The Official Battle of the Movies Thread - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

FailedEagle · 11-30-2004, 01:40 AM

Well the movie poster thread dissapated, so let's move on to a pick the better of the two movies. Same rules apply, I'll post the posters and you vote on the film. Remember you are voting on the films themselves, not the posters anymore. Have fun.

Terminator

vs

Terminator 2: Judgement Day

unregistered092 · 11-30-2004, 08:29 AM

T2 was much better. T1 was still very good, but in terms of action and effects T2 definatly takes the cake.
The story of machine vs machine (T2) was fun but man vs machine (T1) had more of an emotional feel for it because its not a programmed piece of metal, its an actual person fighting for the future against impossible odds and a big metal arnold.

in conclusion, wheres T3?! it wasnt the best but was damn well good enough to be mentioned.

absorbentishe · 11-30-2004, 10:44 AM

T1 was most excellent. Not the most visually appealing, but it was great. T2 was good, a lot more action, but not as deep.

grendel · 11-30-2004, 11:10 AM

i'll go with T2

FoolThemAll · 11-30-2004, 11:53 AM

T2

More dynamic, and not just in cinematography. I liked the dark mood in the first, though.

stevie667 · 11-30-2004, 11:57 AM

My vote goes for T1.

The thing i loved about the terminator was the sense of whatever you do, the thing is going to kill you. The hopelessness, and then overcoming the worst odds is what kept me glued.

T2 still had this, but T3 IMO just didn't click.

darens42 · 11-30-2004, 07:59 PM

T2 was a way cool special effects flick, but I liked the darker uncertain story from T1 better

Rdr4evr · 11-30-2004, 08:05 PM

Terminator 2 all the way.

Nikilidstrom · 11-30-2004, 08:06 PM

The can't kill humans thing lamed up T2, as did Ed Furlong. T1 is by far the better movie.

matteo101 · 11-30-2004, 08:24 PM

Im going with T1. I think the terminator was an amazing villain.

Mr. Spacemonkey · 11-30-2004, 10:23 PM

Terminator 2, easily.

Coppertop · 11-30-2004, 10:26 PM

The (original) Terminator for sure. It created the standard for the others.

leo_cote · 11-30-2004, 10:42 PM

T2 for Guns and roses

djflish · 12-01-2004, 01:49 AM

Should have done a poll, then we could see the results...
They are both excellent, but T1 just beats T2 cos its the original.

And T3, as a seperate action movie, it was good. But as a Terminator movie, it sucked!

Charlatan · 12-01-2004, 03:06 AM

That's a tough one... both have strong stories, great characters, etc. The budgets are way different though... comparing the special effects is not useful.

If I have to choose I'd choose T2 but only barely.

grendel · 12-01-2004, 06:37 AM

i agree with the comments about furlong. i almost went with T1 for exactly that reason...

FailedEagle · 12-01-2004, 11:43 AM

Well, shit, I can't seem to get a count here, I'll try again. unregistered, how exactly are you voting. Polls are still open, but will close soon. I Like reading comments on the films so, let's try to end our post in the following way, or something of this nature

My vote is for (Insert vote here)

*Ahem, don't but the (Insert vote here) part, instead replace it with your vote.

I vote for, or just vote are also fine.

Coppertop · 12-01-2004, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FailedEagle

Well, shit, I can't seem to get a count here, I'll try again. unregistered, how exactly are you voting. Polls are still open, but will close soon. I Like reading comments on the films so, let's try to end our post in the following way, or something of this nature

My vote is for (Insert vote here)

*Ahem, don't but the (Insert vote here) part, instead replace it with your vote.

I vote for, or just vote are also fine.

Make a poll next time, way easier.

FailedEagle · 12-01-2004, 12:09 PM

are polls changable? I don't want to have to make a new thread every battle

FunkyLamb · 12-01-2004, 03:08 PM

Got to go with T2.

RogueHunter65 · 12-01-2004, 03:42 PM

T2...

The hallway scene with the box of roses, totally awesome. Enough said

omega2K4 · 12-01-2004, 07:42 PM

Terminator 2, more blow'd up stuff = good.

