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Ever since I was 7, I have been captivated by JRR Tolkein, the way he weaves massive complicated storylines together and literally brings magic through words. The Hobbit was my first book, read at 7. Brilliant, and I had been loving Brian Jacques' Redwall saga. Well, that was good, but nothing compared to the gem I had just read. That book changed the way I read books. I never read childrens books again. The Silmarilion must be his most appreciated book, and one of the finest. He shows his talent for the epic, with this story that spanned the Ages of Middle-Earth. Sheer escapism. The came the masterpiece, the one book that has no equal. Lord of The Rings. I finished Fellowship of the Ring in one night - I didn't sleep at all. The phrase 'couldn't put it down' has actual meaning. The Twin Towers, follwed by The Return of the King, all in three days. And it was worth it. Words can't really describe how much I love this book. It is simply the greatest book I have ever read.
Nowadays, I read Pratchett, Goodkind, Jordan, Peake, Brooks, Rowling and so on - the classic fantasy writers of our time. Yet they all could not have been possible without
Lord of the Rings. It is even visible in Harry Potter. And month after month I am drawn back to reading one of Tolkein's timeless novels.
Then, early this year, I hear of a movie being made. An epic. My favourite book made flesh. I couldn't believe my luck. Then came the worry, that JRR's life's work wouldn't be adhered to with all honesty. Then came confirmation, as the newsletter I had signed up to came in. Arwen Evenstar, fighting? All she does is moon round Rivendell! Now I hear she saves Frodo from the Dark Riders, and fights at Helm's Deep? Another shock - No Tom Bombadil. This was terrible, surely?
Then I thought about it. No, not terrible. The book is not the film. They are two seperate things. It is still Middle-Earth, and the magic will still be there. Peter Jackson is a fine director, and a lifetime fan of the books, like myself. I feel that the book is safe in his hands. Surely he can deliver the film that will make me want to throw away my copy of Dogma and install this as my favourite film. Legions of fans in uproar about Arwen in particular, and though I thought I would be one of the multitude of voices... I'm not. It simple doesn't matter. It might even add to the film. No way can they fit the whole thing in. There simply isn't enough time. Sacrifices have to be made, and lines changed. It's still Lord of The Rings, but changed, enhanced for the silver screen. It's needed, and a good idea. Attract the viewers, maybe. That's what it's for, at the core. To make New Line Cinema some big bucks. Good luck to them, I say. I'm happy to hand over my money in exchange for the fufillment of a dream.
The trailer was next, as I was preparing for another hope, the Harry Potter movie. It was magic. I loved every second of that trailer. It left me with unshakable confidence that Jackson had done what we asked of him, and delivered the finest representation of a classic we could have hoped for.
I haven't read Lord of The Rings for a while, as this is great. I won't wince when a line is changed, or skipped out. Those of you who love this book, I wouldn't advise re-reading it before December 19th dawns. You'll enjoy the film more, I guarentee it.
My birthday is December 19th, so it's a kind of birthday present for me. You bet I'll see it first day. I'll gladly pay Cineworld's high prices. But I won't moan as Arwen leaves Rivendell on a quest. I won't sigh as the Old Forest is left out. And as for lines left out, I won't notice them. It's Lord of the Rings!
The greatest epic ever written is about to become the greatest film ever shown. I don't know about you, but that's something to look forward too.
Nowadays, I read Pratchett, Goodkind, Jordan, Peake, Brooks, Rowling and so on - the classic fantasy writers of our time. Yet they all could not have been possible without
Lord of the Rings. It is even visible in Harry Potter. And month after month I am drawn back to reading one of Tolkein's timeless novels.
Then, early this year, I hear of a movie being made. An epic. My favourite book made flesh. I couldn't believe my luck. Then came the worry, that JRR's life's work wouldn't be adhered to with all honesty. Then came confirmation, as the newsletter I had signed up to came in. Arwen Evenstar, fighting? All she does is moon round Rivendell! Now I hear she saves Frodo from the Dark Riders, and fights at Helm's Deep? Another shock - No Tom Bombadil. This was terrible, surely?
Then I thought about it. No, not terrible. The book is not the film. They are two seperate things. It is still Middle-Earth, and the magic will still be there. Peter Jackson is a fine director, and a lifetime fan of the books, like myself. I feel that the book is safe in his hands. Surely he can deliver the film that will make me want to throw away my copy of Dogma and install this as my favourite film. Legions of fans in uproar about Arwen in particular, and though I thought I would be one of the multitude of voices... I'm not. It simple doesn't matter. It might even add to the film. No way can they fit the whole thing in. There simply isn't enough time. Sacrifices have to be made, and lines changed. It's still Lord of The Rings, but changed, enhanced for the silver screen. It's needed, and a good idea. Attract the viewers, maybe. That's what it's for, at the core. To make New Line Cinema some big bucks. Good luck to them, I say. I'm happy to hand over my money in exchange for the fufillment of a dream.
