The Hobbit (1977) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Inziladun · 01-17-2012, 07:52 PM

I have a measure of nostalgic liking for it, as I was very young when I first saw it.

To me, one of the best elements is the character voices. I mean, John Huston is Gandalf.

Also, I may well be in the minority, but I have a soft spot for the music too. Glenn Yarbrough is definitely an acquired taste, but the "Greatest Adventure" song at the beginning, overlaid by the scenes of a nervous Bilbo getting out of bed in the middle of the night to gaze at the moon, works very well.
The entire movie has a sense of innocence that I fear will be lacking in the Hollywood blockbuster to come.

01-17-2012, 07:52 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I have a measure of nostalgic liking for it, as I was very young when I first saw it. To me, one of the best elements is the character voices. I mean, John Huston is Gandalf. Also, I may well be in the minority, but I have a soft spot for the music too. Glenn Yarbrough is definitely an acquired taste, but the "Greatest Adventure" song at the beginning, overlaid by the scenes of a nervous Bilbo getting out of bed in the middle of the night to gaze at the moon, works very well. The entire movie has a sense of innocence that I fear will be lacking in the Hollywood blockbuster to come. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God. Last edited by Inziladun; 01-17-2012 at 08:18 PM. Reason: spelling