*TTT - Gollum (CGI and Andy Serkis)* - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-17-2002, 11:09 AM

Now we really got to see Gollum - did you like what you saw and the part he plays?[ December 19, 2002: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ]

TolkienGurl · 12-18-2002, 02:38 AM

The split personalities were hilarious! And the fish poem! Sigh...Computer animation thingamajiggy was AWESOME! He is one of my favorite characters. And his voice is exactly how I imagined it!

mollecon · 12-18-2002, 05:07 AM

I really do believe they made a good job out of this one - & they seem to have added a bit more sympathy to the figure too, which I don't mind at all.

Tigerlily Gamgee · 12-18-2002, 05:14 AM

I like Gollum a lot more this second time around. I was able to watch him closer & I think that they did a very good job with him. The CGI blended excellently, and the emotions were all there.

12-18-2002, 06:57 AM

I think that they have made his intentions and feelings towards Frodo and Sam really clear. I like that. It's dimmer in the books.

12-18-2002, 10:11 AM

He was the best suprise of them all, my favorit scenes was those with Frodo, Sam and Gollum/Smegol

TolkienGurl · 12-18-2002, 11:42 AM

I really like the part where Gollum and Smeagol were arguing (or Slinker and Stinker, if I'm not mistaken). It was heartbreaking when he turned "bad" again. I think the betrayal was the stupidest thing Frodo could have done! Of course he would not know about the split personalities, and the sheer importance of Smeagol prevailing, but Smeagol/Gollum did not do anything to deserve that. He's just a wretched and confused creature. He doesn't understand that Frodo meant good by "betraying" him. Oh well. Frodo and Sam will just have to face the consequences!

Nerdanel · 12-18-2002, 12:10 PM

But, if Smeagol had won out then the Ring would never have been destroyed. Gollum had to win out so he could bite the Ring from Frodo's hand. But, then, seeing Frodo take the Precious to destroy it probably would have stirred Gollum enough to overpower Smeagol anyway. I agree though; PJ and crew did an excellent job with the character!

TolkienGurl · 12-18-2002, 12:14 PM

I meant to say that the whole Shelob confrontation could have been avoided. Gollum definitely would have won out at Mt. Doom.

Arwen Imladris · 12-18-2002, 03:08 PM

<A HREF="http://www.serkis.com/index.html" TARGET=_blank>Here</A> is Andy Serkis' website and <A HREF="http://img-nex.theonering.net/images/12-17-02_LATimes_Gollum_article.jpg" TARGET=_blank>here</A> is a good article about him and gollum.

Lindolirian · 12-18-2002, 06:59 PM

He was SO COOL!!! The only problem with him was that the good side won in his debate and it was Frodo's betrayal that turned him bad again.

Sharia · 12-18-2002, 07:20 PM

I was actually a bit worried about the parts with Gollum because I thought he looked really computer animated in the first film, but after seeing it all I have to say is that I absolutely loved him. And the voice it was excelent, I loved his little poem and how his facial exprecions changed during the Slinker/Stinker discusions. I couldn't take my eyes off his mouth, does any one know wether it's computeranimated too or wether its acctually someone talking and then they've put it through the computer?

AddictedtoRumil · 12-18-2002, 07:22 PM

That CGI Gollum had like a huge head whoa! lol! But they did do a splendid job.

Aragorn2002 · 12-18-2002, 07:48 PM

Gollum was hillarious! And I agree with TolkienGurl, the fish poem was really funny!
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Pookabunny · 12-18-2002, 07:57 PM

The special effects in Towers were incredible. Two words: Helm's Deep I agree - Gollum was killer! Loved him!!! And Andy Serkis is a master of motion and voice. When reading the books, it was kinda hard to imagine what exaclty a 'gollum' sound was (with no basis for comparison). Andy did it to perfection.I LOVED the Stinker/Slinker scene! And remember, whenever something goes wrong in Tolkien, we can blame it on mankind. For instance, Gollum going "bad" again upon his capture. That wasn't Frodo's fault, it was Faramir's. And any time I can blame something on the movie character of Faramir, I will. Dude was trippin BIG TIME.

