Lucas is typically compared to Tolkien because Lucas spent six movies trying to develop a character who could rightfully be called "Dark Lord," but never came up with a Morgoth, Sauron, or even a Tevildo, Prince of Cats. Also, one could draw some comparisons between Beren Erchamion and Luke Skywalker. Except Luke ended up being the Princess's brother, so he failed to sire a heroic line upon her. I guess there's some Turin Turambar in him, too.
Lucas is typically compared to Tolkien because Lucas spent six movies trying to develop a character who could rightfully be called "Dark Lord," but never came up with a Morgoth, Sauron, or even a Tevildo, Prince of Cats. Also, one could draw some comparisons between Beren Erchamion and Luke Skywalker. Except Luke ended up being the Princess's brother, so he failed to sire a heroic line upon her. I guess there's some Turin Turambar in him, too.