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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Animal on December 19, 2001, 11:32:00 PM
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I'm going tomorrow; cant wait.
All the critics are wild about it, and I love the subject.
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Haven't seen such uniformly glowing reviews of a movie since the first Godfather; chomping at the bit to go!!!!!!!!
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cc thanks, ditto on the reviews, this trilogy will beat Star Wars I hope.
By the way, I gave you a 1 star rating.
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not yet
i hope i get a chance in the next couple days to go though
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Went today, first showing of the day at the local theatre. Sold out for all showings. Gonna wait until January when things have died down a bit and the kiddies have to go back to school. Looking forward to it! :)
SOB
BTW...I gave Bluefish one star as well. :p
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Heh, same SOB. Tried getting a ticket for three days now, no luck.
Am thinking I should marry into the royal family: they get the finest seats on such premieres.
That'd mean fighting myself though, as I am a republican. Man, that WOULD be fun.
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I saw it yesterday afternoon. ;)
It's pretty faithful to the book Fellowship of the Ring, only a few things here and there. I haven't read Twin Towers yet, so I'm not sure how much they borrowed from that and put into Fellowship, because there are a few things in the movie I don't remember from the first book, but I've heard of them before.
I still can't get over Agent Smith as Elrond though. :D I just was waiting for him to say "Do you hear that, Mr Baggins? That is the sound of inevitibility."
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Hehe Nifty...The dude from the Matrix is Stryder? hehe
Nim
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An incredible movie all around.
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Haven't seen it yet...probably take three months to get here....
I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't start the story with "The Hobbit". While it was aimed more at younger readers it does start the story properly.....
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We discussed that on the way home, why they didn't start with the Hobbit. We decided that since The Hobbit was more of a children's book, the animated movie is more than sufficient to tell the story. The movie is actually pretty good as well.
;) Nim, he was Elrond. I'm not sure who played Aragorn/Stryder, I didn't recognize him.
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It ended pretty much exactly where the book did.
I had some quibbles with certain things, and yes Elrond was hard to see past Mr. Smith sometimes, but overall very good.
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Originally posted by Nifty:
We discussed that on the way home, why they didn't start with the Hobbit. We decided that since The Hobbit was more of a children's book, the animated movie is more than sufficient to tell the story. The movie is actually pretty good as well.
The animated movie was made by a guy who lives here...Arthur Rankin...he does alot of animated stuff (mostly for kids...Between the Lions, [PBS]....Arthur..etc). While I am very proud of the fact that he is from Bermuda...I was appalled at the animated version of the Hobbit...so much so that I couldn't watch it! Gandalf's voice was sooo bad.
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Originally posted by Nifty:
;) Nim, he was Elrond. I'm not sure who played Aragorn/Stryder, I didn't recognize him.
Aragorn is played by Vigo Mortensen (http://us.imdb.com/Name?Mortensen,+Viggo). I haven't seen the movie yet, but his past work makes me believe he was a good choice for the part.
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Saw the movie last night (in Peter Jacksons favourite movie theatre ;) ), loved it... even recognised half the locations heh - damn I miss the South Island.
[ 12-20-2001: Message edited by: Vulcan ]
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I saw it. AWESOME.
3 hours and I wanted to see more.
Only problem was three kids sitting behind me, who kept yapping during the movie. I told them to shut the hell up two times, the third I was gonna smack em Stryder style. When I stood up and turned around, they quickly moved pretty far away.
Cant stand people who talk in movies.
I think Ill go see it again next week. Its such a great movie, so well made, each character is like I imagined them, and each location is like I imagined them in my childhood. It was magical.
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I think I could watch all 3 in one sitting.
What a torture we have to wait 2 years to see all 3,and knowing they`re all done locked away is even worse.
BTW I had to see it from the 3rd row,and sometimes during the film someone threw up behind us.
I`ll go see it again when getting good seats won`t be a hussle.
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All 3 films are not done. Principal photography is done on all 3. Big difference.
There's probably still tons of 2nd unit stuff to be done as well.
Daff
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Originally posted by ~Caligula~:
BTW I had to see it from the 3rd row,and sometimes during the film someone threw up behind us..
lol
smell-a-vision :)
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Saw it last night. There wasn't a single open seat in the theater.
It was well worth the crowd and the wait.
