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on 7/6/2009
Oh this is evil. EVIL! Sorry Joker, but carbonite Han, Boba Fett, Lando? No contest. ESB wins.
on 8/4/2009
Evil indeed, but Starwars win.
on 8/5/2009
Third time i get this today.
on 8/7/2009
No. I love Star Wars (at least, the original trilogy). But TDK is THE BEST sequel ever made. Period. No contest.
on 8/19/2009
Now how the hell should I reach a decision with these choices. *eats hand*
on 9/20/2009
'Empire Strikes back' hands down, no question, however you want to put it. With the epic Hoth battle, intro of Lando, Yoda and much, much, much, much, MUCH, more. It is a movie jampacked with content and awesomness. Seen it over thirty times and still discover another layer of greatness with subsquent viewings.
on 11/11/2009
You're really torturing me! Star wars
on 11/14/2009
Joker was great but Vader hands down best villian. Great effects for its time.
on 11/15/2009
No way TDK wins this one. It's Star Wars all the way!
on 11/22/2009
Can't stop The Empire
on 11/30/2009
Nolan's worst film would beat The Empire Strikes Back. This is one of the best directors of our time that we're talking about. Lucas is an overrated hack of a director and, especially, a screenwriter. Therefore, Lucas' best is no match for Nolan's best.
on 12/6/2009
This is a toughy. I'm gonna have to go with Star Wars
on 12/12/2009
Quite possibly the two gretest villains to ever hit cinema-the joker, and darth vader. Two of the most iconic protagonists ever to be in a movie-Batman, and Luke Skywalker. In the end, I'm going for TDK, because of competence of the director. George Lucas doesn't understand the fundamentals of what makes his own work great, while Christopher Nolan clearly does.
on 1/6/2010
Ouch! As I love the Dark Knight, especially the Joker, the revelation of the Empire, even if everybody know it and it was ruined by the prequel trilogy, is the greatest of all time.
on 4/4/2010
my number 1 and number 2.... being the comic book geek i am and how much i have always enjoyed Heath Ledger's acting i have to go with TDK. but only just barely....
on 4/14/2010
Dark Knight for sure. Two great movies.
on 5/24/2010
@Charyou_Tree: Lucas didn't actually direct The Empire Strikes Back, which is part of the reason why it's the best Star Wars film. He also receives only story credit, and not screenplay credit, which is another part of the reason why it's the best Star Wars film. Lucas is a great idea man; Star Wars and Indiana Jones are proof of that. He's also been a great pioneer in the technology of moviemaking. But he is not a great director, and he can't write dialogue. See my previous comment about why The Empire Strikes Back is the best Star Wars movie.
on 5/25/2010
The best Star Wars film beats the best Batman film. The Empire Strikes Back is Geek heaven personified.
The best Star Wars film beats the best Batman film. The Empire Strikes Back is Sci - Fi Geek heaven personified
on 9/1/2010
The Dark Knight has got to be the best, most genuine superhero movie ever and the thing I liked about it is that it wasn't commercialized there wasn't a dark knight toy at mickey d's. I respect Chistopher Nolan so much for not selling out because he knows that theres more to cinema than money. For that I give this one to The Dark Knight.
on 10/1/2010
I'd rather be a Jedi than Batman. Still I'd rather have Wayne's billions than a LightSaber. Meandering desires aside, Empire's still better.
on 10/29/2010
TOUGH Call. Empire... by a hair.