Diamond18 · 12-18-2002, 10:56 PM

I liked Gollum overall. He's one of my favorite characters from the book, of course, and I liked it that he was not made to be all bad. He's one of the few characters in these movies that comes out seeming nicer than he did in the book. I agree that the camera changing made his Slink/Stinker debate too funny, though. We're not supposed to laugh...and the good side should not have won out so easily.Frodo's "betrayal" at the Forbidden Pool is something that really touched me in the book. A little rushed in the movie, but we get a sense of Frodo's feelings of guilt. After all, Frodo was just trying to save him and it was Faramir who made it look like a betrayal (actually that was the same in the book...the fact that Faramir had Gollum seized when he followed Frodo).As for the animation...it was very good, but I did notice it in places. It's a lot better than anything I've seen before, but I still couldn't totally make myself believe he was "real". It didn't really interfer too bad, though.Um...he was too pink, though. I always pictured him as gray skinned, but maybe that's just me.[ December 18, 2002: Message edited by: Diamond18 ]

Lush · 12-18-2002, 11:04 PM

I was thinking "Oscar nomination! Oscar nomination!" And then I'd realize that he is mostly CGI...

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 12-19-2002, 06:01 AM

CGI? I care not. Oscar WINNER, by all rights.Think of all the things you were most worried about when hearing for the first time that there was going to be Lord of the Rings movies.I'm thinking "How on Earth is Gollum going to come off"Gollum was perfect. Now I loved the movie, absolutely loved it (and I know most of you lot didn't) but Gollum was truly outstanding. The best part. To everyone who brought Gollum to life, praise them with great praise!

vanwalossien · 12-19-2002, 07:56 AM

CGI, so what? Best supporting male, definetly! Who says they can't nominate a CGI character? He's still played by an actor (and really good one too). Gollum's movements were based on Andy Serkis', as well as his voice, so Gollum was played by Andy! Gollum was amazing! The Slinker/Stinker bit was freat fun, but also very moving. Has anyone here ever seen a more pityful character than Sméagol?

Airehiriel · 12-19-2002, 08:54 AM

I thought Gollum was very fun to watch. I liked the way that he was moving all the time. It would seem easier and a lot less complicated to have him just stand in one place. But his movements were excellent, and I loved noticing how, when Gollum pulled on Frodo's sleeve, you could see it moving like it would if anyone grabbed him. And who couldn't say the scene where he argues with himself is funny! Everyone was laughing in the theater! Excellent!

Nenya · 12-19-2002, 12:32 PM

Oh yes, he was everything I expected. Perfect, that is. At the same time hilarious ang tragic, ugly and cute. It was heart wrenching to know how it was all gonna end. (not just Mount Doom, but him thinking Frodo had betrayed him, Shelob, and so on.)

the witch king · 12-19-2002, 12:53 PM

this was the only thing i was worryed about going in to the film and one ov the only things i was happy about when i came out! lol! j/k i did enjoy the film just some bits wher a let down.

Maikadilwen · 12-19-2002, 02:17 PM

Gollum is ADORABLE! He's SO cute! He has the most wonderful eyes. I have only one thing to say. Can I have one? [ December 19, 2002: Message edited by: Maikadilwen ]

The Silver-shod Muse · 12-19-2002, 02:46 PM

Every time Gollum came on the screen, a girl behind me squealed hysterically and hollered that she "wanted one". I very nearly told her to shut up, but thought better of it. Did anyone notice the scars on Gollum's back? Beautiful detailing. I too was strangely fascinated by his mouth. And that hair!

Kalimac · 12-19-2002, 03:01 PM

Wonderful, wonderful. Those big blue eyes were kind of disconcerting (shades of Frodo, indeed) but he's described as having them in the book, even if for the first few seconds it made me think of a plush toy gone horribly, horribly wrong. The animation and voice were perfect (and even my husband, who's a CG programmer and can usually spot a graphics mistake twenty miles away while at the movies, thought Gollum was really well done and was going on about how great he was).

