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Mariska Greenleaf · 07-16-2003, 08:07 AM

As a relatively new member here at the Downs, which until now, I have enjoyed very much, I would like to ad my point of view.First of all, I would like to tell you how I got to know Tolkien's work. I read the books when I was about 16, and I was immediately in love with it. But I must confess, this happens with a lot of books I read... Still, the Lord of the rings was something different than other books I had read. I read a lot of fantasy books when I was a teen, but never did they have such an impact on me as lotr.When I first heard that a film was made, I thought it would be totally impossible to do so. I couldn't imagine how on earth they could ever make a movie out of such a monumental work, not only the decors and battles, but also the story itself. Even with three movies, I thought it would be impossible to cover the book.When I got to see the fotr, I was speechless. It was amazing. It was the best movie I had ever seen! Some time had passed since I first read the books, so after seeing the first movie about 5 times, I started reading the books again. The fact that PJ left out Tom Bombadil was a bit dissapointing, but still, I thought it was absolutely great!So, I read the books again, and I couldn't wait to see TTT. I notice now that a lot of people have doubts about this second movie, about the changes PJ made, about the continuity,... I can understand and partly agree with those complaints. But...My very first thought was that TTT is again a great movie, and it must have been a massive job for PJ and the crew to make it happen. I can only admire this, and I really have the feeling that, despite of the changes, this movie, just as the first one, is made by people who love the books, and are willing to do justice to them.I am a huge fan, of the books, and of the movies. Maybe I'm even a little too fanatic, well that's what my family and friends tell me... Anyway, I can't wait to see the rotk, I'm sure it will be great!(sorry if my english is a bit childish, but it is difficult for me to come up with proper sentences and hard words. Therefor I use easy words to express my thoughts )

07-16-2003, 08:07 AM	#43
Mariska Greenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,036	As a relatively new member here at the Downs, which until now, I have enjoyed very much, I would like to ad my point of view.<P>First of all, I would like to tell you how I got to know Tolkien's work.<BR>I read the books when I was about 16, and I was immediately in love with it. But I must confess, this happens with a lot of books I read... <P>Still, the Lord of the rings was something different than other books I had read. I read a lot of fantasy books when I was a teen, but never did they have such an impact on me as lotr.<P>When I first heard that a film was made, I thought it would be totally impossible to do so. I couldn't imagine how on earth they could ever make a movie out of such a monumental work, not only the decors and battles, but also the story itself.<BR>Even with three movies, I thought it would be impossible to cover the book.<P>When I got to see the fotr, I was speechless. It was amazing. It was the best movie I had ever seen! Some time had passed since I first read the books, so after seeing the first movie about 5 times, I started reading the books again.<BR>The fact that PJ left out Tom Bombadil was a bit dissapointing, but still, I thought it was absolutely great!<P>So, I read the books again, and I couldn't wait to see TTT. I notice now that a lot of people have doubts about this second movie, about the changes PJ made, about the continuity,...<BR>I can understand and partly agree with those complaints. But...<P>My very first thought was that TTT is again a great movie, and it must have been a massive job for PJ and the crew to make it happen. I can only admire this, and I really have the feeling that, despite of the changes, this movie, just as the first one, is made by people who love the books, and are willing to do justice to them.<P>I am a huge fan, of the books, and of the movies. Maybe I'm even a little too fanatic, well that's what my family and friends tell me...<P> <P>Anyway, I can't wait to see the rotk, I'm sure it will be great!<P>(sorry if my english is a bit childish, but it is difficult for me to come up with proper sentences and hard words. Therefor I use easy words to express my thoughts ) __________________ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.- Confucius.