Anyone Se The Lord of the Rings Yet?
Wednesday, December 19, 2001 by mormegil | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Just got back form the show and am planning to see it again ASAP. It ROCKED, I am a hard core Tolkien fan, and as a Tolkien Illustrator a bit of a purest, put I have to say they did a great job, and it was well worth the wait. 
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rmiles7721
Reply #42 Sunday, December 23, 2001 8:42 PM
Reply #42 Sunday, December 23, 2001 8:42 PM
Same here Mormegil. Several of my coworkers have seen it and are now going out to buy the books, just so that they can find out what happens.
Frogboy
Reply #43 Monday, December 24, 2001 1:38 AM
Reply #43 Monday, December 24, 2001 1:38 AM
www.imdb.com is where people vote on movies.
Lord of the Rings has the highest user rating of any movie ever (and it has them all). So it's definitely not just book readers who like it.
Hey Mormegil, any chance you might have time to whip up a LOTR theme? I'll even talk to New Line about promoting it.
Lord of the Rings has the highest user rating of any movie ever (and it has them all). So it's definitely not just book readers who like it.
Hey Mormegil, any chance you might have time to whip up a LOTR theme? I'll even talk to New Line about promoting it.
Lilguru2001
Reply #44 Monday, December 24, 2001 2:26 AM
Reply #44 Monday, December 24, 2001 2:26 AM
Was anyone else waiting for the line "Welcome to Rivendale...Mr. Anderson"
craeonics
Reply #45 Monday, December 24, 2001 4:35 AM
Reply #45 Monday, December 24, 2001 4:35 AM
craeonics thinks Doreen just got annoyed because Hobbits aren't the most photogenic characters around
And...
craeonics is not against this movie, but just thinks they'll Hollywoodify it and thus mess it up
Also note that...
craeonics hasn't seen it, so he could be talking out of his neck
And finally...
craeonics never gets carried away by hype
And...
craeonics is not against this movie, but just thinks they'll Hollywoodify it and thus mess it up
Also note that...
craeonics hasn't seen it, so he could be talking out of his neck
And finally...
craeonics never gets carried away by hype
mormegil
Reply #47 Monday, December 24, 2001 6:51 AM
Reply #47 Monday, December 24, 2001 6:51 AM
Frogboy. - I wiould love to if you could get us the rights enough to not get sued. I have all this week off after the 24th so would even have some time to do it.
I have all this week off after the 24th so would even have some time to do it.
Doreen
Reply #49 Monday, December 24, 2001 9:08 AM
Reply #49 Monday, December 24, 2001 9:08 AM
oh here we go again...
crae this so called Hobbit could not even take two stinkin steps w/o almost getting himself snuffed out!
all I kept thinking is give the freakin ring to Shrek, (or anyone else for that matter)He'd know what to do w/ it! sheesh! and stick this cute lil Hobbit in the movie Shrek!
I think heroes should be taller and hairier
(I just don't like to laugh in between my fantasies that's all)
I did not feel secure w/ the ring in this Hobbits hand at all
(again this guy was all eyeballz and no action)
Doreen exits out of this cult thread...
crae this so called Hobbit could not even take two stinkin steps w/o almost getting himself snuffed out!
all I kept thinking is give the freakin ring to Shrek, (or anyone else for that matter)He'd know what to do w/ it! sheesh! and stick this cute lil Hobbit in the movie Shrek!
I think heroes should be taller and hairier
(I just don't like to laugh in between my fantasies that's all)
I did not feel secure w/ the ring in this Hobbits hand at all
(again this guy was all eyeballz and no action)
Doreen exits out of this cult thread...
mormegil
Reply #50 Monday, December 24, 2001 9:51 AM
Reply #50 Monday, December 24, 2001 9:51 AM
The point is that only the Hobbits seam to have the "inner" strength to resist the ring. But aside from that, I liked Shrek, however there is a big difference between a "Farie Tale" and a "Mythic Fantasy", so let us not compare them, it is like comparing Snow White and Star Wars....
