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Old 09-13-2005, 08:26 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man
It really depends upon whether you approach the films as a viewer seeking enjoyment or as a critical analyst. I have no objection to critical analysis of the films, and indulge in it myself occasionally, but mostly I just watch them to be entertained. Because mostly that's the purpose for which they were made. They are blockbuster "action" films, albeit rather superior ones (imho). So I tend to approach them as such.
It may be that, unlike most other films in my 'extensive' DVD library (think that I own about ten movies), I've watched the LOTR DVDs many many times, especially FOTR:EE. Sometimes I have them on as background as I do other tasks, such as ironing (don't ask!) and other times I'm actually watching them to...well..watch them. By repeatedly viewing PJ's work (which I have to say that I'm thankful for), I cannot help but notice certain issues. Sometimes I just jump to the next scene - most of TTT:EE is like that, as I'd rather not see the Ents (yawn) - but there are times when I decide to watch a scene more closely as someone might have had a strong opinion about it, and so I want to 'see it for myself.'

Another poster may have liked a scene that I did not, and so, armed with their point of view, I'll rewatch it and may see something that I hadn't seen before. Or not.

Anyway, think that it comes down to caring about the material. If I didn't care or like the movies so much, I wouldn't have watched them as much and also would not have been so vocal with my criticisms.
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