AKDejaVu
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I saw it this afternoon.I have only read The Hobbit and had great expectations for TLOR...It was great!!!Better than I thought it was going to be(I ignored the hype).The personas were very well done and the "Evil" side of the plot was scary as hell(pun intended).I'm not going to mention the special effects(you have to see them to believe how someone finally got the compu-creatures to be real) or the Led Zepplin/Rush references(Misty Mountain/Rivendale)...Kinda left me out to dry when it ended though...Felt like less than two hours though it was over 3!Well you know what they say about time flying.. :)..Warning..The pre-movie commercials/previews are over 20 minutes long.Conserve your popcorn like you would a Tempest on 1/4 tank gas... :D
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I don't know all the intricate details of the trilogy... but didn't Bilbo only have 9 fingers after a run-in with Gollum?
AKDejaVu
[ 12-22-2001: Message edited by: AKDejaVu ]
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seen it friday, very well done.
and even at 11:30 am the theater was packed
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At the risk of giving the plot away it was Frodo, and it hasn't happened yet DejaVu.
[ 12-22-2001: Message edited by: Tah Gut ]
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Saw it yesterday... it...is....a.... GREAT....movie... read the LotR 3 times and the movie is prettyfaithfull to the story... Sauron's eye, Saruman, gollum, Gandalf are all very well put down... A+!
Broes
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Peter Jackson just rules..
If you haven't seen his pre-hollywood productions (Bad Taste, meet the feebles, braindead..) you don't know what you're missing.
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Saw it yesterday and was very impressed. I dont know that it could be done better without doing it in 7 installments instead of 3. There is no way to give the movie the depth of course. It is targeted at a person that has not read the book or has read it once or twice. but for a pathetic sap that is nearing or in the double figures I dont think the book can be done justice. I know that the makers of the movie are total fans of the book and did the absolute best that could be done. And they have indeed made an excellent movie and paced it so that it works as a movie. I cant imagine a fantasy movie that comes close to it. They can be proud of themselves for sure. I will probably see it again this week.
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Just saw it, Oscar material here. While it didn't necessarily follow the book blow-by-blow, it remained ever faithful to the content and spirit. A truly epic and excellent film. :D
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btw, never saw such a high consentration of 30-40 year old guys in a single movie.
deffinatly a 'guy film' for some reason most women just don't enjoy Tolkin
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Went to see it yesterday, Having read the books several times I was expecting to be dissapointed, but left wanting more. The mines are exactly how I imagined them and Hobbiton is perfect. I think Sean Bean has the best line in the film (Peering out of a doorway) "Oh great... they've got a cave troll". There are a few gaps from the book but nothing worth mentioning.
As a side note, I work (And used to live) about 3 miles from the place where Tolkien spent his early years and the Shire is apparently based on the area (Although you would not think so now). The house he lived in is still there and a small mill (Sarehole Mill - is just over the road). Which became "Tom Sandymans mill in the LOTR. See http://www.bplphoto.co.uk/TolkiensBirmingham/TolkienSarehole.htm (http://www.bplphoto.co.uk/TolkiensBirmingham/TolkienSarehole.htm)
TTFN
snafu
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Guys my wife and myself went to see the movie friday and it was AWESOME. I swear I almost teared up seeing something that I held close to me growing up... yea thats wierd but I was a lonely messed up kid and Tolkien did more for me than most, lol.
Once again..friggen awesome... thank god somebody did it right when it was done. :)
xBAT
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Yeah,
I have to agree. I am usually a complete skeptic when it comes to making a movie into a book. However, I was really shocked at how faithful to the books LOTR: FOTR is. I mean, much of it was even how I 'imagined' it when I read it; chalk that up to Tolkiens excellent visualizations/descriptions. Not to mention, you don't realize the movie is that long while you are watching it.
My favorite part, would have to be the Balrog. I always remember that from the book and it was just like, 'Damn, now THAT'S one mean mutha!'
How many days until the DVD is released? :D
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Went and saw it tonight. It is an exceptional movie, and had an "Excalibur" atmosphere to it. Special effects are cutting edge, and are so well done as they don't overpower the story. Plenty of non stop action from start to finish. It's one of the best movies I've seen in a long time.
My only complaint with the movie, is the sound cut out during the last two minutes of the film, leaving everyone in the audience in the dark as to what Frodo said to Sam at the ending. But don't ruin it for those who haven't seen it...I can wait 'til it comes out on cable to find out. Or if one of you guys would send a private message letting me know what Frodo said to Sam at the ending, I would sure appreciate it.
Thank you and have a Merry Christmas!!!
Les
SCLeslie
aka SCBama :)
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I haven't read LOTR but the world has become familiar to me from games like moria.
