The Lord of the Rings Movie Trilogy
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Topic: The Lord of the Rings Movie Trilogy
Posted By: Anthony H.
Subject: The Lord of the Rings Movie Trilogy
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 15:37
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I just watched these recently for the first time in a while. Which one is your favorite?
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 16:00
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I love the first one the most. Lots of warmth and incredible acting all around.
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Posted By: MFP
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 16:01
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Epignosis wrote:Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 16:03
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The Two Towers, the battle of the Helm's Deep is simply spectacular. Iván ------------- 
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Posted By: Glucose
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 16:14
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The 1st. Love hobbiton scenes, Rivendell scenes, Loth Lorien scenes and all the scenes . It's beautiful. But I love all pf them. The second has its magic, because of the Gondor plains, Fangorn forest and lots of heroical moments. I always count the days from Gandalph's departure. The third...it's just completing the mission, but it's great as well. ------------- Under the rocks and stones, there is water underground 
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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 16:15
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^The battle at Helm's Deep is an abomination. I didn't really have a problem with many of the changes in the film up until that point. Just from a film standpoint though, I can't stand it. The stupid comedy team of Aragorn and Gimli that puts on a performance during the battle alone ruins it. I've never seen the third one so I can't comment really. I liked the first movie. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: Daysbetween
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 16:51
| I like all 3 but have voted for Two Towers. |
Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 16:55
I don't like the comedy either, but the battle is amazing. Iván -------------
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 17:00
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 17:03
A scene breaker, that. I realize they were trying to go for the completion of the Act I Moria run of "Dwarves are never tossed (but we don't mind our beards pulled or falling to our doom)," but even in that context, it falls flat. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 17:03
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Return of the King is an easy choice for me
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 19:00
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Return of the King. And I'll disagree with everyone here and say I liked the comedy moments of the Helms Deep battle. I had more problems with their being an elven army their than any thing else. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 19:10
| It's basically one piece of film split into three parts, none of which is a complete movie. That said, I found the first part fairly enjoyable. |
Posted By: smartpatrol
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 19:16
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Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 19:45
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Number 1 is more of a complete film, and gets my vote, but I did enjoy Gollum's discussion with himself in 2 towers ------------- We are men of action. Lies do not become us. http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - JazzMusicArchives. |
Posted By: Fox On The Rocks
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 20:12
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Ooh, I love The Lord Of The Rings - my favourite movie franchise of all time. I'd say The Return Of The King for it's epicness and emotion. Fantastic acting as well, of course.
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Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 22:53
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The Return of the King. ------------- |
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 23:10
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First is best Worst is second and I hope The Hobbit is an improvement on the last ------------- 
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Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: June 18 2012 at 23:48
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Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 03:01
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The Return of the King, closely followed by The Fellowship of the Ring. ------------- 
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 03:53
I'd say I enjoyed all 3 films pretty much equally & although the Helms Deep dwarf tossing moment made me wince, I'd not say it spoiled the film for me (a few seconds in a 3 1/2 hour film? Nah), neither did Legolas surfing down the steps on his shield  ------------- 
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Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 06:49
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 07:01
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Return of the King. Plus enjoyed all the comedy moments and the banter. Nothing ruined for me. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 18:50
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Yeah, the comedic moments didn't ruin anything for me either. So it's unrealistic, you say? I expected everything about the Lord of the Rings to completely comply with the laws of reality and what seems possible to real-life people!
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 19:37
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I did not enjoy the comedic additions Jackson made to the story - they were unnecessary and not in keeping with the tone of the Tolkien narrative. Now, sure I could have ignored or overlooked them and carried on enjoying the film for what it was - an entertainment - but I could not because I was anticipating the next pointless gag. If I've read a book then see an adaptation of that book on the big screen that features stuff that wasn't in the book it annoys me, it always has done and always will do. Sorry if that bother some people, I really do wish I was you so I could have enjoyed it as pure entertainment. ------------- What? |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 19:57
But they left out Tom Bombadil, so that rights all wrongs. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 20:02
^  Definitely the biggest dissapointement of the Fellowship movie.------------- |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 21:02
It was the biggest disappointment of the Fellowship book. I almost quit Tolkien because of how ridiculous and lengthy it was. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 21:10
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Really? Totally out of context with the storyline, I agree, but that part is pure magic and Bombabil is freaking hilarious. It was a good choice to let it out of the movie but still a disappointement for me. ------------- |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 21:17
Those parts are long-winded, boring, and it's just Tolkien being funny with language. A hobby of his. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 21:25
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Still...it's there and i'm glad it is. Up to the readers to go back to it or simply skip it and move along. ------------- |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 21:27
Skipping in a book is not like skipping ahead on a DVD or VHS. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 21:42
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May even be easier in particular cases, depends on how many times you've red the said book. ------------- |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 22:36
I think he makes a rather important point with Tom. Even if you hate that part, it at least explains accurate how the Hobbits got their swords and why Merry can kill the near immortal Witchking with a random dagger. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: The T
Date Posted: June 19 2012 at 22:43
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The books are full of fantastic imagination and a great story. But the storytelling by Master Tolkien leaves a little to be desired for me. The books drag forever and there's so much "filler" (to use rock album terms) that it's quite an epic achievement to read them all complete. I did once. I tried a second time years later and by TROTK I already had to quit. The movies, on the other hand, are quite exceptional in their genre (I'd say they are great movies, period) and Jackson was quite wise to trim and edit some things around. My favorite is definitely the last one, though all three are quite even. ------------- 
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Posted By: Flyingsod
Date Posted: June 22 2012 at 18:29
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We all have our pet peeves I guess. Mine is also having elves show up at the battle of helms deep. It robs a main character or heroic action AND more annoyingly turns the phrase 'the last alliance of men and elves' into a lie.
I like Tom Bombadill well enough. That section of the book explains well how alive middle earth is. It does not advance the story though. J R R himself mentioned that at the time of writing that part he wasn't exactly sure where the tale was going.
I don't find much filler in the books at all. I see tons of character development that may not be crucialy germain to the plot but nonetheless is very important in making us care about the very large cast of characters. I can scarcely think of any other novels that have so many leading rolls. One of the great things about Tolkiens writing is the huge depth of the world and history thereof. It may be seen as filler by some but to me its very immersive.
I have always been annoyed at them making Gimli into comedy relief. He certainly wasn't so in print. Legolas as action hero was also kinda lame. Damn hollywood and its forcing of stereotypes on otherwise wonderful characters. ------------- This space intentionally left blank |