ESB it has the perfect blend of comedy/action/drama in scifi. TDK is amazing and should be in my top 5 but esb should be in the top 3...
on 4/30/2011
Nobody will remember The Dark Knight in 10 years. Once the novelty? value wears of and all that "gotta-see-it-because-Heath Ledger-died" disappears in time people will realize it is one of the most overrated movies ever. Good sure. A milestone masterpiece?? Not a chance in hell. Star Wars transcends generations.
on 7/16/2011
The Dark Knight is my all time favorite flick, although I do have a Darth Vader emblem...yeah, that's right!
on 7/20/2011
The two greatest sequels that I have ever seen...but The Dark Knight will always have a place in my heart as well as the Empire Strikes Back...But I have to go with The Dark Knight.
on 7/26/2011
ok, this made me pause. i might as well right a comment. well, one overrated, the other overplayed, both two of my alltime favorites (what? overrated means not good? of course not) it's a hard one, but i'll go with star wars because i saw the dark knight a few days ago, and i haven't seen empire in a while
on 8/2/2011
Oh gosh. Dark Knight wins.
on 8/4/2011
Nevermind, Empire it is.
on 1/14/2012
The Dark Knight was great, but come on, it's Empire ftw!
The Force is strong with one of these...and I think it's obvious which one...
on 1/15/2012
Dark Knight is considered the ESB of the 21st century, but for me, the acting and tragic moments are more palpable in TDK. The Dark Knight for the Win!
on 1/16/2012
Look, I LOVED Dark Knight, and have loved the character Batman since I was a kid, but there it's not the movie that Empire is. I think Flickchart has become a little 'prisoner of the moment' with TDK and Inception and now Drive, being ranked among the best movies of all-time. Heath Ledger had as brilliant a performance as any actor in a long time, but TDK is in no way perfect. Empire is a classic, and, as much as I love TDK, it isn't on that level, yet.
but it's*
on 2/4/2012
The Empire Strikes is arguably one of the greatest films of all time
on 2/13/2012
Of course Empire is better
on 2/16/2012
Theres no way TDK measures up to The Empire Strikes Back.
on 3/7/2012
The Dark Knight is miles ahead of Empire.No freakin contest.
come on you guys.. lets get real... it's Empire!
on 3/10/2012
Dark Knight is entertainig but come on! Its The Empire Strikes Back as my winner.
on 4/8/2012
Both good sequels and very dark. It is a tough one and they are very much the same.
on 4/28/2012
Why so serious?
on 6/17/2012
Dark Knight = Overrated. Dude...It's Empire!
on 7/7/2012
TDK is the best sequel ever made after The Godfather: Part II.
Empire Strikes Back
I dont like any of theme...
on 7/15/2012
two of the best sequels ever made. empire still wins
Very hard, as said two of the best sequals, both will stand the test of time, but empire will have to win
Dark Knigh,t ive never really like Empire Strikes Back. If it was New Hope it would be the easy decision to make that is my favorite movie of all time.
Dark Knight ive never really like Empire Strikes Back. If it was New Hope it would be the easy decision to make that is my favorite movie of all time.
Dark Knight, ive never really like Empire Strikes Back. If it was New Hope it would be the easy decision to make that is my favorite movie of all time.
on 7/17/2012
Never was a fan of Lucas or Star Wars. The Dark Knight it is.
on 8/6/2012
The Dark Knight by far.
on 8/9/2012
*2nd best
on 8/27/2012
ESB is a damn good movie but TDK is a DAMN GOOD movie. That's pretty much it.
Crappy prequels and a mediocre finale aside, The Empire Strikes Back is not only one of the best sequels ever made, but it's also one of the best movies ever made. Period. The Dark Knight is also one of the best sequels ever made, much better than the overrated (NOT underrated!) Batman Begins, which wasn't anything special and had some very cheesy lines ('Nice coat', 'Didn't you get the memo?' and 'I've got to get me one of those.'). But is The Dark Knight one of the best movies ever made? I personally don't think so. It's great, but come on; better than The Empire Strikes Back?
