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01-03-2005, 07:53 PM

In the Movie the Nazgul says "Feed on his flesh" i do not rember reading this in the book, Why did PJ put this in the movie. Just wondering

Meneltarmacil · 01-03-2005, 08:13 PM

This is one of several lines in the movie that PJ just threw in for no apparent reason. I guess he might have thought it would increase tension, but it was really kind of random and pointless.

Oddwen · 01-03-2005, 09:20 PM

PJ is a fan of/has made gory films before. He probably thought it was cool.
Plus, for the Witch King's beast to eat the King of the Rohirrim, that's got to shame the Rohirrim and put fear into them too.

I think it decreases the majesty of fallen Númenor, if it can be majestic at all. Yes, it is a rather stupid line.

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-04-2005, 02:38 AM

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Essex · 01-04-2005, 04:27 AM

The line 'feed on his flesh' was no doubt taken from the WK's line to Eowyn

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He will bear thee away to the houses of lamentation, beyond all darkness, where thy flesh shall be devoured, and thy shrivelled mind be left naked to the Lidless Eye

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-04-2005, 12:20 PM

That bit you just quoted, Essex, is the single most terrifying line in the whole book, for me. Can you imagine being in Eowyn's shoes and actually listening to those words, directed towards you, spoken by the Witch King?

*shivers*

They should really have put that line in!

Oddwen · 01-04-2005, 08:24 PM

I love that line. Love, love, love. Awesome. I find myself quoting it at the screen many, many times.

Beanamir of Gondor · 01-07-2005, 12:22 PM

I just kind of wish that PJ hadn't had Merry say, "My lady!" at the Muster of the Rohirrim and ruin it all. PJ should totally have let Dernhelm exist, and all of a sudden when Miranda Otto whipped off the helmet and went, "I am no man!" the entire audience except for those who had read the book would be like, Holy orc filth! Dang, dang, dang! That fries me.

Captain of Despair · 01-07-2005, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Beanamir of Gondor

I just kind of wish that PJ hadn't had Merry say, "My lady!" at the Muster of the Rohirrim and ruin it all. PJ should totally have let Dernhelm exist, and all of a sudden when Miranda Otto whipped off the helmet and went, "I am no man!" the entire audience except for those who had read the book would be like, Holy orc filth! Dang, dang, dang! That fries me.

You have a very good point. It would have been so great if that had been included in the movie.

Regarding the "feed on his flesh" line, I think that it was added so that the audience would feel more hatred toward the Witchking.

01-03-2005, 07:53 PM	#1
Rekol Guest Posts: n/a	In the Movie In the Movie the Nazgul says "Feed on his flesh" i do not rember reading this in the book, Why did PJ put this in the movie. Just wondering

01-03-2005, 08:13 PM	#2
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,265	Welcome to the Downs, Rekol! I hope you like being dead... This is one of several lines in the movie that PJ just threw in for no apparent reason. I guess he might have thought it would increase tension, but it was really kind of random and pointless. __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

01-03-2005, 09:20 PM	#3
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,166	PJ is a fan of/has made gory films before. He probably thought it was cool. Plus, for the Witch King's beast to eat the King of the Rohirrim, that's got to shame the Rohirrim and put fear into them too. I think it decreases the majesty of fallen Númenor, if it can be majestic at all. Yes, it is a rather stupid line. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

01-04-2005, 02:38 AM	#4
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,535	Welcome to the Downs, Rekol! Since your question concerns the movie(s), I'm moving this thread to the Movies forum. Please continue reading and posting there. I hope you enjoy yourself here! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-04-2005, 12:20 PM	#6
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,916	That bit you just quoted, Essex, is the single most terrifying line in the whole book, for me. Can you imagine being in Eowyn's shoes and actually listening to those words, directed towards you, spoken by the Witch King? shivers They should really have put that line in! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

01-04-2005, 08:24 PM	#7
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,166	I love that line. Love, love, love. Awesome. I find myself quoting it at the screen many, many times. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

01-07-2005, 12:22 PM	#8
Beanamir of Gondor Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: the Shadow Gallery Posts: 276	I just kind of wish that PJ hadn't had Merry say, "My lady!" at the Muster of the Rohirrim and ruin it all. PJ should totally have let Dernhelm exist, and all of a sudden when Miranda Otto whipped off the helmet and went, "I am no man!" the entire audience except for those who had read the book would be like, Holy orc filth! Dang, dang, dang! That fries me. __________________ The answer to life is no longer 42. It's 4 8 15 16 23... 42. "I only lent you my body; you lent me your dream."