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macgeek2005 · Feb 21, 2007, 11:56 PM

Here are the ten most famous movie trilogies. Vote which one you think is best.

Wiskedjak · Feb 22, 2007, 12:37 AM

Spiderman and Pirates aren't yet trilogies. For all we know, the final installments for these franchises could kill them.

SpaceMonkey · Feb 22, 2007, 12:37 AM

What's with your dogmatic posts about films, anyway?

And I demand the inclusion of "The Land Before Time."

And why isn't Jurassic Park on there? It's famous.

rjenkinson · Feb 22, 2007, 12:38 AM

three of those choices have even been completed yet.

-r.

Doofy · Feb 22, 2007, 12:44 AM

Three Colours.

JoshuaZ · Feb 22, 2007, 02:14 AM

Do we need to start quoting Clerks 2? Because if so, I may have to ignore this thread. FOREVER.

SirCastor · Feb 22, 2007, 02:32 AM

That's actually an interesting point, because Clerks, Mallrats, and Chasing Amy are sometimes considered a trilogy, and then Clerks II showed up.
I don't agree with your statement 'most famous' trilogies

Kevin · Feb 22, 2007, 08:22 AM

Lord of the Rings and Star Wars BEFORE The Godfather?

You don't put the spaceships before the gambling!

They put the spaceships before the gambling!

red rocket · Feb 22, 2007, 08:39 AM

Your list sucks arse.

Have a look at this list: List of film trilogies from Wikipedia.

Now, that's a list.

The Apocalypse Trilogy:

The Thing (1982)
Prince of Darkness (1987)
In the Mouth of Madness (1995)

The Godfather Trilogy:

The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The Godfather Part III (1990)

Those were some trilogies, man.

macintologist · Feb 22, 2007, 08:43 AM

It has to be Star Wars

Mrjinglesusa · Feb 22, 2007, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

Lord of the Rings and Star Wars BEFORE The Godfather?

You don't put the spaceships before the gambling!

They put the spaceships before the gambling!

There is no question: The Godfather Trilogy. Granted, III was a bit of a letdown but when I and II are two of the best movies of all time the trilogy should be way up there. Lord of the Rings? Give me a break...

Kevin · Feb 22, 2007, 10:00 AM

III wasn't bad per say .. just looked that way compared to I and II.

paul w · Feb 22, 2007, 10:18 AM

Yet I'd say that it was one of the biggest letdowns of any of the trilogies' final episode as the bar had been set so high. One was a classic, two perhaps even better and then three was a dud. Pity. Taken on its own, it's incredibly mediocre.

What about the Evil Dead trilogy ? Classic in its genre.

analogue SPRINKLES · Feb 22, 2007, 10:55 AM

So when is something a Trilogy and not just a bunch of stupid sequels?

BRussell · Feb 22, 2007, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Mrjinglesusa

There is no question: The Godfather Trilogy.

Yup, it is objectively, mathematically the best of the choices.

Chuckit · Feb 22, 2007, 11:07 AM

[insert Secret Garden joke]

No, but seriously, there was a trilogy of the Black Stallion? (Also the third Pirates movie isn't even out yet.)

andi*pandi · Feb 22, 2007, 11:09 AM

they made 3 black stallion movies?? There were umpteen books, but I only remember one movie.

jokell82 · Feb 22, 2007, 11:44 AM

Where is the Jersey trilogy and the Evil Dead trilogy? And there's a Final Destination Trilogy??? If the third film was direct to video it doesn't count.

Brien · Feb 22, 2007, 01:21 PM

It was in theaters... for a week.

Cipher13 · Feb 22, 2007, 01:50 PM

In order, I prefer:

LotR (voted for).
Indiana Jones.
Star Wars (original).

macgeek2005 · Feb 22, 2007, 01:57 PM

Sorry guys, I went to Wikipedia and picked out what I thought were the 12 best trilogies. This forum only lets me have 12 poll options. I did include The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars. What's you're problem?

lpkmckenna · Feb 22, 2007, 02:39 PM

I voted for the original Star Wars. Overall it has the best balance.

