. Batman Begins was good, and TDKR was also really good, but the only perfect one was TDK. The others were far from perfect.

All of the LoTR movies were near-perfect.

What do you think? And Why?

Question 2: TDK vs Inception Why?

Question 3: TDK vs TDKR Why?

Answer 1

The Lord of the Rings trilogy and because the movies are visually stunning and the acting was great from all of the cast

Answer 2

I would have to go with LOTR. Both trilogies are clearly brilliant, when it comes to casting, direction, etc. but its all down to personal preference really. Superheroism, honour, integrity, boldness, pyschopathic villains, vs. wizards, hobbits, ringwraiths, the eye of sauron... Both are hugely entertaining, but you said it yourself, LOTR was pretty much excellence, and Peter Jackson did an amazing job, as did Chris Nolan, but LOTR is just perfection on screen.



Loved both Inception and TDK but I'm a huge Batman fan, so TDK.



The last question is hard, but I'd say TDKR because TDK was visually stunning, it had depth, character and an excellent storyline, and it was such a successful movie, but then TDKR was just even better with surprising plot twists, and even more challenging villain, and it explored new characteristics of Bruce Wayne, and it completed the trilogy superbly.

Answer 3

LotR is far superior, in my mind -- and RotK was about as close to perfect as a movie can be.



TDK was nowhere near perfect, mostly because of the ending. It's just implausible that Batman would do what he did, it's not at all in keeping with his character from the comics. Speaking of which, Bane was one of the worst enemies Batman ever had, they pretty much brought him out of nowhere to break Batman's back. Catwoman (like Joker) has been overused in the whole Batman lore already. For these reasons I refuse to even watch TDKR.



The only possible complaint I can even acknowledge regarding the entire LotR trilogy is that the first one takes a while to really get going -- but this is necessary for character development and to draw you in to the whole thing.



I watched the first 10-15 minutes of Inception and decided it wasn't worth any more of my time. I loved The Matrix (1st movie especially), and I remember Dreamscape somewhat fondly, so Inception just felt to me like it was going to be a mash-up of the two.



Haven't seen TDKR and possibly never will, so despite its flaws I'd pick TDK.

Answer 4

Well, this is just taste, but I cannot take superhero films seriously. Idk, it's just how I am. So I prefer LoTR. I like Inception better for the same reason, and also because I thought the whole dream thing was more original. It really gave you that weird feeling--is this real, or is it a dream? Does it even matter? It got to me emotionally, and I think artistically, it's better than both TDK and LoTR. There's also a lot of technical skill apparent--Nolan does an excellent job weaving the different levels of the dream into a single work of art. And the Penrose stairs were cool too. And the zero-G fights. Basically, Inception kicks a$$ not only because it's smarter and more artistic, but because it has more eye candy too.



Also, it had the best acting. TDK and LoTR get a bit cartoony at times--which is hard to avoid, since they have wizards and elves and superheroes. Inception stayed serious and never degenerated into kitsch.



One more thing--I like single films better than series in general, since they usually involve a more concentrated artistic effort.

