Other possible movies based on Tolkien's work - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

CSteefel · 09-28-2006, 09:58 PM

I was interested to see the discussion of a possible version of the Hobbit, perhaps by Peter Jackson. I don't see this book as having sufficient drama and even plot to make a really good movie, although I must admit I found more to admire there upon a recent re-reading than I had remembered. Still, this was mostly Tolkien's richly textured descriptive prose showing up here and there, but the story still comes across as a bit too much of a simple adventure story in my mind (the story is not completely woven into the historical fabric of Middle Earth the way Lord of the Rings is).

Anyway, what other works, stories, or passages from Tolkien might make a good movie with the right additional material? I will probably change my view next month, but a few that come to mind:

Turin and Tuor
I have seen discussion of a possible book to be released by Christopher Tolkien. These stories, particularly if used as a sort of counterpoint, might make a good movie.
North Kingdom of Arnor
Although not all that much in the way of stories have come out of this period in the 3rd age, I have always been fascinated for some reason by the North Kingdom and the battles with the Witch King. I thought I was the only one, but I guess if somebody is naming this Board "The Barrow Downs", there must be some others. Perhaps the end of the kingdom and the death of Arvedui, followed by the battle between Earnur and the Witch King. Obviously what would need to be added here, however, would be a more human story to counterbalance the historical setting.
Story of Thror and Thrain
Much would have to be added here.
Earlier Days of Gandalf
Perhaps the first (2063) or second visit (2850) of Gandalf to Dol Goldur. I think this would be more interesting than the actual attack on Dol Goldur that takes place during The Hobbit.

Just some thoughts...

09-28-2006, 09:58 PM	#1
CSteefel Wight Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 204	Other possible movies based on Tolkien's work I was interested to see the discussion of a possible version of the Hobbit, perhaps by Peter Jackson. I don't see this book as having sufficient drama and even plot to make a really good movie, although I must admit I found more to admire there upon a recent re-reading than I had remembered. Still, this was mostly Tolkien's richly textured descriptive prose showing up here and there, but the story still comes across as a bit too much of a simple adventure story in my mind (the story is not completely woven into the historical fabric of Middle Earth the way Lord of the Rings is). Anyway, what other works, stories, or passages from Tolkien might make a good movie with the right additional material? I will probably change my view next month, but a few that come to mind: Turin and Tuor I have seen discussion of a possible book to be released by Christopher Tolkien. These stories, particularly if used as a sort of counterpoint, might make a good movie. North Kingdom of Arnor Although not all that much in the way of stories have come out of this period in the 3rd age, I have always been fascinated for some reason by the North Kingdom and the battles with the Witch King. I thought I was the only one, but I guess if somebody is naming this Board "The Barrow Downs", there must be some others. Perhaps the end of the kingdom and the death of Arvedui, followed by the battle between Earnur and the Witch King. Obviously what would need to be added here, however, would be a more human story to counterbalance the historical setting. Story of Thror and Thrain Much would have to be added here. Earlier Days of Gandalf Perhaps the first (2063) or second visit (2850) of Gandalf to Dol Goldur. I think this would be more interesting than the actual attack on Dol Goldur that takes place during The Hobbit. Just some thoughts...