Godfather? Disqualified because Godfather 3 sucked so bad.
Matrix? Excellent start, but lost focus by killing Trinity twice.
Star Wars Prequels? Flat acting in I and II, and Jar Jar in I, kill this possibility.
LotR? Good movies, but too long, slow, and wordy. Cut each movie to 2 hrs and it would have been the best trilogy.
Back to the Future? But BttF 2 stank!
Indiana Jones? Second best trilogy. Fun, funny, fast-paced.

No option for the Jurassic Park movies? They were pretty good. Not "fanatic-inducing" good, but solid entertainment.

sek929 · Feb 22, 2007, 02:40 PM

Star Wars, hands down.

Godfather would win if the last movie didn't suck ass, but it did. So SW already has it beat with three great movies.

Oversoul · Feb 22, 2007, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by SpaceMonkey

What's with your dogmatic posts about films, anyway?

I'm wondering the same thing. I recall you being into films and all, but is that all you're about?

gururafiki · Feb 22, 2007, 03:13 PM

With the original Star Wars series on there, I don't see how any others can have a chance. If I were choose a second, it would be The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

BRussell · Feb 22, 2007, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

Star Wars, hands down.

Godfather would win if the last movie didn't suck ass, but it did. So SW already has it beat with three great movies.

Wait a sec. You're saying that Godfather III sucks ass, but "Star Wars VI: Return of the Giggling, Dancing Ewoks" doesn't???

sek929 · Feb 22, 2007, 03:42 PM

Return of the Jedi rules. Who cares if, for a few minutes, midgets in ewok suits dance?

Wouldn't you dance if the massive sphere of oppression that hovered above your planet was destroyed?

BRussell · Feb 22, 2007, 03:45 PM

All I know is that there weren't even a few minutes of giggling, dancing muppets in any of the Godfather movies.

sek929 · Feb 22, 2007, 03:47 PM

Maybe III could've used a few muppets?

Kevin · Feb 22, 2007, 03:52 PM

It might have been cool if the Godfather movie had lightsabres though...

Nivag · Feb 22, 2007, 04:07 PM

Smokey and the Bandit!!

SVass · Feb 22, 2007, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by analogue SPRINKLES

So when is something a Trilogy and not just a bunch of stupid sequels?

The "Hitchhikers Guide" was a trilogy.

sam

BRussell · Feb 22, 2007, 04:13 PM

I just think Godfather I & II are two of the best movies ever made, and I just kind of ignore Godfather III. Star Wars is also one of the best, but still not as good as either of the two Godfathers, and the other two Star Wars, well I try but can't ignore them.

mitchell_pgh · Feb 22, 2007, 04:30 PM

Hello... ROBOCOP!!! <kidding>

IMHO it's Star Wars (original). When someone says "I just watched the trilogy." I assume they mean star wars.

Godfather would be my sequel, but three killed it. The consistency/quality from I and II just wasn't in III.

Rumor · Feb 22, 2007, 04:34 PM

Since Evil Dead II is a remake of Evil Dead, those two and Army of Darkness don't count as a trilogy.

What about X-Men?

jokell82 · Feb 22, 2007, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Since Evil Dead II is a remake of Evil Dead

Not really...
Evil Dead II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rumor · Feb 22, 2007, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by jokell82

Not really...
Evil Dead II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"There is some question as to whether the film is a sequel or a remake, since The Evil Dead ends with Ash (Campbell) apparently being run down by the invisible demon which killed all the other characters. However, after the recap of the events of The Evil Dead at the beginning of Evil Dead II (which condenses The Evil Dead story to include only Ash and Linda, the only two characters from the first film important to the story of Evil Dead II) Ash is hit by the same invisible force and the story continues from there.

One of the main points often argued against the sequel idea, is that the book is destroyed in The Evil Dead, though seen again in Evil Dead II. However the book never appears again in its full form after Ash is attacked by the invisible force, the only part of it seen after the "invisible force" scene, are the pages found by the archeologist's daughter, from which are read through to release the time portal. After this scene the cover is of the book is never shown again, which supports the sequel argument.

Differences between the recap and the actual events of the first movie are mainly attributed to Raimi's inability to obtain footage from the first movie due to the rights being owned by several different companies in different worldwide territories. Following that, he decided to take a few creative licenses with the story to help the flow of the plot. This is the film which introduces the famous chainsaw attached to Ash's arm.