Keneldil the Polka-dot · 12-19-2002, 05:00 PM

I left that movie feeling disappointed, but Gollumn was one of the bright spots. Take away a fabulous job with the Gollum character and TTT would have been hardly more than mediocre. The FoTR impressed me so much I could not help but be disappointed by TTT.

Birdland · 12-19-2002, 06:19 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>The only problem with him was that the good side won in his debate and it was Frodo's betrayal that turned him bad again.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Lindolorien - Actually, that's pretty much what happened in the book. Gollum never forgives Frodo for betraying him at the Forbidden Pool, and he uses it as an excuse to betray them to Shelob. Though if that hadn't happened he would have come up with another excuse.And yes, Gollum was remarkable. Having a real actor behind the CGI makes all the difference.

Brinniel · 12-19-2002, 06:38 PM

Gollum was absolutely amazing. You could see every detail about him and his facial expressions looked so human.I never really felt sorry for Gollum when reading LOTR, but now after seeing the movie, I really do pity him. I was actually able to see how much he was suffering.I also thought the Slinker/Stinker conversation was hilarious. I loved how the used the angles, making it look as if there were two different Gollums/Smeagols.

-Imrahil- · 12-20-2002, 12:04 AM

Gollum really was quite amazing. I bow to Serkis for his performance (probably award winning), and I am happy he saved the movie.

Haldir · 12-20-2002, 05:57 AM

I really liked the way they did Smeagol, He's cute and purple, his movement looked really natural and he was the only thing good in TTT movie...BTW Does anybody have a page/website/image of the Movie Gollum, I'm really seeking for a good picture of Smeagol..

Frieda · 12-20-2002, 06:55 AM

Whoa, that link to the article Arwen Imladris posted was interesting. I dunno why they said this in the article though: "Technically, Gollum is not a "he" but an "it"." o_O; I think they were just meaning that because he's computer generated... Cause Gollum is 'male' isn't he? Not an it? o_O; lol. Sorry, I feel kinda weird. ^^;I did very much like Gollum in the movie though. I think they did a perfect job on him. I use to not like Gollum all that much but now I love him. He even sometimes seems a bit cute in a weird, strange way....when he's being his Smeagol personality. And I really do feel sorry for him. [ December 20, 2002: Message edited by: Frieda ]

12-20-2002, 09:48 AM

In regards to what Frieda said, I believe that Gollum might be an “it” but Smeagol is definitely a “he”. I thought Gollum/Smeagol was amazing!! He looked so real!! Definitely the best CGI character in movie history. And he was soooo funny. My favorite scenes of Gollum are the split personality and the scene where he’s in the Forbidden Pool and slaps a fish against a rock.

Frieda · 12-20-2002, 10:32 AM

lol. Well that's a bit confusing since Gollum and Smeagol are both in the same body so how can one be an it and the other be a he? XD*is confused* ^^ I don't think he'd wear that piece of cloth if he was an it. :PNot that I really care what he is, just didn't understand exactly why some people called him an it.

Diamond18 · 12-20-2002, 12:12 PM

You know what was really missing though? Gollum's hatred for the sun and moon. That was a really big part of his character in the book, and they totally left that out. It makes him more evil, yes, but he was.

Frieda · 12-20-2002, 02:39 PM

Hey, yeah, I noticed that too. Dunno why I forgot to mention it.They probably should have put something in about that. :/ Oh well, we can't have it all I guess.

Rose Cotton · 12-20-2002, 06:52 PM

I thought Gollum was perfect. I thought about the sunlight and moonlight thing and have found some posible and what I think of as acceptiabe reasons why that wasn't put in: 1. It's a point that does not advance the story at all. The fact that he dosen't like the light does not affect the outcome of character devopment or storyline and therefore is not needed. 2. Too much screen time would be taken by Gollum complaining about the bright light when his character should be focicing on other things.Gollum, in my opinion was the second best thing in the movie. Coming only after Sean Astin as Sam because I'm such a Sam fan.

Erulasto · 12-20-2002, 09:01 PM

I think the sunlight/moonlight thing will most likely make it onto the extended edition. I haven't seen the movie yet, but keep in mind that it's 3 hours long the way you saw it. There's no room for anything else in that cut.

