OT - The Lord of the Rings, revisited.

[wr8th]

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Originally posted by dogscoff:


...but plot-wise the film was utterly inaccessible to anyone who doesn't already know the story.

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My wife never read the story and was put off by how it was written (primarily the songs), but yet understood the premise of the story and how it unfolded in the film. Then again, she likes fantasy and horror and is more open to flights of the imagination.

I understand what you mean though... IMHO nowadays many folks are "imagination-challenged" a situation reinforced by being fed eye candy since birth without the need to conjure up their own imagery.

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Originally posted by dogscoff:

I can't see the point in compromise, since it will lose appeal at both ends of the spectrum.

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There are differing levels of compromise. Taken to the extreme, a compromise can water down the original article to the point that it is pleasing to no one. That apparently didn't happen here since it was appealing enough to the center of the spectrum to be able to amass millions in box-office revenues.

Personally, I wouldn't have minded if it were twice as long (although I would've needed to bring more food and a cushion or two) which is why I'll wait for the director's cut or anything that has added footage.

[kalthalior]

Here's what I did; went to see the movie, reread the book, and then went to see the movie again, to get a better idea of where the changes were made. Personally, I liked the movie a lot, the changes were (relatively) minor with the exception of the "Arwen to the rescue" part before the hobbits got to Rivendell. Eagerly await the next one.

[Growltigga]

Personally, I wouldn't have minded if it were twice as long (although I would've needed to bring more food and a cushion or two)

Wr8th, Xmas Eve 2001, myself, Mrs GT and a chum went and sat through LOTR 3 times. started on the morning matinee at 10 and left at about 20 Christmas Eve

My backside was tender as sin after that session, a 11 hour diet of popcorn, diet pepsi and 1 hotdog was enough to upset my gastric plumbing for quite a few days I can tell you

[wr8th]

GT,

"You're a better man 'n me!"

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[Growltigga]

No I am not Wr8th, just one with stronger plumbing

[Texfire]

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Originally posted by wr8th:
He will come in one of the pre-chosen forms. During the rectification of the Vuldrini, the traveler came as a large and moving Torg! Then, during the third reconciliation of the Last of the McKetrick supplicants, they chose a new form for him: that of a giant Slor! Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! - Vince Klortho

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Janine Melnitz- "Mister Tully do you want some coffee?"

Louis Tully- "Do I?"

Egon Spengler- "Yes, have some."

Louis Tully- "Yes, have some."

Love your signature

Texfire

[wr8th]

Thanks Tex. GT's Last post prompted me to change it to it's current guise.

"...I can tell you" and the light bulb went on.

Oddly enough, I was thinking about the scene you just posted minutes before you did so.

Then there's the line aimed at academia:

...Personally, I liked the university. They gave us money and facilities, we didn't have to produce anything. You've never been in the private sector. They expect results.

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