I never before realized that the world of moria is taken directly from LOTR caves.. Personally I never got deep enough to meet Balrog though, just read inscriptions of it on the walls.. :)
I went to see the movie yesterday and I have to say Peter Jackson outdid himself. I never imagined he would have the means to produce a movie of this level, having started from making his first movie on his freetime after work just a few years ago.
Btw did you snatch P.Jacksons cameo appearance in the movie? He was the fat drunk the halflings saw when they first entered the city on thier journey to meet Gandalf.
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I guess I'm the only one who didn't like the movie. Having never read the book might have something to do with this. After they got out of the caves, I almost went to sleep. The ending left me feeling cheated.
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For what it's worth, I thought that they might have trouble selling the ending to people who haven't read the books. In my opinion, the Fellowship was the least enjoyable book of the series. In effect, it is simply a primer for the rest of the story: You learn some background, and you learn who the Charactors are. Now that you have some of the background, you can move on to the next movie. Please give "The Two Towers" a try next year, and You should feel better about the series.
-SikBoy
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Ok, I'm one of those "read it 12 times and can spot any differences" geeks. I liked the movie, and I am very excited about the next installment.
One thing bothered me a little:
Why was Saruman portrayed as a willing slave to Sauron? In the book he is aiding Sauron unknowingly and (in his mind) trying to become the weilder of the One Ring. This seems to be doable in the script without too much trouble.
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<grin> did I ever tell you guys Peter Jackson used to come into the Computer Shop I worked in years ago when Amigas were in and doing stuff like Bab5? He used to always check them out for animation effects.
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Actualy I think he was corrupted due to his use of that Stone left over from the Numenor ie Kings of Men age. Sauron has one in his Black Tower in Mordor and Saruman became overawed by Saurons power. He intends to take the ring for himself... but he has allied w/the forces of Mordor. Thats why in the 2nd book 2 groups of Orcs come togather. One is from Mordor the other are forces of the White Hand ie Saramon.
xBAT
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Originally posted by Tah Gut:
Why was Saruman portrayed as a willing slave to Sauron? In the book he is aiding Sauron unknowingly and (in his mind) trying to become the weilder of the One Ring. This seems to be doable in the script without too much trouble.
I didn't think this was the case at all - Saruman made the Uruk-Hai so that he could capture the ring for himself, and I thought the movie made this pretty clear. I think that he only played the servant of Sauron to try and sway Gandalf to his side, and of course, to have it work out well for him with Sauron, even if he didn't get the ring.
I went today, and I completely loved it, by the way. I wanted to get back in line to go see it again right when it was over. They obviously had to change some things, but I think that they did so without tarnishing the story, and it was just wonderfully well done overall.
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Being in a house where reading is king, I have been able to read all 3 LOTR books, and I am wanting to see the movie. Of course, I don't care if it follows the story to the letter or not (heard it takes a lot from the 2nd book) I just want to see it. :D
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I for one am not ashamed to admit I wept openly at the sight of the last homely house and Frodo meeting Bilbo. Don't know why, much of the movie looks so much like I pictured it. Yes shortend for time in a few places, but faithfull to the spirt.
One very pleased happy hobbit here.
Ghosth
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Saw it yesterday with my son. We've both read the books. He recently and I more than 20 years ago. Couldn't remember much from the books until the movie, then the memories flooded in.
Both enjoyed it a lot.
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It has been some 15 years since I read those vbooks, but yes, I didn't feel the 3 hours and it was verry close to what I remembered.
A Must see!
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Here's hoping National Lampoon does Bored of the Rings after all 3 films come out, that would be a scream! :D
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i loved it
however my sister (who read the hobbit but not lotr) andd some otehr non enlightened friends were pissed off with the ending. i didnt mind because thats how it ended! but tyhey didnt like it.
i thought aragorn did a FANTASTIC job. i would say he is the best actor of the bunch imo. yes i found it a bit hard to see past agent smith. also i thought the hobbits were too human. well too skinny. i thought hobbits were pudgier. and from book 1 i dont think sauroman seemed so bad right off the bat? i really need to re read it.
the mines of moria were breathtaking, as was the opening battle scene. all in all an excellent film, probably one of the best i have ever seen (other favs are godfather 1 and 2, and shawshank redemption and matrix)
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Excellent adaptation of my favorite books. When I recognized the movie was near the end I was surprised because it had seemed much less than 3 hours at that point. The fall of Gandalf was right out of my imagination.
The casting was superb. The roles of Aragorn, Frodo, Sam, Bilbo, Gandalf, Boromir, and Gimli were chosen very well IMO.
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