-Imrahil- · 12-21-2002, 10:31 PM

I liked Gollum myself. And it he was quite amazing given the limitations upon making a creature like him come alive.What made me angry was, in my theatre at least, people laughed at him during his Smeagol/Gollum speech. The one where he overcomes the bad side (Gollum side).I wanted to tell every last one of them to shutup.Why did PJ make this slightly humorous?Did any of you see the same reaction? Did you have that reaction yourself?[ December 21, 2002: Message edited by: -Imrahil- ]

greyhavener · 12-21-2002, 10:45 PM

Andy Serkis did a fabulous job. I enjoyed the humor. Gollum is pathetic. If we cannot laugh at pathos we would become bitter or weep constantly.I think there was a bit more Gollum than necessary considering how long the movie was and how hasty the ent scenes were. And I would have sacrificed some Gollum for a little more character development for Faramir who came off as Boromir with no valor. Hardly worthy of an action figure.Speaking of that, where's the Gollum action figure?

Diamond18 · 12-21-2002, 11:38 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>What made me angry was, in my theatre at least, people laughed at him during his Smeagol/Gollum speech. The one where he overcomes the bad side (Gollum side).I wanted to tell every last one of them to shutup.Why did PJ make this slightly humorous?Did any of you see the same reaction? Did you have that reaction yourself? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Yes, just about everyone in my theater laughed at him...but not every scene. I think it was only the Gollum/Smeagol debate, the Coney scene, and the Forbidden Pool. But it was a good sort of laugh...a loving laugh, as if the audience was fond of him rather than derisive. It's the kind of laughter that might lead to tears when he dies. I read a quote from one of the movie people somewhere (forgive the vagueness of my reference!) that said, "If the audience cheers when Gollum dies, we will have failed." If the audience laughs when he dies, that will also be a failure.I found Gollum amusing in the book, and laughed often, but in the positive way I mentioned above. It was the kind of laughter that made me sad to see him perish. I think it's right to laugh at him a little, as long as it isn't a cynical laughter.I don't think PJ made him humorous, I think Gollum can be found humorous by those who pity him. Remember Frodo would often smile fondly at him while Sam never did. Sam wasn't amused by Smeagol.[ December 22, 2002: Message edited by: Diamond18 ]

12-17-2002, 11:09 AM	#1
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	*TTT - Gollum (CGI and Andy Serkis)* Now we really got to see Gollum - did you like what you saw and the part he plays?<p>[ December 19, 2002: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ] __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

12-18-2002, 02:38 AM	#2
TolkienGurl Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 637	The split personalities were hilarious! And the fish poem! Sigh...<P>Computer animation thingamajiggy was AWESOME! He is one of my favorite characters. And his voice is exactly how I imagined it! __________________ Hopes fail. An end comes. We have only a little time to wait now. We are lost in ruin and downfall and there is no escape. -Frodo My Livejournal

12-18-2002, 05:14 AM	#4
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	I like Gollum a lot more this second time around. I was able to watch him closer & I think that they did a very good job with him. The CGI blended excellently, and the emotions were all there. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

12-18-2002, 11:42 AM	#7
TolkienGurl Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 637	I really like the part where Gollum and Smeagol were arguing (or Slinker and Stinker, if I'm not mistaken). It was heartbreaking when he turned "bad" again. I think the betrayal was the stupidest thing Frodo could have done! Of course he would not know about the split personalities, and the sheer importance of Smeagol prevailing, but Smeagol/Gollum did not do anything to deserve that. He's just a wretched and confused creature. He doesn't understand that Frodo meant good by "betraying" him. Oh well. Frodo and Sam will just have to face the consequences! __________________ Hopes fail. An end comes. We have only a little time to wait now. We are lost in ruin and downfall and there is no escape. -Frodo My Livejournal

12-18-2002, 12:10 PM	#8
Nerdanel Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 11	But, if Smeagol had won out then the Ring would never have been destroyed. Gollum had to win out so he could bite the Ring from Frodo's hand. <P>But, then, seeing Frodo take the Precious to destroy it probably would have stirred Gollum enough to overpower Smeagol anyway. <P>I agree though; PJ and crew did an excellent job with the character!