By the way, It's OK if you did'nt like the movie.
By the way, It's OK if you did'nt like the movie.
Doreen
Reply #51 Monday, December 24, 2001 9:56 AM
Reply #51 Monday, December 24, 2001 9:56 AM
mormegil, I just did not like the Hobbits, everything else was okay I guess, wizards were fine, big black horses w/ orcs or whatever they were, they were fine, Elf girls were perfect, but Hobbits as Heroes? no...
okay I promise to let you guys carry on and enjoy your movie cult... hehe
bye
okay I promise to let you guys carry on and enjoy your movie cult... hehe
bye
mormegil
Reply #52 Monday, December 24, 2001 10:25 AM
Reply #52 Monday, December 24, 2001 10:25 AM
The only thing I might say to help you think a bit better of the movie, is without Tolkien Fantacy as we know it would not exist. Read the books some day and you might agree...
paxx
Reply #53 Monday, December 24, 2001 12:23 PM
Reply #53 Monday, December 24, 2001 12:23 PM
It's a great tale of the world-old fight between Good and Evil. Why did Tolkien choose hobbits as the heros? Because the hobbits are probably the most insignificant beeing; Elves are wise, agile, intelligent and immortal, dwarves are very strong and resistant, humans are intelligent and strong, but what do the hobbits have for them? Not much... They are weak, small, hairy and ugly, and kinda stupid. So why hobbits as heroes? Because anybody can fight Evil. You don't have to be big, stong, intelligent. All you need is to have a good heart, because that's where the fight between Good and Evil is fought.
The Lord of the Rings is a fantastic tale. Also don't forget it was written in a time where for the first time the whole World united in a war against Evil (right after World War 1).
The Lord of the Rings is a fantastic tale. Also don't forget it was written in a time where for the first time the whole World united in a war against Evil (right after World War 1).
Jafo
Reply #55 Monday, December 24, 2001 7:08 PM
Reply #55 Monday, December 24, 2001 7:08 PM
And J.R.R. fought in WW1, so had a first-hand experience of 'good vs. evil'....
Firestorm
Reply #56 Monday, December 24, 2001 7:22 PM
Reply #56 Monday, December 24, 2001 7:22 PM
I've seen in twice in two days. And I'm going back after Christmas Day
I can't even find the words to describe how amazing this film is. I'm getting chills just thinking of Jackson's depiction of the Shire and Bag End. It's the greatest adaptation anyone could have hoped for. It surpassed even my wildest hopes. If the line hadn't been so long when I left the theater, I would have gone right back in. In fact, I'm going back tomorrow.
Even though I've read the books over and over since my teens, I was still moved as if I were witnessing the events for the first time. It was more than a film... For three hours tonight, I was in Middle-Earth.
The only "criticism" I could possibly raise is that I have to wait a year for "The Two Towers"
ps-- The Argonath. Those shots took my breath away for a good long while.
pps-- I heart Peter Jackson
I can't even find the words to describe how amazing this film is. I'm getting chills just thinking of Jackson's depiction of the Shire and Bag End. It's the greatest adaptation anyone could have hoped for. It surpassed even my wildest hopes. If the line hadn't been so long when I left the theater, I would have gone right back in. In fact, I'm going back tomorrow.
Even though I've read the books over and over since my teens, I was still moved as if I were witnessing the events for the first time. It was more than a film... For three hours tonight, I was in Middle-Earth.
The only "criticism" I could possibly raise is that I have to wait a year for "The Two Towers"
ps-- The Argonath. Those shots took my breath away for a good long while.
pps-- I heart Peter Jackson
Chris
Reply #57 Monday, December 24, 2001 8:35 PM
Reply #57 Monday, December 24, 2001 8:35 PM
Yep the Shire/Hobbiton/Bag End were dead on. It was the highlight of the movie for me. Rivendell was also amazing. Stylistically it looked light it was lifted right out of Alan Lee's paintings.
