Pick The Better Movie And We’ll Reveal Everyone's Favorite Character
- by Dylan Dembrow
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Let’s face it, life can be a bit… repetitive at times. And one of the easiest way to break up this monotony is to get lost in a movie for a few hours. Even for someone with extremely particular tastes, there’s really no excuse for not being able to find a film that suits one’s desires these days. Because even if summer blockbusters aren’t someone's cup of tea, there’s still plenty of variety out there on streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. And if all else fails, there’s nothing wrong with popping on an old favorite.
For this quiz, we’ll be taking a look at some of the most recognizable movies ever made and pairing them with films that have some similarities — whether it be the same lead actor, same director, or similar genre. The task is simply to pick out the better film (or even just the more entertaining one), to reveal a favorite movie character.
While the stories and special effects may suck us into a movie at the start, it’s ultimately the characters that keep up coming back for repeat viewings. So with that in mind, it's time to pick the better movie and reveal an all-time favorite character!
The Avengers or Justice League?
2012’s The Avengers helped redefine the superhero genre. No longer were leading characters stuck inside their own franchises and these team-up films have carried the box office ever since. However, Justice League seems like it was an exception to the rule, with many estimating that the film may have only broken even.
The Hangover or Bridesmaids?
When ads started coming out for Bridesmaids, many speculated that it would just be an all-female rip-off of The Hangover. However, the film turned out to be a comedic masterpiece in its own right, filled with fully thought out characters and some truly original comedic set-ups. But which one did it better?
Back to the Future or Ghostbusters?
Two of the biggest movies of the ‘80s, both Back to the Future and Ghostbuster seamlessly blended sci-fi and fantasy with a heavy dose of humor. As a result, both have gone on to be some of the most beloved movies of all times. They also got their own sequels — which were largely considered a step down from the originals.
Cast Away or The Terminal?
Two of Tom Hank’s biggest movies, Cast Away and The Terminal really showcase the actor’s ability — as the audiences is trapped with these characters throughout the majority of both films. So do you prefer the much more character driven Cast Away? Or do you like something that is a little lighter, yet still emotionally engaging, like The Terminal?
Forrest Gump or The Shawshank Redemption?
While these two movies seemingly have nothing in common, they were actually both up for Best Picture of the Year at the Academy Awards. Forrest Gump ended up winning out, though many have said since that the Academy simply went with the bigger crowd-pleaser, rather than the movie that was actually better. Do you agree?
Mean Girls or Clueless?
Two movies that revolve around teenage girls in a high school world, both Mean Girls and Clueless are extremely memorable in their own rights. They also have no shortage of quotable lines to draw from, including “That’s is so fetch!” and “As if!” So which one is better may really just come down to someone’s sense of humor.
It or The Shining?
While last year’s It may be the highest-grossing horror movie of all time, The Shining has long been considered one of the greatest and more perplexing movies of all time. Both of them are based on classic novels by Stephen King. However, King famously disowned Stanley Kubrick’s rendition of The Shining, which veered wildly from the source material.
Wonder Woman or Black Panther?
Within the last few years, diversity has really been reigning supreme at the box office. Wonder Woman was the first critical and commercial success for the DCEU, while Black Panther was one of the highest grossing movies of the MCU — which went on to gross well over a billion dollars worldwide. Pretty impressive for a rather obscure character.
The Lion King or Mulan?
Two massively popular Disney classics, both The Lion King and Mulan are currently being reimagined for the big screen thanks to the massive success of Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book. But since we’ll have to wait and see how successful these new endeavors end up being, we can only judge these two stories from the animated originals.
A Nightmare on Elm Street or Friday the 13th?
After the massively influential Halloween was released back in 1978, there were a string of movies being turned out that found a seemingly invincible antagonist at the story’s center. Two of the biggest of these slasher series turned out to be A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th, which are still going strong today.
Pulp Fiction or Django Unchained?
Quentin Tarantino has been one of the most distinctive directors working in Hollywood since the early 1990s. While all of his movies have an undeniable tone, his style has still changed a bit over the years. So do you prefer his earlier classic, like Pulp Fiction? Or his newer hits, like Django Unchained?
