Star Wars vs. Star Trek
Throughout the past two decades, two science fiction cult classics have rivaled
each other. Both have strong followings of loyal fans that live and breathe these classic
tales. Lunch boxes, t-shirts, masks, bed sheets, and figurines are only some of the
merchandising offspring of these two epic films. Star Wars and Star Trek certainly share
many similarities being the benchmarks for the genre of science fiction movies.
While the similarities are not difficult to see, especially when many people confuse their
names to be the same thing, differences account for he greatness of each movie. If one
were to place a Trekie (Star Trek fan) and a Star Wars maniac fan in the same room,
surely only one would get out alive. This is because Star Wars and Star Trek are very
arguably different. Although Star Wars and Star Trek are both stunning examples of
modern science fiction, they are not the same. Star Trek and Star Wars each posses
similar and different general concepts, themes, and motives.
First of all, the technology of Star Trek and Star Wars hold some similarities, but
mostly differences. Star Wars has the superior weaponry. Star Wars has lightsabers
(highly dignified glowing swords that slice titanium doors like nuclear powered
chainsaws), laser blasters, planet destroying canons, and mystical energy called “the
force.” In Star Wars, most ships are capable of light speed, which can move their ships to
different galaxies in seconds. Radically shaped battle ships and battle stations also add to the weapon arsenal. All in all Star Wars has stunning fictional technology which really
creates the right atmosphere for the dialogue.
Star Trek, however, seems to have a more realistic approach to technology. Star
Trek has pathetic tasers which look like garage door openers, but can be set to stun to
preserve life instead of vaporizing it. The Star Trek vessels also posses photon torpedoes,which seem to always be deflected by the enemies shields. Star Trek ships posses warp speed, which is a common caracteristic with Star Wars’ lightspeed. The starships are very attractive and streamlined, but hold a more realistic and practical appearance. Star Trek’s technology resembles the most likely future of technology, which adds to the realism of Star Trek.
Next, Star Wars and Star Trek have similarities and differences in characters. Star
Wars tends to have very primitive alien life, for example the wookies and ewoks. Droids
are nearly human with minor programming restrictions, but they do resemble tin cans and
gold foil mannequins. The leaders are headstrong rebels who are very young,
Known for being one of the newest and largest ships at the time, headed high speed through
One of the main differences involves the main character, Tristran. In the movie, Tristran’s name is changed to “Tristan”. This appears to have been done for simplicity reasons, as one could easily mistake “Tristan” for “Tristran”. It may have also been changed so that the actors don’t mispronounce
“With a movie of this scale…it’s double the power.” Van Camp says their differences and similarities as directors: “to sort of keep this huge engine moving, it really helps to have two people, and they are both brilliant and extraordinary in their own way… it’s a win-win all around."
Star Wars and Harry Potter are two different dimensions. However, these two different dimensions have a similar way of teaching. In Star Wars, the place of learning is the Jedi Temple and in Harry Potter, it is Hogwarts. The Jedi Temple is where the students that have the potential of becoming a Jedi to learn about the Force. The Force is "An energy field
Even though they are alike, there are some differences like, in the movie they were neighbors and in the book they lived across the street. Also in the movie they played basketball at school and in the book they didn't.
They are both put into two completely different positions, therefore they both act, and shape their characters in different ways.
I love the Star Wars movies. One of my earliest memories as a child was watching Episode IV: A New Hope over and over again. The first movie I ever saw in theaters was episode one, but me and my father walked out after the pod racing scene. Just like most fans, I think the prequels suck.
This technological war is seen between the competition of companies in the industrial world. Different car companies, all competing to have the most fuel efficient and most technologically advanced models of cars. This competition can also be seen through Apple, involved in a war against themselves in order to update and release phones and laptops with the highest level of technology and updates. A final outer world example can be seen through something more drastic and violent, nuclear war. With the idea that nations are in a competitive war to create the strongest and best weapons with high technology in order to protect and boost their own rank of “world’s best”. This competition connects to the separation with the fact that while developing these new technologies the different companies and nations separate themselves from others in order to keep their developments
In the movie star wars there are multiple physic errors? Part of the movie there is one scene that has explosions happening in space and we all know that now in space you can't make or hear in space in the movie star wars they talk and make noise there and you can't make that happen for real it is fake they make it look real.
The Starship Enterprise was part of Starfleet, the scientific space exploration branch of the United Federation of Planets whose peaceful mission is to explore the galaxy. Lead by the strong leader Captain James T. Kirk and his first officer, the Vulcan, Spock, the Enterprise was made up of diverse group of people from all branches of the Galaxy. The Federation represents the United States, a country that is a melting pot of different cultures that blend together to make one unique nation. The Fe...
Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek’s creator, originally pitched the series as what he called “Wagon Train to the stars” (Wagon Train was a popular television programme in the late 1950s that depicted the westward colonisation of the United States). Roddenberry had written extensively for television programmes that featured adventures in the American west, elements of which he incorporated into Star Trek, most notably the structure of a self-contained episode each week that featured an adventure plot. In Roddenberry’s vision of the future, humanity would go beyond the limits of the solar system to explore the universe, but this exploration would occur in the context of a society that was no longer dominated by capitalist imperatives. Roddenberry’s
Personally I consider Star Wars to be much more refined and meticulous than Star Trek. Star Trek fans which are more lax and also known as Trekkies could argue, while the dedicated Star Trek crowd called Trekkers might just turn their phasers on destroy. My intentions are to examine the main concepts and technology of Star Wars and Star Trek during this essay. In my opinion Star Wars has the better theory, many fans millions in fact have been affected by the legend of Star Wars many around the realm will agree.
It seems since that dawn of the era of man we have always been in competition with one another. We have fought countless wars over every issue imaginable, with many great civilizations being founded and destroyed by war. Though with each new conflict comes newer and better technology. Technology is what drives civilizations forward, but it can also lead to its downfall. It is fascinating see how much technology has evolved over history, and how we have incorporated these innovations into newer technology. In past century technology has seen its greatest leap forward. This is in large part due to the two major World Wars that plagued the early part of the 20th century. (Koch p.122)
George Lucas wrote and directed Star Wars, he had tons of creative and production control just like Hitchcock. Furthermore, the film demonstrates his aesthetic vision through recurring themes of good verse evil, heroes fighting for good and saving the day. Lastly, the film demonstrates thematic and stylistic consistencies to create the meaningful narrative. One thing that stands out from Star Wars that illustrates George Lucas’ control over the production is the credits. He did not want the credits at the beginning of the film so the audience can focus on the narrative. In the late 1950’s the auteur theory was introduced to filmmaking which created a new way of making films. Auteur theory went against the classical narrative by focusing on realism. Auteur films had ambiguous endings, which deeper into the character’s physiological state. Even though, Star Wars demonstrates certain auteur elements, it does not go against the classical narrative. To conclude, Star Wars mixed classical Hollywood techniques with the auteur theory that lead to a different and unique way of making a
Clausewitz believed in the supremacy of direct military conflict as the sole arena for states to resolve their differences and satisfy their ambitions. He focused then, on the best way to win the war, believing that war was inevitable. It is clear then, that wile both men wrote on the subject of war, their focus was on different levels of warfare, Sun Tzu's focus was on strategy, or grand strategy, while Clausewitz's focus was on the tactical level, or operational strategy. Technology is of a different ilk altogether than the closely related topics of tactics and strategy. Technology is the tools with which the war is waged. It can consist of not only mechanical instruments, but of nuclear, chemical and biological tools as well.