Star Wars vs Star Trek

Rating: 9/10 (16 June 2015)

As you may know, the Episode VII of Star Wars, "The Force Awakens" is going to be released at the end of this year. For that reason, I decided to watch all the films again. Moreover, I watched other films with similar plot. That's the reason why, today, I'm able to compare,in my opinion, two of the greatest science fiction films about the future of humans in the universe. These two films are: Star Wars"Revenge of the Sith" and Star Trek "Generations". The universe has always been a mystery to humans. Nearly everyone has wondered how life could be in space. However, only some gifted directors such as David Carson and George Lucas have been able to explain how the future in space will be with these brilliant films. Both films have many similarities. First of all, the setting in both films is the space and they include memorable shots on invented cities in new planets and inside space ships. The films are action- packed. You must not miss a minute. They are absolutely exhilarating and the powerful special effects make scenes visually convincing. Although both films were blockbusters, Star Wars "Revenge of the Sith" has remarkably higher visual quality. That could be because Star Trek "Generations" was released years before. Star Trek is disappointing in terms of photography. The images sometimes lack definition. Moreover, make up and costume is better in the Star Wars film. The Star Trek crew only wear a simple red, blue or green suit. In Star Wars, costumes are more complex. A great example are the soldiers costumes or even Dark Vader's helmet. Furthermore, the soundtrack by John Williams in Star Wars was award- winning. In addition, Star Wars includes more moving scenes. I remember one which involves the main character that was particularly touching. However, in my opinion the acting is better in Star Trek, which includes many stunning actors such as Patrick Stewart. To sum up, both films are worth-seeing and if you like science fiction and fight scenes I would recommend both films. Nevertheless, Star Wars is definitely more gripping and the special effects make it even more convincing.