Silmarillion-movie? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Morthoron · 03-28-2009, 05:39 AM

There are folks who have gone to great lengths to criticize the manner in which Christopher Tolkien edited the published form of the Silmarillion. I can only imagine the fits of apoplexy if the tale (series of tales, rather) was plopped indecorously into a Sci-fi channel mini-series. I still recall how dreadful Sci-fi's take on Dune was.

But really, the discussion is academic. As WCH has mentioned, it is unlikely we'll be seeing the Sil in the next few decades.

Inziladun · 03-28-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Morthoron

But really, the discussion is academic. As WCH has mentioned, it is unlikely we'll be seeing the Sil in the next few decades.

It wouldn't trouble me if it waited a few centuries.

Morthoron · 03-28-2009, 04:22 PM

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It wouldn't trouble me if it waited a few centuries.

Hmmm...I wouldn't mind a film presentation of The Silmarillion in about the year 2019 or 2020. By that time, I will be just about finished bitching about the atrocities strewn through the Hobbit movies, and so will be quite ready to complain about something else.

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 03-28-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Morthoron

Hmmm...I wouldn't mind a film presentation of The Silmarillion in about the year 2019 or 2020. By that time, I will be just about finished bitching about the atrocities strewn through the Hobbit movies, and so will be quite ready to complain about something else.

Hmm, have you finished with the LotR films, then?

I know I haven't. I just haven't said much about it on this board. The grief is still too near.

(I think I need an emoticon with a lot of tears, here....)

Morthoron · 03-29-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel

Hmm, have you finished with the LotR films, then?

I know I haven't.

Reiterating the litany of complaints I have regarding the LotR films would, at this time, be superfluous...redundant even.

03-28-2009, 05:39 AM	#1
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