The trailer was next, as I was preparing for another hope, the Harry Potter movie. It was magic. I loved every second of that trailer. It left me with unshakable confidence that Jackson had done what we asked of him, and delivered the finest representation of a classic we could have hoped for.
I haven't read Lord of The Rings for a while, as this is great. I won't wince when a line is changed, or skipped out. Those of you who love this book, I wouldn't advise re-reading it before December 19th dawns. You'll enjoy the film more, I guarentee it.
My birthday is December 19th, so it's a kind of birthday present for me. You bet I'll see it first day. I'll gladly pay Cineworld's high prices. But I won't moan as Arwen leaves Rivendell on a quest. I won't sigh as the Old Forest is left out. And as for lines left out, I won't notice them. It's Lord of the Rings!
The greatest epic ever written is about to become the greatest film ever shown. I don't know about you, but that's something to look forward too.
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Arwen fighting? I saw an advert and Arwen was on a horse facing Black Riders - WHAT? And no Bombadil - he is more important that an at first it seems!
Ah well, still only 18 days to go!
Ah well, still only 18 days to go!
Why thank you Mystique. I feel passionately about LotR, and I feel passionately about FADs. BONUS! ;-)
told you it was a good post and look at your shiney new FAD to prove it:P
and yep you're right about the animated LotR its how shall i say
slow
and yep you're right about the animated LotR its how shall i say
slow
Mystique wrote:
> not to nitpick your great post but the second book is called "The Two
> Towers"
not "The Twin Towers"
Yep, that's correct. Little error from me there. Look at me blushing.
The animated series was taped by my dad when it first came out, and I first saw it 7 years ago. And it sucked. Big time. I never EVER want to see it again.
Yippi-Ki-Ay to your LotR fanship.
> not to nitpick your great post but the second book is called "The Two
> Towers"
not "The Twin Towers"
Yep, that's correct. Little error from me there. Look at me blushing.
The animated series was taped by my dad when it first came out, and I first saw it 7 years ago. And it sucked. Big time. I never EVER want to see it again.
Yippi-Ki-Ay to your LotR fanship.
not to nitpick your great post but the second book is called "The Two Towers"
not "The Twin Towers"
unless the name was changed just recently
have you bought the animated movie ? it was re-released on video and DVD today.
i'm half way through it now and i'm a bit dissapointed because (to me) some major scenes were cut. But we cant have everything can we.
stryke..now we have another thing to agree on.. both Die Hard and Lord of the Rings rule.
not "The Twin Towers"
unless the name was changed just recently
have you bought the animated movie ? it was re-released on video and DVD today.
i'm half way through it now and i'm a bit dissapointed because (to me) some major scenes were cut. But we cant have everything can we.
stryke..now we have another thing to agree on.. both Die Hard and Lord of the Rings rule.
The_Vottanator wrote:
> Have you booked your ticket Gaz?
YOU THINK? ;-)
I can't be bothered to go after school on Wednesday, and it's my birthday, so I ask dad..
No problem, son, school isn't as important as this.
Cheers, dad, knew you'd come through for me. And cheers for introducing me to LotR.
> Have you booked your ticket Gaz?
YOU THINK? ;-)
I can't be bothered to go after school on Wednesday, and it's my birthday, so I ask dad..
No problem, son, school isn't as important as this.
Cheers, dad, knew you'd come through for me. And cheers for introducing me to LotR.
Have you booked your ticket Gaz?
Ever since I was 7, I have been captivated by JRR Tolkein, the way he weaves massive complicated storylines together and literally brings magic through words. The Hobbit was my first book, read at 7. Brilliant, and I had been loving Brian Jacques' Redwall saga. Well, that was good, but nothing compared to the gem I had just read. That book changed the way I read books. I never read childrens books again. The Silmarilion must be his most appreciated book, and one of the finest. He shows his talent for the epic, with this story that spanned the Ages of Middle-Earth. Sheer escapism. The came the masterpiece, the one book that has no equal. Lord of The Rings. I finished Fellowship of the Ring in one night - I didn't sleep at all. The phrase 'couldn't put it down' has actual meaning. The Twin Towers, follwed by The Return of the King, all in three days. And it was worth it. Words can't really describe how much I love this book. It is simply the greatest book I have ever read.
Nowadays, I read Pratchett, Goodkind, Jordan, Peake, Brooks, Rowling and so on - the classic fantasy writers of our time. Yet they all could not have been possible without
Lord of the Rings. It is even visible in Harry Potter. And month after month I am drawn back to reading one of Tolkein's timeless novels.
