Hobbit movie progressing - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Rumil · 12-12-2009, 12:57 PM

Leggie of course!!

Tuor in Gondolin · 12-12-2009, 01:17 PM

Ah, ha! Legolas finally figures out that daddy, being an elf,
just might keep kinging for centuries so disguises himself
as a mortal (calling himself Bard) to start a kingdom around
Laketown. Brilliant!

Hilde Bracegirdle · 12-12-2009, 05:55 PM

Yes, you are right Tuor, it will probably be Agent Elrond. *Groan* I understand them wanting to make it tie seamlessly with the earlier work, but I wish they would try to improve upon it.

Morsul the Dark · 12-12-2009, 11:57 PM

This widespread "Hate" of the movies is kind of monotonous "Only Peter Jackson" I'm sorry he disagreed with You, I'm sorry that he is the one the studios picked. I'm sorry You don't Like the actors elrond could've been played by Rowan Atkinson and some people would love it some people would hate it. 6 BILLION people on Earth sorry some of you aren't happy.

I'm excited I feel unless they go insanely off course it will ne good.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 12-13-2009, 12:02 PM

I can only say that I'm glad that you you look forward to the movies with anticipation and not dread. That is a good thing.

Unfortunately, the Downs is one of the only places that some of us have to voice our bit of foreboding ...and where we might be understood for it.

Tuor in Gondolin · 12-13-2009, 02:11 PM

Morsul, my views of PJ's movies is mixed. The only one I really
can rewatch entirely is FoTR (the other two have individual
extremely inrritaing bits (the worst being Faramir's and
Denethor's movie characters presentation, overusing the green slime,
and Gandalf violating all precepts by physically assaulting Denethor
(wow, a maiar can push around a man!). But most of the casting was
spot on, some characters were actually improved (Boromir and
Arwen) and the cinematography and most of the cgi was spectacular.

The worry (and hope) is whether del Toro can and will rein in some
of PJ and friends excesses while keeping their positives.

Now there's a thought:
Guillermo del Toro: Part IV: A New Hope

davem · 12-13-2009, 04:18 PM

Filler piece in the Guardian the other day http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmb...d-of-the-rings - article itself is pretty vacuous, but there are some interesting comments.

Galadriel · 09-05-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuor in Gondolin

Morsul, my views of PJ's movies is mixed. The only one I really
can rewatch entirely is FoTR (the other two have individual
extremely inrritaing bits (the worst being Faramir's and
Denethor's movie characters presentation, overusing the green slime,
and Gandalf violating all precepts by physically assaulting Denethor
(wow, a maiar can push around a man!). But most of the casting was
spot on, some characters were actually improved (Boromir and
Arwen) and the cinematography and most of the cgi was spectacular.

The worry (and hope) is whether del Toro can and will rein in some
of PJ and friends excesses while keeping their positives.

Now there's a thought:
Guillermo del Toro: Part IV: A New Hope

Ahem. Sorry, but according to me, Arwen was hyped, not improved. My views, like yours, are mixed. The CGI and other visual effects, not to mention the costumes, were brilliant. But Jackson absolutely killed the characterization. Merry and Pippin? Gimli? FARAMIR?? Even Frodo! Heck, I can't think of a character these guys did not pick apart.

Sure, it's a cool movie, but it is NOT Lord of the Rings.

12-12-2009, 12:57 PM	#1
Rumil Sage & Onions Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Britain Posts: 894	Leggie of course!! __________________ Rumil of Coedhirion

12-12-2009, 01:17 PM	#2
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Ah, ha! Legolas finally figures out that daddy, being an elf, just might keep kinging for centuries so disguises himself as a mortal (calling himself Bard) to start a kingdom around Laketown. Brilliant! __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

12-12-2009, 11:57 PM	#4
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	This widespread "Hate" of the movies is kind of monotonous "Only Peter Jackson" I'm sorry he disagreed with You, I'm sorry that he is the one the studios picked. I'm sorry You don't Like the actors elrond could've been played by Rowan Atkinson and some people would love it some people would hate it. 6 BILLION people on Earth sorry some of you aren't happy. I'm excited I feel unless they go insanely off course it will ne good. __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

12-13-2009, 02:11 PM	#6
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Morsul, my views of PJ's movies is mixed. The only one I really can rewatch entirely is FoTR (the other two have individual extremely inrritaing bits (the worst being Faramir's and Denethor's movie characters presentation, overusing the green slime, and Gandalf violating all precepts by physically assaulting Denethor (wow, a maiar can push around a man!). But most of the casting was spot on, some characters were actually improved (Boromir and Arwen) and the cinematography and most of the cgi was spectacular. The worry (and hope) is whether del Toro can and will rein in some of PJ and friends excesses while keeping their positives. Now there's a thought: Guillermo del Toro: Part IV: A New Hope __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

12-13-2009, 04:18 PM	#7
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	Filler piece in the Guardian the other day http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmb...d-of-the-rings - article itself is pretty vacuous, but there are some interesting comments. __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

12-12-2009, 05:55 PM	#3
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Yes, you are right Tuor, it will probably be Agent Elrond. Groan I understand them wanting to make it tie seamlessly with the earlier work, but I wish they would try to improve upon it.

12-13-2009, 12:02 PM	#5
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	I can only say that I'm glad that you you look forward to the movies with anticipation and not dread. That is a good thing. Unfortunately, the Downs is one of the only places that some of us have to voice our bit of foreboding ...and where we might be understood for it.

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