Worst2First: My Top Ten Trilogy Films
Worst2First:
My Top Ten Trilogy Films
Here are my top ten favorite trilogy films, worst2first.
**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS**
#10
The Austin Powers Trilogy
Poking fun at James Bond, Mike Myers created Austin Powers to serve as a parody of the famous spy sub-genre, where girls go crazy over him (even though he's not the least visibly appealing) and advocates free love and peace as a man from the 60s can. The series has spawned several phrases we use today ("Oh behave!" "I too like to live dangerously") and given us several iconic characters: Austin Powers himself, but also Dr. Evil, Mini Me, and Fat Bastard. No matter how many times I've seen these films, I find myself laughing hysterically.
#9
The Trilogy of the Dead
While not intrinsically connected, George A. Romero's "Night," "Dawn," and "Day of the Dead" are still some of horror cinema's most iconic masterpieces. Without Romero, there would be no "Walking Dead," no "Left4Dead," and zombies as we know them now would never have existed. Not only did he reinvent the zombie genre, he also pushed the envelope of filmmaking, featuring an African American lead in "Night," dealing with American consumerism in "Dawn" and the darker side of the military in "Day."
#8
The Iron Man Trilogy
Back in 2008, Marvel unveiled their decades-long plan of a Marvel Cinematic Universe with the premiere of "Iron Man." Not only was it a rousing success and the re-vitalization of Robert Downey Jr.'s career, but it also served as the springboard for which all superhero movies were to follow. While the second had a lot to be desired, it's the power of the first and the third that drove home the Marvel idea and set the stage for some of this generation's most adventurous and exciting movie franchises.
#7
The Back to the Future Trilogy
Nominated for five Oscars and reinventing the way we look at time travel, Robert Zemeckis's "Back to the Future" trilogy raised the bar for 80s action/comedy and introduced the world to Marty McFly, Dr. Brown, and of course the DeLorean. There hasn't been many films that have had such a impact on cinema or society as the "Back to the Future" trilogy, and it has easily withstood the tests of time.
#6
The Captain America Trilogy
Following in Iron Man's footsteps, Chris Evans' Captain America debuted to an alright story, but it wasn't anything great. However, his next two installments - "The Winter Soldier" and especially "Civil War" - cemented his Captain America as one of the most iconic, action-packed trilogies in recent memory. Not only did Evans give a commanding job as Steve Rogers, but each film had a deeply intellectual story and thrilling adventure.
#5
The Toy Story Trilogy
Very rarely does a trilogy perfectly set itself up to impact a generation, but that's exactly what "Toy Story" did. The first film (revolutionary for its time as being the first computer animated feature) was released in 1995, and the third came out in 2010. So for kids who watched the first movie, by the time the third came out they were ready for adulthood and leave their childish toys behind, much like Andy did in the movie. It's a special thing for an animated movie to have a deeply emotional impact, but that's just what "Toy Story 3" did - it was a perfect ending of a trilogy that helped raise an entire generation.
#4
The Dark Knight Trilogy
Introducing the world to a darker, more human Batman, Christopher Nolan brilliantly crafted a trilogy that features one of the most powerful performances by any actor in recent memory, and that is the late Heath Ledger's Joker in "The Dark Knight," a performance where he earned a posthumous Oscar (the first for a superhero movie). Redefining the superhero genre, the Dark Knight Trilogy also delivered a powerful story and compelling acting not seen in many of those style of movies.
#3
The Godfather Trilogy
Francis Ford Coppola's mobster masterpiece "The Godfather" was a rousing success both by critics and audiences, but its the sequel that remains to this day one of the few pitch-perfect movies out there, and one of the few sequels that was better received than the original. Not only was the acting superb, but the story, the setting, the costumes, everything, was groundbreaking and amazing. Winning nine out of 29 total Academy Awards, "The Godfather" trilogy withstands the test of time and remains the best mobster trilogies of all time.
#2
The Original Star Wars Trilogy
Back in the late 70s, the idea of a space epic opera was completely out of the question. Then George Lucas brought forth "Star Wars," and a new genre was created. Not only that, the film series has spawned some of the most iconic characters ever in movie history (Luke, Leia, Han, Yoda), and introduced the world to cinema's best villain, Darth Vader. Revolutionary for its time, the franchise has only continued to grow in popularity, as even kids who were born after the first trilogy have kids who adore them.
#1
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
When film historians look back to the 2000s, they will consider "The Lord of the Rings" as the most powerful film trilogy of the time. Not only did it include epic action sequences, but also gave the world a deeply powerful story about overcoming obstacles, facing your fears, and conquering the past. Featuring some of the best acting to date, the trilogy also won 17 of 30 Academy Awards, including a record-setting eleven wins for the third film, "The Return of the King" - winning each category it was nominated for. The epic tale of Frodo Baggins and his Fellowship was brought to gorgeous cinematic life by Peter Jackson, and the world is a much better place because they exist.
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