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2 [5.41%]
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6 [16.22%]
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12 [32.43%]
10 [27.03%]
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A 9 as well.
 
I think the first part had some moments which were a bit too much. They shouldn't have casted Steven Tyler's daughter and they should have done the threat of the Nazgul a bit more subtle. They should have let some quieter parts in it. Still, it's quite good.
 
Part 2 is a masterpiece and part 3 is very good as well.
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Originally posted by The Runaway The Runaway wrote:

10. So nostalgic, and so good! I had every game beaten on the hardest difficulty, no cheats, saw all the movies at least 3 times with the extended scenes, signed up to every online site, read all the books (Excluding The Hobbit), let's just say I was a real addict LOL

Really, best movies ever.
You call yourself a Tolkien fanboy and haven't read The Hobbit?  What is wrong with this picture?
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As a trilogy: 8

The Fellowship 8
The Two Towers 9
The Return of the King 7
 
The Battle of the Helm's Deep is the climax.
 
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Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M Ivan_Melgar_M wrote:

As a trilogy: 8

The Fellowship 8
The Two Towers 9
The Return of the King 7
 
The Battle of the Helm's Deep is the climax.
 
Iván
Yeah... I will put +1 on each of the movies according with your rate and it's interesting... The second movie is the best movie and it was basically the one with more changes in the original story... more cinema oriented I guess..
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9. A fantastic adaptation of one of my very favorite books, but one point knocked off for lack of Tom Bombadil.
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I'm surprised so many people are complaining about the lack of Tom Bombadil.  He was one of the least interesting parts of the books, and was removed because it would ruin the pacing.
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^Yeah I've got a friend who hates him too, despite loving the rest of the books. Not me though! Old Tom Bombadil is a merry fellow, bright blue his jacket is, and his boots are yellow!

(I mean come on, how do you dislike a guy with yellow boots?)
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^I don't know much about Tom Bombadil, but agree.





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Over land and under ashes
In the sunlight, see - it flashes
Find a fly and eat his eye
But don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
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The presence of Tom Bombadil would've ruined the movie. It almost ruins the first book... 

With less singing and walking than the books, I actually think this is one of the rare cases where the adaptations are more fortunate than the originals... The books are full of creativity and imagination but are slightly long and there are too many passages that... BORE. Also, the changes in the story work for the better in the movie. A few things pale in comparison to the book (the council of elrond for one) but in general better adapted the trilogy couldn't have been... 

9/10

TFOTR 8/10
TTT 8/10
TROTK 9/10
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^^ I agree with absolutely everything he said.
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I rate it with 9 as I am never satisfied entirely with anything....LOL

Seriously now, if a few mellow and Hollywood-like moments were missing, the movies would be absolutely perfect (now they are just perfect)

Fantastic adaptation of characters!
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I liked the movies, but the books are the books. So I'm rating with 7, let's say.

However, my recommendation (and 10 out of 10 score) for the old LOTR cartoon. That was...scary.
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I'm giving it three rings. Tongue
I really enjoyed the movies and the books are good, too.
I haven't seen the movies in a while, though I have them on DVD.  Anyone ever attempted a 'thon with them?


Edited by Slartibartfast - July 01 2010 at 17:38
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Points: 4028 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 01 2010 at 17:41
Easily set the new BAR for epic movies !

Rated 10


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Now nobody will bother to read the books Ermm
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Points: 251 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 02 2010 at 06:25
7 from me. If Liv had been a topless elf, I would have given it 8...oh well...
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OK, I'll be the first to vote: "Never seen"
And might I add: "No interest"


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