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The Only Real Estel · 12-23-2003, 03:26 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I never cry in films.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Same here. And I nearly did in this one. A few highs, lows, & in-betweens for me: Highs:*The great shot of Minas Tirith from above as Gandalf & Pippin near the top.*Definitly the lighting of the beacons (one of my favorite parts)*Shelob (could've been better [or maybe worse is the word?], but she was good enough [or bad enough...]*The Witch-King (helmet & mace were sweet), & Minas Morgul.*The new death scene for Gollum. I think to have him fall over the edge while celebrating would've made it look rather cheesy in the the movie. Although I'm quite glad he didn't have Frodo push him in ! *"Well, I'm home." (or 'I'm back, I can't remember ) I was SO glad they put that in there...*The Harbor scene . Especially the shot of Frodo smiling .* Others will be posted later In-Betweens:* Sam hearing Gollum's murder plans.* Denethor pigging out while Faramir rides on his suicide mission (this one is closer to the high list than the low list ).* The Eagles basically beating up on the winged beasts (a little more even, perhaps?)* More will be posted later... Lows (I have plenty, but they'll be posted once I've got plenty of time):

12-23-2003, 03:26 PM	#11
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I never cry in films.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Same here. And I nearly did in this one. <P> A few highs, lows, & in-betweens for me:<P> Highs:<P>The great shot of Minas Tirith from above as Gandalf & Pippin near the top.<P>Definitly the lighting of the beacons (one of my favorite parts)<P>Shelob (could've been better [or maybe worse is the word?], but she was good enough [or bad enough...]<P>The Witch-King (helmet & mace were sweet), & Minas Morgul.<P>The new death scene for Gollum. I think to have him fall over the edge while celebrating would've made it look rather cheesy in the the movie. Although I'm quite glad he didn't have Frodo push him in !<BR> <BR>"Well, I'm home." (or 'I'm back, I can't remember ) I was SO glad they put that in there...<P>The Harbor scene . Especially the shot of Frodo smiling .<P> Others will be posted later <P> In-Betweens:<P>* Sam hearing Gollum's <I>murder</I> plans.<P>* Denethor pigging out while Faramir rides on his suicide mission (this one is closer to the high list than the low list ).<P>* The Eagles basically beating up on the winged beasts (a little more even, perhaps?)<P>* More will be posted later...<P> Lows (I have plenty, but they'll be posted once I've got plenty of time):