The Trilogy Wars!!

[Ghormak]

I think you're all arguing in vain. A completely objective non-biased study on the subject has already been done. http://www.pointlesswasteoftime.com/film/trilogy.html

[Migs]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

[Gonzo]

When you're talking about trilogies, I think you have to take into account how consistent in quality they are, through all three films.

With two awesome films, a third mediocre film brings the whole thing right down. So that's 'The Godfather' out of the running. The first two are masterly, near-perfect works of cinema, but for me, the only saving grace of the third is that Pacino can still act. It wasn't a good enough idea for a third film, and the saga should have ended with the close of Part II.

Whilst I have a soft spot for 'Temple Of Doom', it is slightly lacking. Awesome action scenes, but the movie is basically a vehicle for them, which the other two managed to avoid feeling like to some extent. So I'd have to say Indy's out of the running, however much that pains me.

So that leaves 'Star Wars', 'The Lord Of The Rings' and 'Back To The Future' as my top 3. I'd have to say 'Back To The Future', partly because I have so many fond memories of discovering those films when I was younger, but also I still appreciate them as very well-plotted and original films, with great tight scripts, the perfect cast, and lots of magical movie moments and quotes.