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Gandalf_theGrey · 12-19-2002, 12:11 PM

Bethberry:Indeed there is another film to compare with PJ's FotR and TTT which affects my emotions similarly in terms of the epic grandeur and sheer overpowering awe of a battle scene made with a cast of thousands.To me, the scene where Pharoah's army follows the Hebrews into the Red Sea in Cecil B. DeMille's classic film production "The Ten Commandments" vintage 1956 evokes an atmosphere similar to that of The Last Alliance of Elves and Men in FotR and The Battle at Helm's Deep in TTT. As well, that exodus scene from "The Ten Commandments" captures the poignant human flavor of the journey of Rohan's refugee residents to the hoped-for safety of the caves.Gandalf with his staff at Helm's Deep as mention is made of the tide turning, Moses? (Or perhaps that is a stretch.)Gandalf the Grey[ December 19, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]

12-19-2002, 12:11 PM	#20
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	<B>Bethberry:</B><P>Indeed there is another film to compare with PJ's FotR and TTT which affects my emotions similarly in terms of the epic grandeur and sheer overpowering awe of a battle scene made with a cast of thousands.<P>To me, the scene where Pharoah's army follows the Hebrews into the Red Sea in Cecil B. DeMille's classic film production "The Ten Commandments" vintage 1956 evokes an atmosphere similar to that of The Last Alliance of Elves and Men in FotR and The Battle at Helm's Deep in TTT. <P>As well, that exodus scene from "The Ten Commandments" captures the poignant human flavor of the journey of Rohan's refugee residents to the hoped-for safety of the caves.<P>Gandalf with his staff at Helm's Deep as mention is made of the tide turning, Moses? (Or perhaps that is a stretch.)<P>Gandalf the Grey<p>[ December 19, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]