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samrohan · 09-19-2003, 10:08 AM

OK here goes:If I had directed the LOTR and the TT I would have done the following things different:1- Lothlorien would have been greener and we would have seen more elves as they are portrayed in the book.2- Elves would be protrayed less rigidly but more like the book, nearly child-like sometimes in behaviour. I do not mean immature but able to smile and appreciate things as opposed to stone faced characters.3- Glorfindel would have been included, Arwen not so much....(This is a running trend) 4- Pippin would remain like in the film but Merry would beshown more sensible and smart like in the book.5- I would have included the fighting with the Wargs on the Weather top after leaving Rivendell.6- I would have included Ted Sandyman and the apple scene as his interaction with Sam is fun!!!7- I would have the whole Eomer scenes done according to the book. The real story is much nicer to the film.8- No elfs in Helms deep for sure.9- I would have included the scenes where the two hobbits spent time in Fangorn's retreat drinking the spring Entish water.10 - Some of the Old Forest should have been included.11- Farmer Maggot and his mushrooms would have been filmed so would have Rose been.12- The Fireworks would have not been turned into a farce as Merry and Pippin would never have been so foolish.13- The four hobbits conspiring and knowing about Frodo wanting to leave the SHire would have been in my movie.14- Therefore the ridiculous scene when they bump into each other in the corn field would not have been.15- The fighting scenes between the two wizards would not have taken place.16- Haldir and the flet scene would have been a lovely scene.17- The crossing of the Nimrodel would have made for another scene with the binding of the eyes and Gimli feeling left out.18- After leaving Moria, they should have been in the valley with the samll lakes ( can't remember the name)19- Legolas would not have been such a stuntman but more of an elf.20- Gimli would have been filmed with more respect.21- Boromir in my eyes should have had black hair not blonde.22- The scenes in Rivendell between Aragorn and Arwen should never have been.23- Legolas should have shot at the Nazgul while on the river after leaving Lothlorien.24- The scene of the gift from the lady of the wood would have been a lovely series of scenes.25- Ithilien should have been filmed in the Mediterranean Oak and pine forests with the warmth described in the book.26- Faramir should have stuck to the book not taken the hobbits to Osgiliath.27- Though it is a nice scene there is no way that the Uruks should be shown to be born from the muck.28- I wanted to show Huorns.29- Fangorn should have mentioned Entwives.30- Eowyn has the best actress and most conform to the book in her style and physic. BRAVO I LOVE HER...31- I would have had PJ as my assistant because he did film the LOTR brilliantly.32- I still don't know if I would have included TOm Bombadil but Richard Attenbrough would have been my choice if I had.I can't wait to see the ROTK and in future the Hobbit. But I want PJ to give me a call if he needs an assistant director.

09-19-2003, 10:08 AM	#9
samrohan Wight Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Touring Minas Tirith with Gimli and Legolas Posts: 107	OK here goes:<P>If I had directed the LOTR and the TT I would have done the following things different:<P>1- Lothlorien would have been greener and we would have seen more elves as they are portrayed in the book.<P>2- Elves would be protrayed less rigidly but more like the book, nearly child-like sometimes in behaviour. I do not mean immature but able to smile and appreciate things as opposed to stone faced characters.<P>3- Glorfindel would have been included, Arwen not so much....(This is a running trend) <P>4- Pippin would remain like in the film but Merry would beshown more sensible and smart like in the book.<P>5- I would have included the fighting with the Wargs on the Weather top after leaving Rivendell.<P>6- I would have included Ted Sandyman and the apple scene as his interaction with Sam is fun!!!<P>7- I would have the whole Eomer scenes done according to the book. The real story is much nicer to the film.<P>8- No elfs in Helms deep for sure.<P>9- I would have included the scenes where the two hobbits spent time in Fangorn's retreat drinking the spring Entish water.<P>10 - Some of the Old Forest should have been included.<P>11- Farmer Maggot and his mushrooms would have been filmed so would have Rose been.<P>12- The Fireworks would have not been turned into a farce as Merry and Pippin would never have been so foolish.<P>13- The four hobbits conspiring and knowing about Frodo wanting to leave the SHire would have been in my movie.<P>14- Therefore the ridiculous scene when they bump into each other in the corn field would not have been.<P>15- The fighting scenes between the two wizards would not have taken place.<P>16- Haldir and the flet scene would have been a lovely scene.<P>17- The crossing of the Nimrodel would have made for another scene with the binding of the eyes and Gimli feeling left out.<P>18- After leaving Moria, they should have been in the valley with the samll lakes ( can't remember the name)<P>19- Legolas would not have been such a stuntman but more of an elf.<P>20- Gimli would have been filmed with more respect.<P>21- Boromir in my eyes should have had black hair not blonde.<P>22- The scenes in Rivendell between Aragorn and Arwen should never have been.<P>23- Legolas should have shot at the Nazgul while on the river after leaving Lothlorien.<P>24- The scene of the gift from the lady of the wood would have been a lovely series of scenes.<P>25- Ithilien should have been filmed in the Mediterranean Oak and pine forests with the warmth described in the book.<P>26- Faramir should have stuck to the book not taken the hobbits to Osgiliath.<P>27- Though it is a nice scene there is no way that the Uruks should be shown to be born from the muck.<P>28- I wanted to show Huorns.<P>29- Fangorn should have mentioned Entwives.<P>30- Eowyn has the best actress and most conform to the book in her style and physic. BRAVO I LOVE HER...<P>31- I would have had PJ as my assistant because he did film the LOTR brilliantly.<P>32- I still don't know if I would have included TOm Bombadil but Richard Attenbrough would have been my choice if I had.<P>I can't wait to see the ROTK and in future the Hobbit. But I want PJ to give me a call if he needs an assistant director. __________________ I can't believe I have not watched the return of the king yet.