An Unexpected Journey, or the morning after - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nerwen · 01-08-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Heh. You've certainly done some very creative reading

I don't think so- I've noticed quite a few people saying things like that, and I'm just saying, it seems odd to me. Maybe some people find movies tend to grow on them with repeated viewing, or something. But I realise my earlier post sounds rather accusing, which wasn't my intention.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-09-2013, 09:35 AM

I dislike how the Wargs never get to kill anyone in these movies. They could surely have sacrificed a few of those Rivendell elves, no?

Lalwendë · 01-09-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

I don't think so- I've noticed quite a few people saying things like that, and I'm just saying, it seems odd to me. Maybe some people find movies tend to grow on them with repeated viewing, or something. But I realise my earlier post sounds rather accusing, which wasn't my intention.

Not on here. I don't think anyone here would claim it was your duty to see the film multiple times - either see it or not! The only duty anyone has is paying their taxes

I enjoyed it more the second time which is highly unusual, as the law of diminishing returns generally applies to films and TV. But I put it down to the absolute assault of stuff that seeing it for the first time involved. Plus those stupid 3D glasses. I now look at this icon ---->

differently...

Bêthberry · 01-10-2013, 11:22 AM

TH:AUJ is shut out of the big Oscar nominations, getting nominations only for Makeup and Hair Design, Production Design, and Visual Effects. Nothing for direction, music, acting, best film. 2013 Oscar Nominations

Ulvenok · 01-10-2013, 11:44 AM

Oh yes and while Gollum is very well made, the alien in prometheus is also very well done. While some of the special effects in the hobbit looks fake...would be nice to see it get no oscars, then maybe jackson would step up his game for the next movies.

elvet · 01-12-2013, 07:23 AM

I will be seeing it again in regular 3D. That will make it 5 viewings. I concidered travelling to see it in IMAX again, but the combination of 3 hours in the car and 3 hours in the theater leaves my back sore.
As I have mentioned, I like the movie. I like the movie going experience, and that is part of the urgency to see it so many times. In a few short weeks, the only other choice for seeing it will be at home. Irregardless of how good a home theater one can have - dogs bark, cats want on laps, phone rings, etc. Because I will wait to buy the extended edition I may not see this again for almost a year, and right now that just seems too long.

Michael Murry · 01-12-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by elvet

... Because I will wait to buy the extended edition I may not see this again for almost a year ....

I saw this movie once, and thought that I already had seen the extended edition. In light of this, the lack of an Oscar nomination for Film Editing seems perfectly rational to me.

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-12-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Murry

I saw this movie once, and thought that I already had seen the extended edition. In light of this, the lack of an Oscar nomination for Film Editing seems perfectly rational to me.

I agree wholeheartedly!

I would like to see a shorter version, not extended!

As to the music: there's no reason it should be nominated for an Oscar - most of it is warmed-up leftovers from LotR, and already won an Oscar there.

01-09-2013, 09:35 AM	#2
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I dislike how the Wargs never get to kill anyone in these movies. They could surely have sacrificed a few of those Rivendell elves, no? __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

01-10-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	TH:AUJ is shut out of the big Oscar nominations, getting nominations only for Makeup and Hair Design, Production Design, and Visual Effects. Nothing for direction, music, acting, best film. 2013 Oscar Nominations __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

01-10-2013, 11:44 AM	#5
Ulvenok Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 41	Oh yes and while Gollum is very well made, the alien in prometheus is also very well done. While some of the special effects in the hobbit looks fake...would be nice to see it get no oscars, then maybe jackson would step up his game for the next movies.

01-12-2013, 07:23 AM	#6
elvet Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 16	I will be seeing it again in regular 3D. That will make it 5 viewings. I concidered travelling to see it in IMAX again, but the combination of 3 hours in the car and 3 hours in the theater leaves my back sore. As I have mentioned, I like the movie. I like the movie going experience, and that is part of the urgency to see it so many times. In a few short weeks, the only other choice for seeing it will be at home. Irregardless of how good a home theater one can have - dogs bark, cats want on laps, phone rings, etc. Because I will wait to buy the extended edition I may not see this again for almost a year, and right now that just seems too long.