Dazed and Confused or Superbad?
If these two high school comedies have proven anything, it’s that being a teenager seems to always stay the same. While Dazed and Confused was released in the ‘90s, it centered around a group of high schoolers growing up in the ‘70s. Meanwhile, Superbad was released in 2007, but had actually been written decades before.
The Wizard of Oz or It’s a Wonderful Life?
Now two of the most beloved movies of all time, both The Wizard of Oz and It’s a Wonderful Life failed to find mainstream audiences when they were originally released. The Wizard of Oz actually did not turn a profit until a decade after its release, while It’s a Wonderful Life was considered too dark for the time.
Moana or Coco?
These days, when Disney releases an animated movie, you can pretty much guarantee that it’s going to be a quality product. Such was the case with Moana and Coco, which ended up raking in boatloads of money along with being nominated for a number of Academy Awards. But which one do you prefer?
The Truman Show or Ace Ventura: Pet Detective?
While Jim Carrey is undeniably a superstar, many people don’t particularly like him due to his tendency to go way over the top — especially in his earlier films, like Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber, and The Mask. Though he has gone on to tackle more nuanced and subdued roles, as seen in a movie like The Truman Show.
Inception or Interstellar?
Writer and director Christopher Nolan has turned out some of the biggest movies of the last few decades, largely thanks to The Dark Knight trilogy. But even when it comes to his original films, like Inception and Interstellar, the director’s pictures have still been box office giants. So which one of these sci-fi blockbusters did you like better?
Star Trek or Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
Not only are these two of the biggest space-set franchises of all time, but in the case of these two movies, they were actually both directed by the same guy: J.J. Abrams. In fact, Abrams has even been brought back on board to helm the next Star Wars movie, which will pick up where the next one left off albeit with a new direction.
Minority Report or War of the Worlds?
Steven Spielberg has cast Tom Cruise in a number of his bigger blockbuster films, including Minority Report and War of the Worlds. While War of the Worlds may have been the bigger movie, it didn’t earn nearly as much critical acclaim as Minority Report. But does that necessarily mean it was better?
Iron Man or Man of Steel?
Both Iron Man and Man of Steel were the tentpole movies to launch their respective superhero franchises. But while Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark is still going strong in the MCU over a decade later, it looks like Henry Cavill may already be done with playing Superman in the DCEU.
A Christmas Story or National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
It seems like they just don’t make holiday movies like they used to, as many people still resort to these two Christmas comedies ever time December rolls back around. But if you could only pick one movie to pop in this holiday season, would it be A Christmas Story or National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Silence of the Lambs or Get Out?
What do The Silences of the Lambs and Get Out have in common you might ask? Aside from the easy answer that they’re both horror movies, that is. Well, as it turns out, Get Out was the first film of its kind to win an Academy Award since 1991’s The Silence of the Lambs. Even still, the genre often goes overlooked critically.
Speed or The Matrix?
Though he is now one of the biggest action stars working today — who is still going strong thanks to his John Wick series — Keanu Reeves was largely seen as a comedic actor before he was cast in films such as Point Break and Speed. And of course, his role as Neo in The Matrix films took his stardom to a whole other level.
Goodfellas or The Godfather?
The Godfather may always be considered one of the greatest movies ever made. But by modern-day audiences’ standards, the film might be a bit on the slow side. Therefore, a movie like Goodfellas — which moves at a high speed throughout its over two-hour runtime — might be a better fit for younger viewers.
Toy Story or The Incredibles?
Most would agree that Toy Story and The Incredible are two of the best Pixar movies ever made, which is really saying something considering how good every Pixar movies seems to be. They’ve also turned out their fair share of successful sequels, even if it took over a decade for us to get a look at Incredibles 2.
Avatar or Titanic?
While Titanic enjoyed a respectable run as the highest-grossing movie of all time, writer/ director James Cameron went and outdid himself with 2009’s Avatar — which has held the title ever since its original release. Who knows, maybe Cameron will do it again when any number of the Avatar sequels finally hit screens.
Drive or Baby Driver?