12-18-2002, 05:07 AM	#3
mollecon Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 188	I really do believe they made a good job out of this one - & they seem to have added a bit more sympathy to the figure too, which I don't mind at all.

12-18-2002, 06:57 AM	#5
morima Guest Posts: n/a	I think that they have made his intentions and feelings towards Frodo and Sam really clear. I like that. It's dimmer in the books.

12-18-2002, 10:11 AM	#6
Adam Sernheim Guest Posts: n/a	He was the best suprise of them all, my favorit scenes was those with Frodo, Sam and Gollum/Smegol

12-18-2002, 12:14 PM	#9
TolkienGurl Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 637	I meant to say that the whole Shelob confrontation could have been avoided. Gollum definitely would have won out at Mt. Doom. __________________ Hopes fail. An end comes. We have only a little time to wait now. We are lost in ruin and downfall and there is no escape. -Frodo My Livejournal

12-18-2002, 03:08 PM	#10
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	<A HREF="http://www.serkis.com/index.html" TARGET=_blank>Here</A> is Andy Serkis' website and <A HREF="http://img-nex.theonering.net/images/12-17-02_LATimes_Gollum_article.jpg" TARGET=_blank>here</A> is a good article about him and gollum. __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."

12-18-2002, 06:59 PM	#11
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	He was SO COOL!!! The only problem with him was that the good side won in his debate and it was Frodo's betrayal that turned him bad again. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

12-18-2002, 07:20 PM	#12
Sharia Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 20	I was actually a bit worried about the parts with Gollum because I thought he looked really computer animated in the first film, but after seeing it all I have to say is that I absolutely loved him. And the voice it was excelent, I loved his little poem and how his facial exprecions changed during the Slinker/Stinker discusions. I couldn't take my eyes off his mouth, does any one know wether it's computeranimated too or wether its acctually someone talking and then they've put it through the computer?

12-18-2002, 07:22 PM	#13
AddictedtoRumil Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 65	That CGI Gollum had like a huge head whoa! lol! But they did do a splendid job. __________________ ~AddictedtoRumil~ You better move over Legolas Rumil's here

12-18-2002, 07:48 PM	#14
Aragorn2002 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: US Posts: 91	Gollum was hillarious! And I agree with TolkienGurl, the fish poem was really funny! ________ Buy vaporizers Last edited by Aragorn2002; 04-15-2011 at 03:18 AM.

12-18-2002, 07:57 PM	#15
Pookabunny Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The only place that matters! Posts: 181	The special effects in Towers were incredible. Two words: Helm's Deep <P>I agree - Gollum was killer! Loved him!!! And Andy Serkis is a master of motion and voice. When reading the books, it was kinda hard to imagine what exaclty a 'gollum' sound was (with no basis for comparison). Andy did it to perfection.<P>I LOVED the Stinker/Slinker scene! And remember, whenever something goes wrong in Tolkien, we can blame it on mankind. For instance, Gollum going "bad" again upon his capture. That wasn't Frodo's fault, it was Faramir's. And any time I can blame something on the movie character of Faramir, I will. Dude was trippin BIG TIME. __________________ "I love you more than I did the week before, I discovered alcohol" - Bare Naked Ladies

12-18-2002, 10:56 PM	#16
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	I liked Gollum overall. He's one of my favorite characters from the book, of course, and I liked it that he was not made to be all bad. He's one of the few characters in these movies that comes out seeming nicer than he did in the book. I agree that the camera changing made his Slink/Stinker debate too funny, though. We're not supposed to laugh...and the good side should not have won out so easily.<P>Frodo's "betrayal" at the Forbidden Pool is something that really touched me in the book. A little rushed in the movie, but we get a sense of Frodo's feelings of guilt. After all, Frodo was just trying to save him and it was Faramir who made it look like a betrayal (actually that was the same in the book...the fact that Faramir had Gollum seized when he followed Frodo).<P>As for the animation...it was very good, but I did notice it in places. It's a lot better than anything I've seen before, but I still couldn't totally make myself believe he was "real". It didn't really interfer too bad, though.<P>Um...he was too pink, though. I always pictured him as gray skinned, but maybe that's just me.<p>[ December 18, 2002: Message edited by: Diamond18 ] __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