Willravel · 12-01-2004, 08:14 PM

My vote? The Terminator.
Arnold was pure machine - somehow Armold is able to portray that pure cold killing machine much better than Robert Patrik in T2 (not that RP did a bad job, because he did quite well).
John wasn't bothering me - I really hated that whole buddy-buddy thing with the reprogramed Terminator.
Linda Hamilton was gorgeous - not that crypt keeper-esque man beast that was in the second movie. I understand that her character was changed by the experience in the first movie, and her character's physical change was due to her being prepared for the future attack, but this somehow was too much for me. It took away the sensual part of the movie. That is a must for a guy's action flick.
The story line was very original for a mainstream movie - a killer robot from the future...well you know. Somehow the introduction to that amazing reality was so mindblowing that it softened the blow of T2 for me. The writing was really good. It had this really intense feel to it, even during the boring times.
I was a little kid when I first watched The Terminator - nothing will ever scare me or amaze me like this movie did. When I saw T2, I was already becoming cynical and bored with hollywood. That in itself made the movie less interesting.

IMO.

FailedEagle · 12-02-2004, 08:32 AM

Terminator 2 wins

We're going to stick with the "Movies with Sequels" theme

Raiders of the Lost Ark

vs

Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade

Nikilidstrom · 12-02-2004, 08:44 AM

While I like them both, I'm going to have to go with Raiders, simply because I grew up loving that movie. It is everything a good action/adventure movie should be. Last Crusade was more of the same, but fealt like it was trying too hard to be bigger and better, sacrificing a little on the story end.

unregistered092 · 12-02-2004, 09:44 AM

last crusade.
i like the whole "questing for the holy grail" thing. its fun.

default_i · 12-02-2004, 09:53 AM

Last Crusade based pretty much entirely on Connery.

Coppertop · 12-02-2004, 10:48 AM

What?! No Temple? Why the insistence on choosing movies with 2+ sequels and only offering a choice between 2? Interesting...

Raiders. Again, it set the bar.

FunkyLamb · 12-02-2004, 05:18 PM

Raiders. No question.

It set the standard.

FailedEagle · 12-02-2004, 05:44 PM

I realized that I've picked two films out of trilogies, however from my experience in film, the general consensus of the community is that T3 and Temple of Doom are the "least favorite" the others however flip-flop on everyone's list. I'm sorry if this offends you, but I can't please everyone

Coppertop · 12-02-2004, 05:47 PM

Not offended, I was just curious.

Willravel · 12-02-2004, 07:31 PM

Henry Jones Sr. makes my pick the Last Crusade. You can't beat the original Bond.

frankx · 12-02-2004, 08:47 PM

Last Crusade. You just can't beat Connery.

darens42 · 12-02-2004, 08:59 PM

Raiders by far - it rocked nonstop from the get go

Charlatan · 12-02-2004, 11:00 PM

Raiders is the King! The only reason Last Crusade is winning is that most of those voting weren't alive when Raiders came out...

Raiders of the Lost Ark changed my life. I became interested in films and filmmaking because of that film... it is why I am in the industry today. Really.

FngKestrel · 12-03-2004, 12:01 AM

Last Crusade, especially with the allusion to the first movie. Sean Connery and Harrison Ford have great chemistry in this movie. Not as good as Short Round and Indy, but that's not a choice.

Quote:

[Encountering a painting of the Ark of the Covenant]
Elsa: What's this?
Indiana Jones: Ark of the Covenant.
Elsa: Are you sure?
Indiana Jones: Pretty sure.

alarment13 · 12-04-2004, 02:25 PM

iI would have to say the last crusade, because of connery

11-30-2004, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
FailedEagle Crazy	The Official Battle of the Movies Thread Well the movie poster thread dissapated, so let's move on to a pick the better of the two movies. Same rules apply, I'll post the posters and you vote on the film. Remember you are voting on the films themselves, not the posters anymore. Have fun. Terminator vs Terminator 2: Judgement Day __________________ Head over to Nonsense to sign up for the newest round Of the Trivial Racing Image Game. Hurry.

