Battle of directors+ Lucas, Speldberg

in your opinyon who do you think is better, and who do you like better and why?

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.

Steven, the list is endless.

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.

how do you spell spielberg so wrong in the subject line..

but yea lucas hasnt done a large body of great works, so its not that close of a contest.

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.

I like Lucas' earlier work, as for overall director, Spielberg for me out of the two. But neither of the two are favourite directors for me.

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!

Spielberg of course, Lucas is simply can't direct anything, the romance is terribly done in SW and the same goes for the wooden dialouge aswell.

Originally posted by DarkWizard

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.

Lucas didn't direct "Return of the Jedi", it was Rich Marquand, and you mention "Hook" of all movies, and forget "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"?

For shame. ❌

Originally posted by Cinemaddiction
Lucas didn't direct "Return of the Jedi", it was Rich Marquand,

Thanks for the heads up, I was not aware of that. 🙂

and you mention "Hook" of all movies, and forget "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"?

Originally posted by DarkWizard

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.

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.

Originally posted by Rapscallion
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.

With a few speed bumps.

(WOTW) 😖

Ah. "CE3K" is a bizarre abbreviation, as if it were "Close Encounters 3000".

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.

Originally posted by Cinemaddiction
Ah. "CE3K" is a bizarre abbreviation, as if it were "Close Encounters 3000".

haha. yeah. I remember reading that abbreviation in a magazine once.

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.

Spielberg by a billion. Though both are overrated.

Originally posted by MildPossession
I like Lucas' earlier work, as for overall director, Spielberg for me out of the two. But neither of the two are favourite directors for me.

lucas is lightyears better then spielberg. any idiot can tell between qualitie and quantitie. Lucas movies are always best.