12-18-2002, 11:04 PM	#17
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	I was thinking "Oscar nomination! Oscar nomination!" And then I'd realize that he is mostly CGI... __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

12-19-2002, 06:01 AM	#18
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	CGI? I care not. Oscar WINNER, by all rights.<P>Think of all the things you were most worried about when hearing for the first time that there was going to be Lord of the Rings movies.<P>I'm thinking "How on Earth is Gollum going to come off"<P>Gollum was perfect. Now I loved the movie, absolutely loved it (and I know most of you lot didn't) but Gollum was truly outstanding. The best part. To everyone who brought Gollum to life, praise them with great praise! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

12-19-2002, 07:56 AM	#19
vanwalossien Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: middle of Nowhere/Norway Posts: 372	CGI, so what? Best supporting male, definetly! Who says they can't nominate a CGI character? He's still played by an actor (and really good one too). Gollum's movements were based on Andy Serkis', as well as his voice, so Gollum was played by Andy!<BR> Gollum was amazing! The Slinker/Stinker bit was freat fun, but also very moving. Has anyone here ever seen a more pityful character than Sméagol? __________________ "The ships hung in the air in much the same way as bricks don't"

12-19-2002, 08:54 AM	#20
Airehiriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 470	I thought Gollum was very fun to watch. I liked the way that he was moving all the time. It would seem easier and a lot less complicated to have him just stand in one place. But his movements were excellent, and I loved noticing how, when Gollum pulled on Frodo's sleeve, you could see it moving like it would if anyone grabbed him. <BR>And who couldn't say the scene where he argues with himself is funny! Everyone was laughing in the theater! <BR>Excellent! __________________ Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you discover the limits of the Almighty? Job 11:7

12-19-2002, 12:32 PM	#21
Nenya Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the hand of Lady Galadriel Posts: 127	Oh yes, he was everything I expected. Perfect, that is. At the same time hilarious ang tragic, ugly and cute. It was heart wrenching to know how it was all gonna end. (not just Mount Doom, but him thinking Frodo had betrayed him, Shelob, and so on.)

12-19-2002, 12:53 PM	#22
the witch king Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minas Morgul, Morgul Vale, Mordor Posts: 201	this was the only thing i was worryed about going in to the film and one ov the only things i was happy about when i came out! lol! j/k i did enjoy the film just some bits wher a let down. __________________ 'Whenever death may surprise us, let it be welcome if our battle cry has reached even one receptive ear and another hand reaches out to take up our arms.'~ Che Guevara.

12-19-2002, 02:17 PM	#23
Maikadilwen Summoner of Lost Souls Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: At home, with my Strongbow Posts: 521	Gollum is ADORABLE! He's SO cute! He has the most wonderful eyes.<BR>I have only one thing to say. Can I have one? <p>[ December 19, 2002: Message edited by: Maikadilwen ] __________________ -"Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave. Our birth is nothing but our death begun."

12-19-2002, 02:46 PM	#24
The Silver-shod Muse Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The shoulder of a poet, TX Posts: 388	Every time Gollum came on the screen, a girl behind me squealed hysterically and hollered that she "wanted one". I very nearly told her to shut up, but thought better of it. <P>Did anyone notice the scars on Gollum's back? Beautiful detailing. I too was strangely fascinated by his mouth. And that hair! __________________ "'You," he said, "tell her all. What good came to you? Do you rejoice that Maleldil became a man? Tell her of your joys, and of what profit you had when you made Maleldil and death acquainted.'" -Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis

12-19-2002, 03:01 PM	#25
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Wonderful, wonderful. Those big blue eyes were kind of disconcerting (shades of Frodo, indeed) but he's described as having them in the book, even if for the first few seconds it made me think of a plush toy gone horribly, horribly wrong. The animation and voice were perfect (and even my husband, who's a CG programmer and can usually spot a graphics mistake twenty miles away while at the movies, thought Gollum was really well done and was going on about how great he was). __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

12-19-2002, 05:00 PM	#26
Keneldil the Polka-dot Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 128	I left that movie feeling disappointed, but Gollumn was one of the bright spots. Take away a fabulous job with the Gollum character and TTT would have been hardly more than mediocre. The FoTR impressed me so much I could not help but be disappointed by TTT. __________________ "Trust in the ball Jake.....and throw yourself."