Answer 5

It's funny that I should run across this question, because about 5 hours ago I just watched 'The Dark Knight' movie again. Bear with me because my answer does have a point ;) I just have to give some basis to why I'm answering like I am. I'm a girl who happens to be a huge sci-fi fantasy junky - movies, books and tv (favorite tv show: 'Supernatural'). I used to work in a comic book store. In movies I'll watch just about anything sci-fi/fantasy (dragons, aliens, comic related, etc), But when it comes to books, I prefer mythology (dragons, wizards, knights) or odd-ball stories like Gaiman's 'Neverwhere' or Bradbury, don't care to read about aliens/space. My favorite book of all time, no contest, is 'The Lord Of The Rings' (all three parts - because any Ringer will tell you - technically, it really is only supposed to be ONE book, not a 'trilogy', Watching or reading one part/book without the other two can be done - but it really is pointless.) Having said this, the funny thing is, no one of 'The Lord Of The Rings' movies is my favorite movie - even though Peter Jackson did an unbelievable job and did the book justice. My all-time favorite movie (which is another sci-fi/fantasy based on a comic) is the classic movie 'The Crow' (the original version). If you haven't seen it, add it to your to-do list. This movie was a pioneer in its day, paving the way for such movies as the Dark Knight trilogy. My biggest problem with Batman is he never really seems to get the full kudos be deserves. Unfortunately, there is this darkness that follows him his whole life (the Batman comics were not light & fluffy like the tv series & earlier movies depicted them). It seems like he is constantly trying to prove his good, only to get overshadowed by evil. Even though Christian Bale's (speaking of Christian Bale - I really liked 'Reign Of Fire') character survives at the end of the last movie everyone else believes Batman is dead, except for Catwoman and Alfred, At least in 'The Crow' it's pretty cut and dry: he's a vigilante (of sorts) - he comes back from the dead to exact revenge on all the people associated with his fiancee and his death. There's no question as to where his loyalties lie. Poor Batman gets dogged at every turn - he never seems to lose the shadow that looms over him. You could almost compare his character to Frodo - he has the burden of carrying & destroying the One Ring, and only his closest friends are the ones who realize what a great burden he bears - that the fate of their lives rests in his hands. I hope you can get past the time thing with the LOTR movies. They DO NOT feel like long movies when you're watching them - the time flies. I'd be VERY surprised, if once you finished the first one, that you weren't anxious to watch the second and then the third. If you ever finally take the plunge and decide to watch the LOTR movies, you should watch the uncut versions with the deleted scenes. It doesn't add a lot of time to the movie(s) and is definitely worth it - if you know the book, then you'll appreciate the deleted scenes - if you don't know the books, then it fills in some of the gaps in the storyline for you. DO NOT watch 'The Hobbit' first. To me, TDK and LOTR are two different styles/approaches to the genre and they are both great in their own ways. But, if I had to pick one, it absolutely goes to LOTR - sorry to say, there is no comparison. The LOTR movie is epic - and unless you see it, there's no way to convey how spectacular it really is - and UNTIL you see it, you shouldn't knock it, nor can you justify a judgment against it. You might end up watching LOTR and still think that TDK is a better movie, but you might end up liking LOTR just as much, if not better. You're totally entitled to your opinion - TDK is a great movie. But, you can't form a biased opinion (like 'it's boring') against a movie you've never seen - that's rendering a verdict without all the facts. That's why my answer is so long - I wanted to let you know that I have an open mind when it comes viewing sci-fi/fantasy movies - just because LOTR is my favorite book, that didn't mean I wasn't going to go see 'Batman Begins'. All I am saying is to give LOTR a chance. Worst case scenario: you 'waste' 3 hours - I'm sure there could be worse things then that. Best case scenario: you like or love the movie - I highly doubt you'll hate it.

Answer 6

The LOTR's. like you said, all three are near perfect. The Nolan Batman movies were inconsistent in quality. Even TDK had one major flaw to it. I loathed that version of Two-Face. There are certain characters in fiction that shouldn't be put into realistic situations. He's one of them



Also, I give the LOTR's bonus points for having Sean Bean die AND have Christopher Lee play a villain. They put two fantastic (and horrendously underrated) actors in roles that were absolutely perfect for them. Even J.R.R Toliken himself said Christopher Lee would make a perfect Saruman.



Q2 Inception. I don't know why I just liked it more. I think Nolan might be better at surreal movies than realistic ones



Q3 TDK. The last movie was a huge let down.

Answer 7

I preferred The Dark Knight trilogy. The characters were more interesting to me and the stories were more compelling.



The LOTR trilogy dragged a lot. I couldn't get invested in any of the characters and I found myself coming close to sleep at many parts.



Q2: Dark Knight trilogy. Same reasons as I liked it better than LOTR, though I did like Inception as well



Q3 I liked all of the movies in TDK trilogy equally.

Answer 8

-I agree, TDK was by far the best of the 3 batman films from the trilogy

-Inception, in my mind, is perhaps one of the greatest movies ever created and surpasses TDK and LOTR by miles, it is the epitome of a masterpiece and perfect.

Answer 9

Lord of the Rings Trilogy is a clear choice to me. The Dark Knight is awesome, the other two not as good but still great. I my opinion though nothing can beat LOTR.



Q2: Too hard to choose, both were equally awesome.



Q3: As I said before The Dark Knight.

Answer 10

I prefer to watch The Dark Knight Trilogy that The Lord of the Rings trilogy because it got a great cast despite Katie Holmes' performance



The Dark Knight because it got more story and more action sequence and Heath Ledger's astounding performance as Joker



I can't pick them one because it too very good film to pick one

Answer 11

This is tough, but I must choose...

I love Batman, but, I truly love the LOTR Trilogy the most.

Batman is awesome, but LOTR is epic.

Answer 12

Once you read a reserve you start to see the story how you want to assume it not what sort of director wants someone to see it

Answer 13

reading is way better the book will keep u thinking and you get more detail in what people are thinking therefore you have more imagination

Answer 14

Screw lord of the rings.