11-30-2004, 11:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
FoolThemAll Walking is Still Honest Location: Seattle, WA	T2 More dynamic, and not just in cinematography. I liked the dark mood in the first, though. __________________ I wonder if we're stuck in Rome.

11-30-2004, 10:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
leo_cote Insane Location: St-H Canada	T2 for Guns and roses __________________ Hockey is my drug, Go Habs Go !!!

12-01-2004, 01:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
djflish The Mighty Boosh Location: I mostly come out at night, mostly...	Should have done a poll, then we could see the results... They are both excellent, but T1 just beats T2 cos its the original. And T3, as a seperate action movie, it was good. But as a Terminator movie, it sucked! __________________ Europes two great narcotics, Alcohol and Christianity. I know which one I prefer.

12-01-2004, 03:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	That's a tough one... both have strong stories, great characters, etc. The budgets are way different though... comparing the special effects is not useful. If I have to choose I'd choose T2 but only barely. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

11-30-2004, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
unregistered092 Tilted	T2 was much better. T1 was still very good, but in terms of action and effects T2 definatly takes the cake. The story of machine vs machine (T2) was fun but man vs machine (T1) had more of an emotional feel for it because its not a programmed piece of metal, its an actual person fighting for the future against impossible odds and a big metal arnold. in conclusion, wheres T3?! it wasnt the best but was damn well good enough to be mentioned.

11-30-2004, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	T1 was most excellent. Not the most visually appealing, but it was great. T2 was good, a lot more action, but not as deep.

11-30-2004, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
grendel Psycho	i'll go with T2

11-30-2004, 11:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
stevie667 Too Awesome for Aardvarks Location: Angloland	My vote goes for T1. The thing i loved about the terminator was the sense of whatever you do, the thing is going to kill you. The hopelessness, and then overcoming the worst odds is what kept me glued. T2 still had this, but T3 IMO just didn't click.

11-30-2004, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
darens42 Crazy Location: Dallas	T2 was a way cool special effects flick, but I liked the darker uncertain story from T1 better

11-30-2004, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rdr4evr Banned	Terminator 2 all the way.

11-30-2004, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	The can't kill humans thing lamed up T2, as did Ed Furlong. T1 is by far the better movie.

11-30-2004, 08:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
matteo101 In transition Location: north, no south abit, over to the right, getting warmer...there!	Im going with T1. I think the terminator was an amazing villain.

11-30-2004, 10:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mr. Spacemonkey Wake up Location: Nowhere special	Terminator 2, easily.

11-30-2004, 10:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Coppertop Getting Medieval on your ass Location: 13th century Europe	The (original) Terminator for sure. It created the standard for the others.

12-01-2004, 07:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
omega2K4 Natalie Portman is sexy. Location: The Outer Rim	Terminator 2, more blow'd up stuff = good. __________________ "While the State exists there can be no freedom. When there is freedom there will be no State." - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin "Reason has always existed, but not always in a reasonable form."- Karl Marx

12-01-2004, 06:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
grendel Psycho	i agree with the comments about furlong. i almost went with T1 for exactly that reason...

12-01-2004, 11:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
FailedEagle Crazy	Well, shit, I can't seem to get a count here, I'll try again. unregistered, how exactly are you voting. Polls are still open, but will close soon. I Like reading comments on the films so, let's try to end our post in the following way, or something of this nature My vote is for (Insert vote here) *Ahem, don't but the (Insert vote here) part, instead replace it with your vote. I vote for, or just vote are also fine. __________________ Head over to Nonsense to sign up for the newest round Of the Trivial Racing Image Game. Hurry.

12-01-2004, 12:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
FailedEagle Crazy	are polls changable? I don't want to have to make a new thread every battle __________________ Head over to Nonsense to sign up for the newest round Of the Trivial Racing Image Game. Hurry.

12-01-2004, 03:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
FunkyLamb Crazy Location: New Orleans, LA	Got to go with T2. __________________ FunkyLamb There's a force in the universe that makes things happen. And all you have to do is get in touch with it, stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball.

