did the movie do the books justice ? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Voralphion · 12-02-2002, 05:23 PM

I think the movie was not nearly as good as the book but it was still a good movie. As to whether the movie did the book justice, I think the movie was different to the books. Many parts were changed, such as Aragorn not wanting to be king because he doubted his strength, and these will lead to many parts of the later movies to be different as well. I think the changes were made in order to make it simpler to those who were not Tolkien fans and had never read the books. As a result of the changes, I think the movie and books can't be compared as the storyline is different.

12-02-2002, 05:23 PM	#5
Voralphion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sharkey's End Posts: 267	I think the movie was not nearly as good as the book but it was still a good movie. As to whether the movie did the book justice, I think the movie was different to the books. Many parts were changed, such as Aragorn not wanting to be king because he doubted his strength, and these will lead to many parts of the later movies to be different as well. I think the changes were made in order to make it simpler to those who were not Tolkien fans and had never read the books. As a result of the changes, I think the movie and books can't be compared as the storyline is different. __________________ His sword was long his lance was keen His shining helm afar was seen The countless stars of heavens field Were mirrored in his silver shield

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