The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum


Visit The *EVEN NEWER* Barrow-Downs Photo Page

Go Back   The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum > Middle-Earth Discussions > The Movies
User Name
Password
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts


Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-28-2014, 05:06 PM   #1
Inziladun
Gruesome Spectre
 
Inziladun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Heaven's doorstep
Posts: 8,039
Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.
Quote:
Originally Posted by FerniesApple View Post
I happen to love Jacksons LOTR but hate Jacksons Hobbit, so over at TORn I am persona non grata for daring to critisize The Hobbit, and persona non grata here for daring to defend LOTR. see its very simple, no need to get the hive mind on.
There are a lot of people here who like the LOTR movies; I would say they outnumber us critics.

It looks to me as if posters were responding to you by simply saying that ultimately a like/dislike of a particular actor's portrayal was a matter of opinion, which it certainly is.
__________________
Music alone proves the existence of God.
Inziladun is offline  
Old 08-28-2014, 06:26 PM   #2
alatar
Doubting Dwimmerlaik
 
alatar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Heaven's basement
Posts: 2,466
alatar is battling Black Riders on Weathertop.alatar is battling Black Riders on Weathertop.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inziladun View Post
It looks to me as if posters were responding to you by simply saying that ultimately a like/dislike of a particular actor's portrayal was a matter of opinion, which it certainly is.
I can prove it with mathematics, but it'd bore everyone to tears.

But...as the equation clearly shows, Frodo's Hurinness is dependent on the Gandalf/Istari wand ratio, and because Gandalf's character in the film is weaker (he is proned by the Witch-King), Frodo's character is, as a result, lessened.

Q.E.D.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg the-schrdinger-equation.jpg (5.3 KB, 1038 views)
__________________
There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.
alatar is offline  
Old 08-28-2014, 07:57 PM   #3
Inziladun
Gruesome Spectre
 
Inziladun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Heaven's doorstep
Posts: 8,039
Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.
Quote:
Originally Posted by alatar View Post
But...as the equation clearly shows, Frodo's Hurinness is dependent on the Gandalf/Istari wand ratio, and because Gandalf's character in the film is weaker (he is proned by the Witch-King), Frodo's character is, as a result, lessened.
Math to me is nearly as maddening and inexplicable as the female gender.
But if you can put your prowess to the question of why the 'unfunny' factor of the films rises in direct proportion to the amount of effort PJ puts into 'lighthearted' moments, you'll be more esteemed than if you figured out this.
__________________
Music alone proves the existence of God.
Inziladun is offline  
Old 08-28-2014, 08:21 PM   #4
Nerwen
Wisest of the Noldor
 
Nerwen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ
Posts: 6,694
Nerwen is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Nerwen is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Nerwen is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Nerwen is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Nerwen is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.
Send a message via Skype™ to Nerwen
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inziladun View Post
Math to me is nearly as maddening and inexplicable as the female gender.
Hey!
Quote:
But if you can put your prowess to the question of why the 'unfunny' factor of the films rises in direct proportion to the amount of effort PJ puts into 'lighthearted' moments, you'll be more esteemed than if you figured out this.
Now, Fermat definitely belongs in Middle-earth, being one of history's great trolls. "Yeah, so I've got this marvellous proof, but I'm not going to tell you suckers what it is."
__________________
"Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.
Nerwen is offline  
Old 08-28-2014, 08:36 PM   #5
Inziladun
Gruesome Spectre
 
Inziladun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Heaven's doorstep
Posts: 8,039
Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Inziladun is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nerwen View Post
Hey!
No offense! See? I've done it again.
__________________
Music alone proves the existence of God.
Inziladun is offline  
Old 08-29-2014, 11:13 AM   #6
alatar
Doubting Dwimmerlaik
 
alatar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Heaven's basement
Posts: 2,466
alatar is battling Black Riders on Weathertop.alatar is battling Black Riders on Weathertop.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inziladun View Post
Math to me is nearly as maddening and inexplicable as the female gender.
Might I suggest the repeated and frequent use of the following phrase, "Yes, dear."

Quote:
But if you can put your prowess to the question of why the 'unfunny' factor of the films rises in direct proportion to the amount of effort PJ puts into 'lighthearted' moments, you'll be more esteemed than if you figured out this.
My issue with the films, stated repetitively, is that they could have been so much better had Jackson and company were simply consistent within the world that they created.

Some subtlety would help too, but I won't ask for too much.
__________________
There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.
alatar is offline  
Old 08-29-2014, 11:16 AM   #7
alatar
Doubting Dwimmerlaik
 
alatar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Heaven's basement
Posts: 2,466
alatar is battling Black Riders on Weathertop.alatar is battling Black Riders on Weathertop.
White-Hand

Oh, and can we get back on topic?

Surely there are other forums and modalities available if we want to compliment each other...

Thought that this thread was about some hobbit named Frodo.
__________________
There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.
alatar is offline  
Old 08-29-2014, 12:01 PM   #8
Nerwen
Wisest of the Noldor
 
Nerwen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ
Posts: 6,694
Nerwen is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Nerwen is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Nerwen is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Nerwen is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.Nerwen is a guest of Galadriel in Lothlórien.
Send a message via Skype™ to Nerwen
Fernie, whether or not you are in fact an adult, I have every right to ask you to be more civil.

And again- there is no "hive-mind". It's your behaviour that's getting you criticised now, not the fact that you happen to have a different opinion of a fictional character. Frankly, I suspect you know this and your claims of being persecuted by the "hive mind" are just a way of saving face, since your actual argument doesn't seem to be making much headway. But of course only you can know the truth of that.
__________________
"Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.
Nerwen is offline  
Old 08-29-2014, 12:02 PM   #9
The Barrow-Wight
Night In Wight Satin
 
The Barrow-Wight's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 4,043
The Barrow-Wight is a guest of Tom Bombadil.
The Eye

This topic has been discussed enough for this go around.

Perhaps someone could start a different one and all of you could be less.... ummm ...whatever it is that's been going on in this thread.
__________________
The Barrow-Wight
The Barrow-Wight is offline  
Closed Thread


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:16 AM.



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.