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By (user no longer on site) OP   
38 weeks ago

So with it being the 4th of May, we get the usual clichéd quote. Maybe controversial, but Star Wars is massively overrated, apart from the first 2 films, The Mandolorian and possibly Rogue One. The rest are either average at best and actually most of it is well below average. If the Stars Wars name wasn't attached to most of it, it wouldn't get a fraction of the fan boy/girl praise it receives.

Star Trek is far more superior, as are the original and reboot of Battlestar Galatica. Firely and the spin off film of it Serenity are brilliant. Even the series The Expanse is much better. The acting is a bit hammy and the budget is relatively low in comparison, but still a bloody good watch.

I'm not a Star Wars hater, but it's definitely massively overhyped and there's so many other Sci-fi shows and films that are loads better.

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By *edeWoman
38 weeks ago

the abyss

I see you woke up and chose violence today

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By *agerMorganMan
38 weeks ago

Canvey Island

Ooo you’re going to cause some controversy there.

But agreed, Star Wars has its moments but it’s not a mark on Star Trek which genuinely broke ground in the real world.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
38 weeks ago


"I see you woke up and chose violence today "

I most certainly did

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
38 weeks ago

Staffordshire

Don’t underestimate the power of the force

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
38 weeks ago


"Ooo you’re going to cause some controversy there.

But agreed, Star Wars has its moments but it’s not a mark on Star Trek which genuinely broke ground in the real world. "

So much of Star Wars is style over substance.

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
38 weeks ago

The Continental

I just find them boring.

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By *ezoMan
38 weeks ago

The Kingdom

I do find it good that George Lucas was a fan of Star Trek and Gene Roddenberry was a fan of Star Wars, yet their respective fans had created controversy and arguments over which is better over the other.

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By *lderflower_AppleWoman
38 weeks ago

Basingstoke

I actually pretty much agree with your entire assessment of the Star Wars franchise (though I might not wholly agree on The Mandalorian), and that Star Trek overall beats Star Wars hands down.

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By *ansoffateMan
38 weeks ago

Sagittarius A

It's not controversial don't worry, it's just wrong.

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By *layfullsamMan
38 weeks ago

Solihull

First one was life changing, tried to watch some and turned them off

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By *unchalMan
38 weeks ago

Dartford


"So with it being the 4th of May, we get the usual clichéd quote. Maybe controversial, but Star Wars is massively overrated, apart from the first 2 films, The Mandolorian and possibly Rogue One. The rest are either average at best and actually most of it is well below average. If the Stars Wars name wasn't attached to most of it, it wouldn't get a fraction of the fan boy/girl praise it receives.

Star Trek is far more superior, as are the original and reboot of Battlestar Galatica. Firely and the spin off film of it Serenity are brilliant. Even the series The Expanse is much better. The acting is a bit hammy and the budget is relatively low in comparison, but still a bloody good watch.

I'm not a Star Wars hater, but it's definitely massively overhyped and there's so many other Sci-fi shows and films that are loads better.

"

Don’t want to bring you down, but that was one of the songs played at my wife’s funeral. She loved that tune. Many years ago. No need to commiserate.

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By *elloWoman
38 weeks ago

alpha centauri


"So with it being the 4th of May, we get the usual clichéd quote. Maybe controversial, but Star Wars is massively overrated, apart from the first 2 films, The Mandolorian and possibly Rogue One. The rest are either average at best and actually most of it is well below average. If the Stars Wars name wasn't attached to most of it, it wouldn't get a fraction of the fan boy/girl praise it receives.

Star Trek is far more superior, as are the original and reboot of Battlestar Galatica. Firely and the spin off film of it Serenity are brilliant. Even the series The Expanse is much better. The acting is a bit hammy and the budget is relatively low in comparison, but still a bloody good watch.

I'm not a Star Wars hater, but it's definitely massively overhyped and there's so many other Sci-fi shows and films that are loads better.

"

. Marry me

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By *ealitybitesMan
38 weeks ago

Belfast

Don't disagree completely apart from the bit about the original Battlestar Galactica being better.

Obi Wan was one of the worst TV shows in recent years

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By *unchalMan
38 weeks ago

Dartford

Star Wars very over rated but still good. Always a Star Trek man here. And I loved, loved, BG! Thinking about watching it all again.

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
38 weeks ago

Staffordshire

It’s funny, you very rarely see Star Wars fans slagging off other franchises.

There’s a very real reason…

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By *unchalMan
38 weeks ago

Dartford

Oh, and Firefly might be the best of them all. Watched half a dozen times.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
38 weeks ago

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
38 weeks ago

Staffordshire


"[light saber Removed from arse by poster at 04/05/24 17:36:40]"

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
38 weeks ago


"Don't disagree completely apart from the bit about the original Battlestar Galactica being better.

Obi Wan was one of the worst TV shows in recent years"

Obi Wan was awful. I also get what you're saying about the original Battlestar Galatica. I maybe looking back at that with nostalgia and rose tinted glasses. But as a five year old, I lived for that show.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
38 weeks ago


"Oh, and Firefly might be the best of them all. Watched half a dozen times. "

Firefly is criminally underrated, but I'm sort of glad the masses didn't get into it. That's the pompous geek in me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
38 weeks ago


"So with it being the 4th of May, we get the usual clichéd quote. Maybe controversial, but Star Wars is massively overrated, apart from the first 2 films, The Mandolorian and possibly Rogue One. The rest are either average at best and actually most of it is well below average. If the Stars Wars name wasn't attached to most of it, it wouldn't get a fraction of the fan boy/girl praise it receives.

