Spielberg, by default. As a director, he's directly influenced countless other filmmakers. Lucas has two movies in "THX-1138" and "Star Wars". Honestly, that's it. The most popular of the franchise, "Empire Strikes Back", was directed by Irvin Kerschner.
I thought American Graffiti was really good too... But other than those (Graffiti, THX and A New Hope) I don't think there's anything else that displays much directing talent on Lucas's part. Spielberg, on the other hand, has made a huge number of good films, some great ones, and a few excellent.
To be honest, I think all the fame and fortune went to Lucas's head. As is evidenced by what became of the Star Wars franchise. He turned it into a blockbuster, when it started as a creative, inspired, innovative and artistic independent film.
As a technological visionary: Lucas. As a director: Spielberg.
Both Went to the University of So Cal, and I really love both director's workings. But even more so, when they work together. Like say, the 'Indiana Jones' Trilogy (soon to be 4). And also, Star wars: episode III, Those were the best action scenes in the trilogy (thanks to Lucas and 'berg).
But If I have to compare the two, Spielberg has more great movies behind his belt. But Like said before, Lucas has the bigger franchise.
Lucas: THX, ROTJ, and A new Hope.
Spielberg: Jaws, SPR, Minority Report, The color Purple, Empire of the Sun, Schindler's list, ET, Jurassic Park, CE3K, Hook, The Terminal, and Catch me if you can.
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For me Lucas is nothing but a two hit wonder as a director. Star Wars and American Graffiti that's about it...now, as a marketing person Lucas is pure gold!
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I think Lucas was more involved in Jedi than just producing and writing the story. You can tell by the whole feel of the film... its much more similar to the prequels than either of the other classic films.
And in my opinion, Hook was one of Spielberg's duds...
Most definitely Spielberg. Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List, and Munich were three of the most intense movies I have ever seen. He's also consistently made great films for over 25 years.
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Spielberg easily takes the cake. He's easily one of the most recognisable and influential filmmakers of today. There's no surprise that with Spielberg's talent he's able to please the audience and create films with artistic integrity. There is a lot of people who will sacrifice that to make a popular movie.
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Spielberg, by far. Jurassic Park, Lost World, Close Encounters, The Color Purple, The Terminal, Jaws, The Indiana Jones trilogy, and Schindler's List are examples why. Lucas, while I still have respect for his imagination, creativity, and his skills as a director, his recent works that are the horrible episodes I, II, and III are proof enough that Spielberg still has the upper hand.
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