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Mattius · 02-25-2003, 04:19 PM

When I saw the first movie I thought it was absolutely fantastic and that PJ had done so well to create he world of middle earth and about 90% of the story to life. I had big expectations for The Two Towers but when I came out of the cinema I couldn't help but feel cheated. My confidence had been shattered, I had known before hand that there would have been changes but it was verging on the ridiculous. More faith was needed in Tolkien's work. I think that middle earth was still great and Rohan was brilliant but only 40-50% of the story really came through. For some reason it felt like some daft hollywood blockbuster rather than a spiritual incarnation of a great book.<p>[ February 25, 2003: Message edited by: Mattius ]

02-25-2003, 04:19 PM	#104
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	When I saw the first movie I thought it was absolutely fantastic and that PJ had done so well to create he world of middle earth and about 90% of the story to life. I had big expectations for The Two Towers but when I came out of the cinema I couldn't help but feel cheated. My confidence had been shattered, I had known before hand that there would have been changes but it was verging on the ridiculous. More faith was needed in Tolkien's work. I think that middle earth was still great and Rohan was brilliant but only 40-50% of the story really came through. For some reason it felt like some daft hollywood blockbuster rather than a spiritual incarnation of a great book.<p>[ February 25, 2003: Message edited by: Mattius ] __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?