Star Trek is far more superior, as are the original and reboot of Battlestar Galatica. Firely and the spin off film of it Serenity are brilliant. Even the series The Expanse is much better. The acting is a bit hammy and the budget is relatively low in comparison, but still a bloody good watch.

I'm not a Star Wars hater, but it's definitely massively overhyped and there's so many other Sci-fi shows and films that are loads better.

. Marry me "

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By *enSiskoMan
38 weeks ago

Cestus 3

Star Trek first and foremost here.

I watch other franchises as I like is-fi in general.

If it wasn't for star wars there would of been no Wrath of Khan.

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By *zeroMan
38 weeks ago

Glasgow

When these conversations start I feel like the Ralf Wiggum with the banana meme.

Go Star Wars.

Go Star Trek.

GO STARGATE!

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By *nnCeeWoman
38 weeks ago

East of Eden, West of Hell


"[light saber Removed from arse by poster at 04/05/24 17:36:40]"

Best post on here!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
38 weeks ago


"Star Trek first and foremost here.

I watch other franchises as I like is-fi in general.

If it wasn't for star wars there would of been no Wrath of Khan."

Wrath of Khan, what a great film. When Khan put that 'eel' into Chekov's ear to control him. Terrified and enthralled me in equal measure when I first watched that. What a scene, what a film. Certainly up there as one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever.

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By *ags73Man
38 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

I love both.

Live long and Prosper.

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By (user no longer on site)
38 weeks ago


"So with it being the 4th of May, we get the usual clichéd quote. Maybe controversial, but Star Wars is massively overrated, apart from the first 2 films, The Mandolorian and possibly Rogue One. The rest are either average at best and actually most of it is well below average. If the Stars Wars name wasn't attached to most of it, it wouldn't get a fraction of the fan boy/girl praise it receives.

Star Trek is far more superior, as are the original and reboot of Battlestar Galatica. Firely and the spin off film of it Serenity are brilliant. Even the series The Expanse is much better. The acting is a bit hammy and the budget is relatively low in comparison, but still a bloody good watch.

I'm not a Star Wars hater, but it's definitely massively overhyped and there's so many other Sci-fi shows and films that are loads better.

"

Blah blah blah

I agree that “phantom menace” and “attack of the clones” suck but can not agree with any of your other drivel and Star Trek is shockingly rubbish

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By *eroLondonMan
38 weeks ago

Mayfair

Babylon 5. The best. †

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By *ags73Man
38 weeks ago

glasgow-ish


"So with it being the 4th of May, we get the usual clichéd quote. Maybe controversial, but Star Wars is massively overrated, apart from the first 2 films, The Mandolorian and possibly Rogue One. The rest are either average at best and actually most of it is well below average. If the Stars Wars name wasn't attached to most of it, it wouldn't get a fraction of the fan boy/girl praise it receives.

Star Trek is far more superior, as are the original and reboot of Battlestar Galatica. Firely and the spin off film of it Serenity are brilliant. Even the series The Expanse is much better. The acting is a bit hammy and the budget is relatively low in comparison, but still a bloody good watch.

I'm not a Star Wars hater, but it's definitely massively overhyped and there's so many other Sci-fi shows and films that are loads better.

Blah blah blah

I agree that “phantom menace” and “attack of the clones” suck but can not agree with any of your other drivel and Star Trek is shockingly rubbish "

I liked phantom menace and attack of the clones. They’re growers

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
38 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania


"Babylon 5. The best. †"

Oh I'm with you on this! G'Kar and Londo - beautifully complex, intertwined characters; the best frenemies you'll ever see in sci-fi. The Shadows are possibly the most insidious villains I've seen, and yet they still managed to show you the logic of their perspective. That was a groundbreaking show.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
38 weeks ago

North West


"It’s funny, you very rarely see Star Wars fans slagging off other franchises.

There’s a very real reason…

"

Anger, fear, aggression; the dark side of the Force are they. Easily they flow, quick to join you in a fight. If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will, as it did Obi-Wan's apprentice.

I am a Jedi

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
37 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

I like Star Wars. I'm very fond of the original three.

Everything after that hasn't been great, if I'm honest. The big exception to that was Rogue One, which was genuinely good, and edgy. Andor, likewise in the TV shows.

And the animated series Rebels - that genuinely captured some of the feel of the original movies.

The fact is, I'm a far more dedicated Star Trek fan, and a lifelong champion of Babylon 5.

The best sci-fi in the last 20 years has been The Expanse (I don't believe the acting is at all hammy). It balances interesting characters, believable tech and cultures, and interesting plots. They've even invested the minor characters with depth, and that's what imbues it with depth. Rocinante is my favourite ship, Holden my favourite flawed hero, Amos my favourite tough guy, and Avisarsla the meanest leader in any cosmos - she'd make Palpatine piss himself.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
37 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

*Avisarala

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By *unchalMan
37 weeks ago

Dartford


"When these conversations start I feel like the Ralf Wiggum with the banana meme.

Go Star Wars.

Go Star Trek.

GO STARGATE!"

How could I forget? I loved Stargate.

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
37 weeks ago

chichester

Warhammer 40K is where it’s at. .

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
37 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/Lomdon


"It’s funny, you very rarely see Star Wars fans slagging off other franchises.

There’s a very real reason…

"

Did Rembrandt slag off finger painters?

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By *irtydevil666Man
37 weeks ago

bristol

And it would have allm been so different if they had used the Bristolian voice of Dave Prowse.....

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