A getaway driver tries to escape from his life of crime after falling in love with a waitress, but he can’t help but get pulled deeper into the world of vice. That’s the plot of both Drive and Baby Driver. But let’s face it, these two films are all about style over substance anyway. So which one would you rather take for a spin?
The Thing or Alien?
While The Thing may now be considered one of the greatest sci-fi films ever made, it actually didn't do well at the box office during its initial run — probably because the ‘80s were a time to enjoy aliens in a positive light with movies like E.T. and Close Encounters. However, 1979’s Alien had been a hit right out of the gate.
Pan’s Labyrinth or The Shape of Water?
Guillermo del Toro has been wowing audiences with his fantastical imagery and captivating creatures for decades. But two of his most critically acclaimed films to date would have to be Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water — the latter of which ended up winning the Academy Awards for both Best Director and Best Picture of the Year.
The Hurt Locker or Zero Dark Thirty?
Speaking of Best Picture of the Year, The Hurt Locker took home that very award back in 2010. The film was directed by Kathryn Bigelow, who would later go on to further explore the realities of serving overseas with her 2012 film Zero Dark Thirty, which was also written by Mark Boal.
The Usual Suspects or Ocean’s Eleven?
If you’re into heist movies, then surely you’ve seen both The Usual Suspects and Ocean’s Eleven. While both of these films succeed in making the viewer feel like they’re going along for the ride, they both have two surprise twists at the end that also leaving the viewers in awe of how the characters pulled things off.
Batman or Batman Begins?
Two of the best Batman movies ever made, both Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan’s first films to explore the Caped Crusader’s origins succeeded because they focused on the darker elements. And it also didn’t hurt that they cast two actors who were highly capable of playing the part with Michael Keaton and Christian Bale.
Casino Royale or Skyfall?
For many younger audience members, Daniel Craig is the only James Bond they’ve ever known up on the big screen. To date, he’s appeared as 007 four times, with a fifth movie currently in the works. And most would probably agree that Casino Royale and Skyfall have been the best of his efforts so far.
LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?
Both of these fantasy films were responsible for launching their respective franchises, and they’ve both held up impressively well over a decade and a half later. While most fantasy buffs probably enjoy both franchises, which one they prefer while probably come down to their preference in high or low fantasy.
Fargo or The Big Lebowski?
Though they are now considered two of the finest films by the Coen Brother, The Big Lebowski was actually not all that well received when it was first released. In fact, this may have been a direct result of the movie being their next project after Fargo — which was critically acclaimed and very different than Lebowski.
Black Swan or The Wrestler?
Both Black Swan and The Wrestler were directed by Darron Aronofsky, and both films focus on an individual who uses their body as a means to express themselves and also make a living. That being said, both films have a wildly different tones, with The Wrestler being a straight-up drama, while Black Swan edges closer toward horror.
Fifty Shades of Grey or Eyes Wide Shut?
Two very different thrillers, Eyes Wide Shut was released in 1999 as Stanley Kubrick’s last movie before he passed away, and the film has continued to challenge viewers ever since. Meanwhile, Fifty Shades of Grey original started as a piece of Twilight fan-fiction until it morphed into something of its own.
The Departed or Blood Diamond?
In the same year, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in both The Departed and Blood Diamond — two films that earned him critical acclaim. While he might have won the Oscar for The Departed, he decided instead to be nominated for the other one — possibly because the film had a much more important and timely message.
The Hunger Games or Divergent?
While the Divergent film series tried, it never achieved nearly the same amount of success as The Hunger Games movies. Both of these film franchise are based on young adult novel series that lean heavily on science fiction. They also made their lead actors of Jennifer Lawrence and Shailene Woodley household names.
Seven or Fight Club?
These aren’t the only movies that Brad Pitt and director David Fincher have teamed up for, but they’re arguably the most memorable. However — while Seven was a hit from the get-go — Fight Club failed to find its audience while in theaters. Though it has grown to become one of the biggest movies of all time ever since.
The Exorcist or The Conjuring?
Considered two of the creepiest movies ever made, both The Exorcist and The Conjuring managed to receive acclaim from critics and audiences alike — which is rarely the case with horror movies. But the reason that these movies succeed in being so moving is because they actually make you care about the characters before they’re in danger.