The film was followed by Army of Darkness, which continues with Ash's adventures in the medieval fantasy world into which he was transported at the end of Evil Dead II.In the special edition version of Army of Darkness, on the commentary, the question is posed to Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. They comment that the three films can be edited together as a whole. Though they don't comment on whether this means Evil Dead II, is a sequel or remake"

Evil Dead II is a rehash of Evil Dead. Not a sequel.

Kevin · Feb 22, 2007, 04:45 PM

Ever seen "The Last Don"

It wasn't nearly as good as Godfather. But still entertaining.

jokell82 · Feb 22, 2007, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

"There is some question as to whether the film is a sequel or a remake, since The Evil Dead ends with Ash (Campbell) apparently being run down by the invisible demon which killed all the other characters. However, after the recap of the events of The Evil Dead at the beginning of Evil Dead II (which condenses The Evil Dead story to include only Ash and Linda, the only two characters from the first film important to the story of Evil Dead II) Ash is hit by the same invisible force and the story continues from there.

One of the main points often argued against the sequel idea, is that the book is destroyed in The Evil Dead, though seen again in Evil Dead II. However the book never appears again in its full form after Ash is attacked by the invisible force, the only part of it seen after the "invisible force" scene, are the pages found by the archeologist's daughter, from which are read through to release the time portal. After this scene the cover is of the book is never shown again, which supports the sequel argument.

Differences between the recap and the actual events of the first movie are mainly attributed to Raimi's inability to obtain footage from the first movie due to the rights being owned by several different companies in different worldwide territories. Following that, he decided to take a few creative licenses with the story to help the flow of the plot. This is the film which introduces the famous chainsaw attached to Ash's arm.

The film was followed by Army of Darkness, which continues with Ash's adventures in the medieval fantasy world into which he was transported at the end of Evil Dead II.In the special edition version of Army of Darkness, on the commentary, the question is posed to Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. They comment that the three films can be edited together as a whole. Though they don't comment on whether this means Evil Dead II, is a sequel or remake"

Evil Dead II is a rehash of Evil Dead. Not a sequel.

Haha. You may want to read what you highlighted again, because it supports the sequel theory.

Rumor · Feb 22, 2007, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by jokell82

Haha. You may want to read what you highlighted again, because it supports the sequel theory.

How so?

jokell82 · Feb 22, 2007, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

How so?

The recap of the first movie in the sequel's footage had to be re-shot instead of using original footage because of rights issues. You don't recap the original movie if you're remaking it - the remake IS a recap of the original.

sek929 · Feb 22, 2007, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by BRussell

I just think Godfather I & II are two of the best movies ever made

Agreed

abbaZaba · Feb 22, 2007, 05:37 PM

Godfather
Star Wars
Indiana Jones

Rumor · Feb 22, 2007, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by jokell82

The recap of the first movie in the sequel's footage had to be re-shot instead of using original footage because of rights issues. You don't recap the original movie if you're remaking it - the remake IS a recap of the original.

There wasn't a recap between Evil Dead and Evil Dead II. Some of the same footage was used and what couldn't be used was reshot. There was a recap between Evil Dead I/II and Army of Darkness.

The story for Evil Dead II was the same as Evil Dead with some slight changes. It also was in color.

Dig the sig, by the way.

ldb73 · Feb 22, 2007, 05:58 PM

By far its Godfather followed by a close second of the original Starwars. Totally two different movies but Godfather its just a great classic with awesome actors. I will admit the second one was not the best of the 3, but its apart of the trilogy so what can I say.

Chuckit · Feb 22, 2007, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

There wasn't a recap between Evil Dead and Evil Dead II.

It's been too long since I've seen the movies, but are you saying the article is making up "the recap of the events of The Evil Dead at the beginning of Evil Dead II"?

Rumor · Feb 22, 2007, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

It's been too long since I've seen the movies, but are you saying the article is making up "the recap of the events of The Evil Dead at the beginning of Evil Dead II"?

It's been a while since I've watched Evil Dead I also, but I don't remember there being a recap of I at the beginning of II. I do remember scenes being in both movies.

gururafiki · Feb 22, 2007, 06:14 PM

Who the heck voted for the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy?

analogue SPRINKLES · Feb 22, 2007, 06:23 PM

What no Harry Potter?!

(not that I even like it though)

exca1ibur · Feb 22, 2007, 06:26 PM

Put me in for the Original Star Wars trilogy here. When I hear Trilogy, thats the first thing that comes to mind.