And with finale I mean (the end of) Return of the Jedi.
on 1/29/2013
there are things in the dark night that don't make sens and batman's voice is stuped.Empire strikes back is the best film ever made.
on 1/30/2013
Two of the greatest sequels and also both are in my top 15. I know I'm in the minority, but I actually prefer the third entry in both series's, but on this matchup I'm going with Batman.
on 5/14/2013
Both top 15 for me as well and two of the very best sequels but ESB...without a doubt in my mind. It is that much more amazing in everyway
Interesting matchup, but Empire is better.
on 5/29/2013
Star Wars, hands down. It has a better storyline, a better cast and even a better villain.
on 6/5/2013
TDK get's weaker every time I watch it. The whole "Harvey Dent is the only one who can save Gotham" thing, feels rather contrived. I'm starting to wonder how much I actually enjoyed the film in the first place or if was just buying into the hype. Perhaps another viewing will cement my feelings on it. Anyways, ESB murders here.
on 6/13/2013
Yes, someone is with me.
on 6/16/2013
I am trying to say that Empire is a better film, DUH!
on 7/10/2013
Empire is the supreme sequel next to GF2.
TDK without a doubt.
on 8/9/2013
Another battle of the sequels. I like TDK more, but I'm voting for Empire. It's a greater landmark film, has had a larger impact on Hollywood blockbusters, and has that gut-wrenching twist.
on 8/26/2013
An epic match-up between two of the best sequels ever made and two of the greatest villains in a movie. Empire is probably the greater sequel as no one expected it to top the original Star Wars back in 1980, whereas The Dark Knight definitely had some potential to top Batman Begins. However, I think The Dark Knight is overall the better film, sorry Empire.
on 9/14/2013
Empire
on 9/28/2013
Probably my two favorite second installments in a film series right here. Before I went with the Batman, but now I'm gonna have to go with the force. Nostalgia wins.
on 10/31/2013
Empire Strikes Back is by far superior better, The Dark Knight is too overrated and it will never be able to hold its popularity as long as Empire Strikes Back has, Star Wars transcends generations. Darth Vader beats the crap out of the Joker. Empire Wins totaly.
on 12/15/2013
in both franchises the second movie was the best, but gotta stich with empire. Superb
on 12/16/2013
Went back and watched TDK again, and I'm changing my vote. Such an awesome flick.
on 5/4/2014
Indeed Empire
Dark Knight
The Dark Knight wins no contest.
on 6/22/2014
This is the hardest one I've ever done. These are 2 of the best sequels and movies ever made. But, at this moment i like empire more but that opinion changes constantly
on 11/14/2014
Two of the best genre films of their respective decades, two of the best sequels ever made from two of the best trilogies ever made, but whereas it took a long time for Empire to work its way up my ladder of preference, I loved The Dark Knight from the first viewing, and my opinion of it hasn't changed even with the sub-par sequel and the saturation of comic-book superhero films on the market. The Dark Knight wins.
on 11/21/2014
Empire Strikes Back is way better. The Dark Knight is way too much overrated.
on 1/13/2015
I watched both recently and Star Wars just doesn't hold up well. The Dark Knight just keeps getting better.
on 3/14/2015
My own comment from five years ago about being so positive The Dark Knight is THE BEST SEQUEL EVER makes me chuckle. I'm still choosing it, but boy, I need to stop being so emphatic!
on 4/14/2015
Two of the best sequels ever made.
Two of most overrated sequels ever made.
on 7/22/2015
The Dark Knight wins a fairly close one. Both are Top 10, and both defeats their - admittedly still incredible - predecessor's with ease.
on 10/19/2015
Dark knight easily.Every star wars movie sucks
on 9/10/2016
The Empire Strikes Back is perfect while The Dark Knight is near perfect. Both amazing films and in my top 10. Star Wars wins.
on 10/12/2016
Maybe the 2 best sequels ever made. Tough but my heart is telling me TDK
on 10/29/2016
Both are great. Empire is a bit better but not very.
on 8/27/2017
The
Dark
Knight
TDK
on 5/19/2018
Both are epic masterpieces. What the Dark Knight is to superhero movies is what Empire Strikes Back is to Star Wars. Both these movies will never be topped in their respective genre. I have to give the edge to Empire Strikes Back, for that is my favorite movie of all time.
on 8/18/2018
Dark Knight definitely is better here..
Empire is better here and everywhere..
Empire is definitely better here and everywhere..
