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Tar-Palantir · 03-02-2003, 10:53 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Mind if I take over? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I suppose we all have a specialty, don't we? Don't tip the scales too far though, this teetotaler is easily offended and will relish the chance to act prudishly superior. <P>Back to the subject of course. In spite of character changes and disappearances, plot and dialogue alterations, and an incessant need for slow motion shots of Frodo having his moments of turmoil, I really enjoyed it.<P>Mostly beacause of the sets, locations, special effects, costumes, music, Liv Tyler (the wealthy Elven heiress, I'd never have to work again...hehe) and of course, the pièce de résistance - Ents hurling rocks at Isengard.<p>[ March 03, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Palantir ]

03-02-2003, 10:53 PM	#30
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Mind if I take over? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I suppose we all have a specialty, don't we? Don't tip the scales too far though, this teetotaler is easily offended and will relish the chance to act prudishly superior. <P>Back to the subject of course. In spite of character changes and disappearances, plot and dialogue alterations, and an incessant need for slow motion shots of Frodo having his moments of turmoil, I really enjoyed it.<P>Mostly beacause of the sets, locations, special effects, costumes, music, Liv Tyler (the wealthy Elven heiress, I'd never have to work again...hehe) and of course, the pièce de résistance - Ents hurling rocks at Isengard.<p>[ March 03, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Palantir ] __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!