Then, early this year, I hear of a movie being made. An epic. My favourite book made flesh. I couldn't believe my luck. Then came the worry, that JRR's life's work wouldn't be adhered to with all honesty. Then came confirmation, as the newsletter I had signed up to came in. Arwen Evenstar, fighting? All she does is moon round Rivendell! Now I hear she saves Frodo from the Dark Riders, and fights at Helm's Deep? Another shock - No Tom Bombadil. This was terrible, surely?
Then I thought about it. No, not terrible. The book is not the film. They are two seperate things. It is still Middle-Earth, and the magic will still be there. Peter Jackson is a fine director, and a lifetime fan of the books, like myself. I feel that the book is safe in his hands. Surely he can deliver the film that will make me want to throw away my copy of Dogma and install this as my favourite film. Legions of fans in uproar about Arwen in particular, and though I thought I would be one of the multitude of voices... I'm not. It simple doesn't matter. It might even add to the film. No way can they fit the whole thing in. There simply isn't enough time. Sacrifices have to be made, and lines changed. It's still Lord of The Rings, but changed, enhanced for the silver screen. It's needed, and a good idea. Attract the viewers, maybe. That's what it's for, at the core. To make New Line Cinema some big bucks. Good luck to them, I say. I'm happy to hand over my money in exchange for the fufillment of a dream.
The trailer was next, as I was preparing for another hope, the Harry Potter movie. It was magic. I loved every second of that trailer. It left me with unshakable confidence that Jackson had done what we asked of him, and delivered the finest representation of a classic we could have hoped for.
I haven't read Lord of The Rings for a while, as this is great. I won't wince when a line is changed, or skipped out. Those of you who love this book, I wouldn't advise re-reading it before December 19th dawns. You'll enjoy the film more, I guarentee it.
My birthday is December 19th, so it's a kind of birthday present for me. You bet I'll see it first day. I'll gladly pay Cineworld's high prices. But I won't moan as Arwen leaves Rivendell on a quest. I won't sigh as the Old Forest is left out. And as for lines left out, I won't notice them. It's Lord of the Rings!
The greatest epic ever written is about to become the greatest film ever shown. I don't know about you, but that's something to look forward too.
Nowadays, I read Pratchett, Goodkind, Jordan, Peake, Brooks, Rowling and so on - the classic fantasy writers of our time. Yet they all could not have been possible without
Lord of the Rings. It is even visible in Harry Potter. And month after month I am drawn back to reading one of Tolkein's timeless novels.
Then, early this year, I hear of a movie being made. An epic. My favourite book made flesh. I couldn't believe my luck. Then came the worry, that JRR's life's work wouldn't be adhered to with all honesty. Then came confirmation, as the newsletter I had signed up to came in. Arwen Evenstar, fighting? All she does is moon round Rivendell! Now I hear she saves Frodo from the Dark Riders, and fights at Helm's Deep? Another shock - No Tom Bombadil. This was terrible, surely?
Then I thought about it. No, not terrible. The book is not the film. They are two seperate things. It is still Middle-Earth, and the magic will still be there. Peter Jackson is a fine director, and a lifetime fan of the books, like myself. I feel that the book is safe in his hands. Surely he can deliver the film that will make me want to throw away my copy of Dogma and install this as my favourite film. Legions of fans in uproar about Arwen in particular, and though I thought I would be one of the multitude of voices... I'm not. It simple doesn't matter. It might even add to the film. No way can they fit the whole thing in. There simply isn't enough time. Sacrifices have to be made, and lines changed. It's still Lord of The Rings, but changed, enhanced for the silver screen. It's needed, and a good idea. Attract the viewers, maybe. That's what it's for, at the core. To make New Line Cinema some big bucks. Good luck to them, I say. I'm happy to hand over my money in exchange for the fufillment of a dream.
The trailer was next, as I was preparing for another hope, the Harry Potter movie. It was magic. I loved every second of that trailer. It left me with unshakable confidence that Jackson had done what we asked of him, and delivered the finest representation of a classic we could have hoped for.
I haven't read Lord of The Rings for a while, as this is great. I won't wince when a line is changed, or skipped out. Those of you who love this book, I wouldn't advise re-reading it before December 19th dawns. You'll enjoy the film more, I guarentee it.
My birthday is December 19th, so it's a kind of birthday present for me. You bet I'll see it first day. I'll gladly pay Cineworld's high prices. But I won't moan as Arwen leaves Rivendell on a quest. I won't sigh as the Old Forest is left out. And as for lines left out, I won't notice them. It's Lord of the Rings!
The greatest epic ever written is about to become the greatest film ever shown. I don't know about you, but that's something to look forward too.
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