Dark Knight is much better prominent, Empire can't be that comparable.
Never mess with Cxfatesniper8ck -- here or anywhere...
on 8/19/2018
Empire Strikes Back for the easy win.
on 8/20/2018
Na
Na Na
Na Na Na
BATMAN!!!
on 8/21/2018
I've seen the light! That Na na na na song did it! TDK rules!!!!!!!!!!!!
on 1/17/2020
Have to go with the dark knight.
on 4/8/2020
The Dark Knight, by a wide margin. It has a far superior villain, action scenes, a much better soundtrack and a better director. This isn't even close or debatable. TDK is by far one of the greatest movies of all time.
on 9/8/2020
Without a doubt Empire Strikes Back was revolutionary at it's time. This movie could've very well changed cinema forever (including the other originals). But I must say watching The Dark Knight and then ESB right after I found myself bored. Christopher Nolan rebounded Batman (with Batman Begins too) after the unsuccessful Batman and Robin. Nolan created a superhero masterpiece. Being a Marvel fan I never thought I could like a DC movie. Boy was I wrong. The Joker cannot be matched. Not by Vader and not by anyone. It took true talent to act a character like his. By far the greatest villian ever to be created and the greatest acting. The Dark Knight does not get old for me every time I watch it. The Batman was was wonderfully acted by Christian Bale. The whole movie has me on the edge of my seat. If you have not watched it it has to be a must. Hans Zimmer did a fantastic job with the soundtrack to make every sound just as great. Im sorry Empire but nothing compares to this Christopher Nolan masterpiece.
on 10/1/2020
The Dark Knight, The Godfather Part II, The Empire Strikes Back are the best sequels ever
on 1/1/2021
The best of TDK trilogy vs The best of the Star Wars trilogy, as well as the second installments of each trilogy; neat. The Dark Knight takes it, but both are great.
on 1/8/2021
My 2 favorites of all time . But my nostalgia wins out. I got empire
on 1/25/2021
TDK wins, though it's close because of nostalgia.
on 1/26/2021
My #1 vs my #5. As awesome as Empire is, I feel like The Dark Knight is a better made film in terms of the acting, the plot, and the cinematography.
on 4/23/2021
Empire. Dark Knight is overrated.
on 6/7/2021
TDK is more impressive and just as fun. Plus, Joker > Vader.
on 8/25/2022
Neither qualifies as the greatest sequel of all time to me, but I do prefer The Dark Knight, just a bit more. I feel that it's a more suspenseful film and it grips me more. It also just suits my tastes a bit more than Empire does. I love science fiction movies, but I love crime thrillers/dramas more. So yeah, gonna go with TDK for now.
on 10/7/2022
Empire is fuckingly overrated
on 10/13/2022
The Dark Knight, both definitely qualifies as one of the best sequels of all time, top 5 at least
on 10/15/2022
Both are some of the best sequels of all time, not just improving on the original but showing that both genres can go in a more darker and more mature style of tone and that's the reason that both are some of my favorite movies of all time. But The Dark Knight because of the intense action sequences, the visual style is interesting, the effects are amazing, the sound design is some of the best I've ever heard in a movie and Ledger's posthumous Oscar-winning performance as The Joker is one of the best performances i've ever seen in a movie.
on 4/2/2023
TDK Is my favorite Movies TDK Win
on 5/31/2023
Dark Knight even beats the great ESB. Dark Knight is so great it wins again
on 8/12/2023
Both are masterpieces but I think I’m gonna go with The Dark Knight
on 9/5/2023
TDK is better, I hate the empire strikes back
on 10/30/2023
Dark Knight just as far superior ACTION, far superior CGI. I just love the gangster universe of Dark KNGIHT FAR MORE. Empire is very amazing and nostalgic but DARK KNIGHT is a different level. No comparison. DARK KNIGHT wins
on 11/1/2023
The dark knight is much decent and honor of masterpiece
on Feb 29
The two best sequels in existence, but ESB is still ESB
