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Re: Who\'s going to see Return of the King tonight?
Just got back from ROTK (and yes, I finished my PBW business before I came here, so relax, all concerned parties  ). I must say that, for the theatrical cut (and those of us who follow these films know the difference between the theatrical and director's cuts), I liked this the best of the three. The theatrical FOTR was great - the theatrical TTT left a bad taste in my mouth. The theatrial ROTK is the best job of the three - but of course, there are things that we KNOW are going to be in the extended cut next year, so there's more to look forward to.
Regarding the Baron's comments - one of the problems I had with TTT originally was what you criticize - the departures from the books. After long discussions with friends and much consideration, I had to come to the conclusion that others here have already stated - film and novel are two very different media, and you cannot expect the exact same experience and story flow in both. To approximate LOTR comprehensively would take at least 50% more time than PJ has already done (and I'm assuming a 12-15 hour total of director's cuts when all is said and done), and to maintain the level of detail as the current movies in such an enterprise would be mind-boggling. I think the only way it could possibly be done is via total computer animation (like that Final Fantasy flick Last year), and that must wait until the level of investment would yield good returns - and let's face it, only real Tolkien geeks like us would sit through a 24-hour miniseries.
Enough rambling. Excellent movie. Go and see for yourself.
EDIT - P.S. - I must change my sig, as I misread the trailer. Mea culpa... 
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December 18th, 2003, 03:26 AM
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Re: Who\'s going to see Return of the King tonight?
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Originally posted by narf poit chez BOOM:
agub...abu...ahb...ahg...*thunk*
what? just JRRT or fantasy in general?
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December 18th, 2003, 05:33 AM
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Re: Who\'s going to see Return of the King tonight?
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All fantasy, I just don't really like it. I like sci-fi though, except Star Trek and some others.
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Do you like Star Wars?
If so, you should give Tolkien a try.
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December 18th, 2003, 05:55 AM
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Re: Who\'s going to see Return of the King tonight?
Yes I like Star Wars.
LotR just isn't important enough for me to make time for. I guess if I got it as a gift I would end up watching it, but I don't plan on going out and seeing/buying it.
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December 18th, 2003, 06:27 AM
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Re: Who\'s going to see Return of the King tonight?
people who've seen the movie, is it good? should i try to get there ASAP or wait a bit till prizes drop?
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December 18th, 2003, 10:48 AM
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Re: Who\'s going to see Return of the King tonight?
AWOOOGA!!! AWOOOGA! SPOILER AHEAD! AWOOOGAAA!
What was with all those false endings to the movie? 5 times it went to an all black screen (or all white). 4 of those times it went to a new scene. And they all seemed like it was going to go to the credits! Sheesh! Those jerks.  |
December 18th, 2003, 11:17 AM
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Re: Who\'s going to see Return of the King tonight?
It is the best of three. Surprisingly, because it is the second sequel and sequels rarely equal in quality to other movies. Unsurprisingly, because all the movies were shot at the same time and only end releases were shown at different times (one movie in a year).
You won't be disappointed.
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December 18th, 2003, 11:30 AM
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Re: Who\'s going to see Return of the King tonight?
I enjoyed it very much.
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December 18th, 2003, 12:28 PM
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December 18th, 2003, 03:02 PM
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Re: Who\'s going to see Return of the King tonight?
really enjoyed it. will see it again next week. cannot wait to see the real Version this time next year
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