Round 5: Visuals and Effects
For this tiebreaker, we focus on one thing both film franchises had to pull off exceptionally well. Both had the tough job of bringing fantastical visuals from the books to life on the big screen.
Harry’s world is packed with detail in every shot, from moving pictures to floating candles – it’s all very amusing. However, it doesn’t quite deliver the same level of visual excellence as The Lord of the Rings. In fact, one Potter producer vocally cringed at the poor quality of earlier installments.
On the other hand, The Lord of the Rings brings to life entire battles riddled with imaginary creatures and breathtaking landscapes, all with consistent quality. Sorry Potter fans, we have to give this one to team Gandalf. (winner the Lord of the Ring)
Verdict:
By a narrow victory of 3 to 2, “The Lord of the Rings” proves that it will be on top of the fantasy sci-fi genre until the end of all things.
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