Do you think Tolkien would be insulted by the LOTR movies? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Reg Pither · 03-02-2004, 06:23 AM

I think 'insulted' is perhaps too strong a word, but I think he would almost certainly have been affronted at some of the liberties taken with the story, dialogue and characterisations.

On the other hand, I feel sure that many of the visuals would have met with his approval, as PJ's team have done a stunning job of bringing the locations and costumes to life.

Overall though, money or not, I don't think he would have enjoyed the films as he would be consistently nit-picking over the treatment of his creation.

03-02-2004, 06:23 AM	#31
Reg Pither Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London Posts: 23	I think 'insulted' is perhaps too strong a word, but I think he would almost certainly have been affronted at some of the liberties taken with the story, dialogue and characterisations. On the other hand, I feel sure that many of the visuals would have met with his approval, as PJ's team have done a stunning job of bringing the locations and costumes to life. Overall though, money or not, I don't think he would have enjoyed the films as he would be consistently nit-picking over the treatment of his creation.