Is the movie such a good idea? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Inziladun · 08-21-2001, 05:29 AM

Re: Is the movie such a good idea? <blockquote>Quote:<hr> The main problem with an undertaking such as these films, anticipation can noticably affect the perceived quality of the books.<hr></blockquote> I'm concerned about that also. I don't feel there are many who will see the movies in all their big screen, grand glory, with astonishing special effects and elaborately built sets, and then spend days or weeks afterwards slogging through a 1000 + page book that offers them nothing but words on a page. Sales of the book are up from what I've heard, and I guess that's good. I'm sure they'll improve even more with the release of FoTR in December, but I wonder how many will take the time to read, and to enjoy the story in its best form. Those who will defend authority against rebellion must not themselves rebel.

08-21-2001, 05:29 AM	#1
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	<BR> Re: Is the movie such a good idea?</b><br><br> <blockquote><i>Quote:</i></b><hr> The main problem with an undertaking such as these films, anticipation can noticably affect the perceived quality of the books.<hr></blockquote><br> <br> I'm concerned about that also. I don't feel there are many who will see the movies in all their big screen, grand glory, with astonishing special effects and elaborately built sets, and then spend days or weeks afterwards slogging through a 1000 + page book that offers them nothing but words on a page. Sales of the book are up from what I've heard, and I guess that's good. I'm sure they'll improve even more with the release of FoTR in December, but I wonder how many will take the time to read, and to enjoy the story in its best form. <p>Those who will defend authority against rebellion must not themselves rebel. </p> __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.