'An attrocious movie which is a despicable insult to a wonderful book' - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

02-21-2003, 10:49 PM

As a relative newbie on the site, I can only say I am blown away by the quality of the posting and overall participation of this forum. <BR> I have read the trilogy at least once a year for many years; Tolkien is truly one of my oldest friends. I grieve for the lost potential of TT, as a movie it left me frustrated and angry. But if it opens up the world of Middle-Earth for even one person just a little bit, and allows them just a glimpse of Tolkien's genius, then it has my blessing. <BR> Read the introduction to the 1973 paperback edition by Peter Beagle; if you've read it before read it again...<BR>The road goes ever on-<BR>whether it's the movie or the books that push you out your own front door makes little difference-

02-21-2003, 10:49 PM	#26
Anborn Guest Posts: n/a	As a relative newbie on the site, I can only say I am blown away by the quality of the posting and overall participation of this forum. <BR> I have read the trilogy at least once a year for many years; Tolkien is truly one of my oldest friends. I grieve for the lost potential of TT, as a movie it left me frustrated and angry. But if it opens up the world of Middle-Earth for even one person just a little bit, and allows them just a glimpse of Tolkien's genius, then it has my blessing. <BR> Read the introduction to the 1973 paperback edition by Peter Beagle; if you've read it before read it again...<BR>The road goes ever on-<BR>whether it's the movie or the books that push you out your own front door makes little difference-