CoryHolmes Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 Anyway, don't be worried about what the whining, complaining "purists" might say. If only we could apply that to EVERY fanbase, eh? Trekkies spring immediatly to mind... Quote
bsu legato Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 Heck, if you want whining purists you don't have to look any further than our own forums. Quote
CoryHolmes Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 (edited) Well, I didn't want to say it myself... Edited November 12, 2003 by CoryHolmes Quote
CAG Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 yellowlightman Posted on Nov 11 2003, 01:36 PM-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sometimes I got a better deal since I have yet to read the original books. Granted, the 'purists' criticize me for never having read them, but all the same I think it allowed me to enjoy the movies a lot more. I know if I had read them, I'd probably be too busy finding fault with the movies to really enjoy them. For once it pays to be part of the uneducated masses. I disagree with that statement. They're incredible reads, some of the best I've ever read. I read them first, but I completely enjoy the movie and don't sit there and pick it apart. There's no way they can be carbon copies of the books because they're a different medium-you have to accept this going in to them. Quote
cwbrown Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 I'd definitely agree with CAG. I have enjoyed the movies immensely. And, I read the entire trilogy right before Fellowship came out. One of the parts I loved was, rather than picking on the movie, finding the little hints of things that were in the book and not explicitly stated in the movie. Things like the gifts, the trolls in the background when Frodo was injured, and a couple others I don't remember right now. It made the movie more enjoyable for me. Quote
GobotFool Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 yellowlightman Posted on Nov 11 2003, 01:36 PM-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sometimes I got a better deal since I have yet to read the original books. Granted, the 'purists' criticize me for never having read them, but all the same I think it allowed me to enjoy the movies a lot more. I know if I had read them, I'd probably be too busy finding fault with the movies to really enjoy them. For once it pays to be part of the uneducated masses. I disagree with that statement. They're incredible reads, some of the best I've ever read. I read them first, but I completely enjoy the movie and don't sit there and pick it apart. There's no way they can be carbon copies of the books because they're a different medium-you have to accept this going in to them. Cag, couldn't have said it better myself! Quote
renegadeleader1 Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 I've read TROTK, and to be honest the whole scouring of the shire chapter was pointless. Tolkien used it to extend the book he didn't want to end and tie up the saruman loose end. Personally I'm glad to see it go. any ways its going to be on the EE anyway so you guys shouldn't bitch so much. Quote
Doktor Gonzo Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 I've read TROTK, and to be honest the whole scouring of the shire chapter was pointless. Tolkien used it to extend the book he didn't want to end and tie up the saruman loose end. Personally I'm glad to see it go. any ways its going to be on the EE anyway so you guys shouldn't bitch so much. Could go on about how the Scouring is the fulfillment both of the hobbits' character arcs and of several themes present throughout the book - and also of the World War II allegory, if you dare to dissent with with the Professor's assertion that LotR contains no such. But I won't. Instead, I'll just restate that the Scouring was never shot, and will not be on any DVD present or future. The death of Saruman, were it included, would've come at Orthanc. Quote
Jolly Rogers Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 AICN has some interesting ROTK info: review on 20 minutes of ROTK footage ROTK soundtrack review + online samples Quote
uminoken Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 Yeah the score samples sound great (If soundtrack.net is down try The One Ring.net RotK's score really does have different feel to it. Now to decide whether to get the one disc, the all three-movie dics, or wait for the MASSIVE 10+hours ulitmate box-including-every bit of score from all three extended films.....decisions decisions Quote
Jolly Rogers Posted November 14, 2003 Posted November 14, 2003 OMG, they're already milking this one for all its worth. Whereas the previous soundtrack CDs came in 2 basic flavors - regular edition with different covers and a limited/deluxe edition, this one comes with 4 versions! #@$%! Info on all 4 versions Quote
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