12-19-2002, 06:19 PM	#27
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>The only problem with him was that the good side won in his debate and it was Frodo's betrayal that turned him bad again.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Lindolorien - Actually, that's pretty much what happened in the book. Gollum never forgives Frodo for betraying him at the Forbidden Pool, and he uses it as an excuse to betray them to Shelob. Though if that hadn't happened he would have come up with another excuse.<P>And yes, Gollum was remarkable. Having a real actor behind the CGI makes all the difference.

12-19-2002, 06:38 PM	#28
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Gollum was absolutely amazing. You could see every detail about him and his facial expressions looked so human.<P>I never really felt sorry for Gollum when reading LOTR, but now after seeing the movie, I really do pity him. I was actually able to see how much he was suffering.<P>I also thought the Slinker/Stinker conversation was hilarious. I loved how the used the angles, making it look as if there were two different Gollums/Smeagols. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

12-20-2002, 12:04 AM	#29
-Imrahil- Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dol Amroth, upon the Bay of Belfalas Posts: 259	Gollum really was quite amazing. I bow to Serkis for his performance (probably award winning), and I am happy he saved the movie. __________________ My body is broken. I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. I felled the black serpent. A grim morn, and a glad day, and a golden sunset!

12-20-2002, 05:57 AM	#30
Haldir Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 40	I really liked the way they did Smeagol,<BR>He's cute and purple, his movement looked<BR>really natural and he was the only thing<BR>good in TTT movie...<P>BTW<BR>Does anybody have a page/website/image<BR>of the Movie Gollum, I'm really seeking for<BR>a good picture of Smeagol.. __________________ "In place of a Lord you shall have a Queen, not Dark but Beautiful and Terrible as the Dawn, Treacherous as the Sea, Stronger than the foundations of the Earth all shall love me and dispair"

12-20-2002, 06:55 AM	#31
Frieda Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 53	Whoa, that link to the article Arwen Imladris posted was interesting.<BR>I dunno why they said this in the article though:<BR>"Technically, Gollum is not a "he" but an "it"." o_O;<BR>I think they were just meaning that because he's computer generated...<BR>Cause Gollum is 'male' isn't he? Not an it? o_O;<BR>lol. Sorry, I feel kinda weird. ^^;<P>I did very much like Gollum in the movie though. I think they did a perfect job on him.<BR>I use to not like Gollum all that much but now I love him. He even sometimes seems a bit cute in a weird, strange way....when he's being his Smeagol personality. And I really do feel sorry for him. <p>[ December 20, 2002: Message edited by: Frieda ]

12-20-2002, 09:48 AM	#32
jaz Guest Posts: n/a	In regards to what Frieda said, I believe that Gollum might be an “it” but Smeagol is definitely a “he”. <P>I thought Gollum/Smeagol was amazing!! He looked so real!! Definitely the best CGI character in movie history. And he was soooo funny. My favorite scenes of Gollum are the split personality and the scene where he’s in the Forbidden Pool and slaps a fish against a rock.

12-20-2002, 10:32 AM	#33
Frieda Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 53	lol. Well that's a bit confusing since Gollum and Smeagol are both in the same body so how can one be an it and the other be a he? XD<P>is confused ^^<BR>I don't think he'd wear that piece of cloth if he was an it. :P<P>Not that I really care what he is, just didn't understand exactly why some people called him an it.

12-20-2002, 12:12 PM	#34
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	You know what was really missing though? Gollum's hatred for the sun and moon. That was a really big part of his character in the book, and they totally left that out. It makes him more evil, yes, but he was. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

12-20-2002, 02:39 PM	#35
Frieda Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 53	Hey, yeah, I noticed that too. Dunno why I forgot to mention it.<P>They probably should have put something in about that. :/ Oh well, we can't have it all I guess.