The only thing I had issues with were Lothlorien. In the book, I remember Sam commenting on how it was vibrant and gold and filled with light, and how that contrasted with his preconceived notions of Elves having to do with moons and starlight. I really wanted to see the Lothlorien described in the book since it was on my "Top 3 places I'd want to visit in Middle Earth":
1. Hobbiton
2. Rivendell
3. Lothlorien
As for the Hobbits as the main protagonists, for me it always worked. I've always gravitated to stories in which the little guy has to struggle to overcome all odds as opposed to the Conan type big muscle heros which do nothing for me.
Though the real protagonist in LOTR is Middle-Earth itself and its sense of history and myth and sense that there's more to discover just over that mountain. Tolkien conveyed this quite well in his short story "Leaf by Niggle" which is somewhat of an autobiographical parable of Tolkien' struggle with creating his myths and the real world.
BTW, if anyone wants to do a Middle-Earth theme, you may want to include the Tengwar fonts for full geek effect. You can find them here: http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/4948
as well as the Tengwar word processor program: http://hem.passagen.se/mansb/at/tengscribe.htm
I used them to plop the Elvish poem Namarie on as text objects on my DesktopX desktop. Looks kind of cool.
Man am I in full geek mode or what?
The only thing I had issues with were Lothlorien. In the book, I remember Sam commenting on how it was vibrant and gold and filled with light, and how that contrasted with his preconceived notions of Elves having to do with moons and starlight. I really wanted to see the Lothlorien described in the book since it was on my "Top 3 places I'd want to visit in Middle Earth":
1. Hobbiton
2. Rivendell
3. Lothlorien
As for the Hobbits as the main protagonists, for me it always worked. I've always gravitated to stories in which the little guy has to struggle to overcome all odds as opposed to the Conan type big muscle heros which do nothing for me.
Though the real protagonist in LOTR is Middle-Earth itself and its sense of history and myth and sense that there's more to discover just over that mountain. Tolkien conveyed this quite well in his short story "Leaf by Niggle" which is somewhat of an autobiographical parable of Tolkien' struggle with creating his myths and the real world.
BTW, if anyone wants to do a Middle-Earth theme, you may want to include the Tengwar fonts for full geek effect. You can find them here: http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/4948
as well as the Tengwar word processor program: http://hem.passagen.se/mansb/at/tengscribe.htm
I used them to plop the Elvish poem Namarie on as text objects on my DesktopX desktop. Looks kind of cool.
Man am I in full geek mode or what?
Frogboy
Reply #58 Monday, December 24, 2001 9:38 PM
Reply #58 Monday, December 24, 2001 9:38 PM
Lilguru2001: Yes, I was thinking the same thing. When Elrond first spoke I whispered to my wife, "The ring must be destroyed, Mr. Anderson."
Firestorm
Reply #59 Monday, December 24, 2001 10:23 PM
Reply #59 Monday, December 24, 2001 10:23 PM
LMAO... I kept waiting for Agent Elrond to show up, too
"Bring forth the Ring... Mr. Anderson."
Hugo Weaving kicks serious ass in LOTR. Can't wait to see his next appearance.
"Bring forth the Ring... Mr. Anderson."
Hugo Weaving kicks serious ass in LOTR. Can't wait to see his next appearance.
Silverado Trucker
Reply #60 Saturday, December 29, 2001 3:56 PM
Reply #60 Saturday, December 29, 2001 3:56 PM
I thought it was terrible. And I'm a fan of fantasy\SciFi type films. I walked out of the theatre after an hour and a half. This is only the second movie I ever walked out of. The first was "Natural Born Killers.
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Reply #41 Sunday, December 23, 2001 2:51 AM
A year is gonna take a long time. Probably over 300 days