The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Could (Should) the Simarillion become a film?

the phantom · 01-13-2004, 04:02 PM

Here's another thread about this topic- <A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=002124" TARGET=_blank>http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=002124</A> and another- <A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000953" TARGET=_blank>http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000953</A> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> That would totally ruin it for me. I have this idea about Feanor as a flawless yet charismatic individual whose genius makes up for his arrogance and mistakes. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Nice to know I'm not the only one who has an extreme love of Feanor (to the point that I attempt to whitewash him of any blame in discussions on the forum). <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I think Narn i Chin Húrin would be easier to make...it has a lot of detail and considerably more dialogue <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Agreed. I've always thought that story would be the best to make into a movie. Have a quick set up at the beginning, show the Battle of Unnumbered Tears (wouldn't that be awesome?), and then follow Turin through his life.I'd also like to see a movie going from Feanor's birth till his death. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I can think of two more things that could prove difficult in the making of the Sil into a movie...One is that the book takes place over the course of 500+ years...BUT can anyone give a MAIN character that stays alive throughout the duration of the book? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Your points are correct if we assume that the movie would cover the entire Sil. But if the movie was about what I suggested (following either Turin or Feanor's life) then your problems would be solved. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> when almost all the main characters die...It wouldn't work <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Well, in Romeo and Juliet you have the two main characters as well as a three or so of their co-stars dropping dead but yet the story turned out to be mildly successful, did it not? It definitely could work despite the tragedy (with the right director, but then again you can say that about most things).

01-13-2004, 04:02 PM	#55
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Here's another thread about this topic-<BR> <A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=002124" TARGET=_blank>http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=002124</A> <P>and another-<BR> <A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000953" TARGET=_blank>http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000953</A> <P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> That would totally ruin it for me. I have this idea about Feanor as a flawless yet charismatic individual whose genius makes up for his arrogance and mistakes. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Nice to know I'm not the only one who has an extreme love of Feanor (to the point that I attempt to whitewash him of any blame in discussions on the forum). <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I think Narn i Chin Húrin would be easier to make...it has a lot of detail and considerably more dialogue <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Agreed. I've always thought that story would be the best to make into a movie. Have a quick set up at the beginning, show the Battle of Unnumbered Tears (wouldn't that be awesome?), and then follow Turin through his life.<P>I'd also like to see a movie going from Feanor's birth till his death.<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I can think of two more things that could prove difficult in the making of the Sil into a movie...One is that the book takes place over the course of 500+ years...BUT can anyone give a MAIN character that stays alive throughout the duration of the book? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Your points are correct if we assume that the movie would cover the entire Sil. But if the movie was about what I suggested (following either Turin or Feanor's life) then your problems would be solved.<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> when almost all the main characters die...It wouldn't work <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Well, in Romeo and Juliet you have the two main characters as well as a three or so of their co-stars dropping dead but yet the story turned out to be mildly successful, did it not? <P>It definitely could work despite the tragedy (with the right director, but then again you can say that about most things). __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.