12-01-2004, 03:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
RogueHunter65 Insane Location: Boston, MA	T2... The hallway scene with the box of roses, totally awesome. Enough said __________________ I suffer from amnesia and deja vu at the same time... I think I have forgotten this before

12-01-2004, 08:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	My vote? The Terminator. Arnold was pure machine - somehow Armold is able to portray that pure cold killing machine much better than Robert Patrik in T2 (not that RP did a bad job, because he did quite well). John wasn't bothering me - I really hated that whole buddy-buddy thing with the reprogramed Terminator. Linda Hamilton was gorgeous - not that crypt keeper-esque man beast that was in the second movie. I understand that her character was changed by the experience in the first movie, and her character's physical change was due to her being prepared for the future attack, but this somehow was too much for me. It took away the sensual part of the movie. That is a must for a guy's action flick. The story line was very original for a mainstream movie - a killer robot from the future...well you know. Somehow the introduction to that amazing reality was so mindblowing that it softened the blow of T2 for me. The writing was really good. It had this really intense feel to it, even during the boring times. I was a little kid when I first watched The Terminator - nothing will ever scare me or amaze me like this movie did. When I saw T2, I was already becoming cynical and bored with hollywood. That in itself made the movie less interesting. IMO.

12-02-2004, 08:32 AM	#24 (permalink)
FailedEagle Crazy	Terminator 2 wins We're going to stick with the "Movies with Sequels" theme Raiders of the Lost Ark vs Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade __________________ Head over to Nonsense to sign up for the newest round Of the Trivial Racing Image Game. Hurry.

12-02-2004, 08:44 AM	#25 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	While I like them both, I'm going to have to go with Raiders, simply because I grew up loving that movie. It is everything a good action/adventure movie should be. Last Crusade was more of the same, but fealt like it was trying too hard to be bigger and better, sacrificing a little on the story end.

12-02-2004, 09:44 AM	#26 (permalink)
unregistered092 Tilted	last crusade. i like the whole "questing for the holy grail" thing. its fun.

12-02-2004, 09:53 AM	#27 (permalink)
default_i Upright	Last Crusade based pretty much entirely on Connery.

12-02-2004, 10:48 AM	#28 (permalink)
Coppertop Getting Medieval on your ass Location: 13th century Europe	What?! No Temple? Why the insistence on choosing movies with 2+ sequels and only offering a choice between 2? Interesting... Raiders. Again, it set the bar.

12-02-2004, 05:18 PM	#29 (permalink)
FunkyLamb Crazy Location: New Orleans, LA	Raiders. No question. It set the standard. __________________ FunkyLamb There's a force in the universe that makes things happen. And all you have to do is get in touch with it, stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball.

12-02-2004, 05:44 PM	#30 (permalink)
FailedEagle Crazy	I realized that I've picked two films out of trilogies, however from my experience in film, the general consensus of the community is that T3 and Temple of Doom are the "least favorite" the others however flip-flop on everyone's list. I'm sorry if this offends you, but I can't please everyone __________________ Head over to Nonsense to sign up for the newest round Of the Trivial Racing Image Game. Hurry.

12-02-2004, 05:47 PM	#31 (permalink)
Coppertop Getting Medieval on your ass Location: 13th century Europe	Not offended, I was just curious.

12-02-2004, 07:31 PM	#32 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Henry Jones Sr. makes my pick the Last Crusade. You can't beat the original Bond.

12-02-2004, 08:47 PM	#33 (permalink)
frankx Psycho Location: The Tip of the Boot	Last Crusade. You just can't beat Connery. __________________ Louisiana: We're Not ALL Drunken Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Campaign

12-02-2004, 08:59 PM	#34 (permalink)
darens42 Crazy Location: Dallas	Raiders by far - it rocked nonstop from the get go

12-02-2004, 11:00 PM	#35 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Raiders is the King! The only reason Last Crusade is winning is that most of those voting weren't alive when Raiders came out... Raiders of the Lost Ark changed my life. I became interested in films and filmmaking because of that film... it is why I am in the industry today. Really. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

12-04-2004, 02:25 PM	#37 (permalink)
alarment13 Crazy	iI would have to say the last crusade, because of connery