Lord of the Rings - go and see it NOW!
19 December 2001, 02:47 PM
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Unless you haven't read the books yet, in which case you better get cracking 
Wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I took the day off today to go and watch.
I have been waiting for this even more than I had for Phanton Menace, and I am happy to report that LOTR actually delivers more than was promised
Saw it at 10am, going back at 8 tonight to introduce my wife to the world of Tolkien. Got to wean her of this Harry Potter guff
Andrew.
Wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I took the day off today to go and watch.
I have been waiting for this even more than I had for Phanton Menace, and I am happy to report that LOTR actually delivers more than was promised
Saw it at 10am, going back at 8 tonight to introduce my wife to the world of Tolkien. Got to wean her of this Harry Potter guff
Andrew.
19 December 2001, 07:21 PM
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Well I must be one of the anoraks of LOTR, I had the book given to me when I was 11 and have read it a total of 8 times I think, I nearly know it off by heart LOL
I remain skeptical about the film, but nevertheless I do really, really want to see it!!!! I really hope they did Tolkien proud. He has to be novelist of the millenium......IMHO
I remain skeptical about the film, but nevertheless I do really, really want to see it!!!! I really hope they did Tolkien proud. He has to be novelist of the millenium......IMHO
19 December 2001, 07:39 PM
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Yep, got my tickets for friday, had them ages now since 19th nov
Marking the days off on the calendar, can't wait, oooooohhh, I'm gettin' all excited now, 2 nights to go
CRAFT
BTW, chelle'...8 times, your a bit of a light weight, is that all
I had read the book before I learned to walk
Just finished reading the books 3 times back to back
and never get bored Trying to get through the silmarillion again....
like I said, trying
Marking the days off on the calendar, can't wait, oooooohhh, I'm gettin' all excited now, 2 nights to go
CRAFT
BTW, chelle'...8 times, your a bit of a light weight, is that all
I had read the book before I learned to walk
Just finished reading the books 3 times back to back
and never get bored Trying to get through the silmarillion again....like I said, trying
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20 December 2001, 01:18 AM
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Very very good not happy about a few missing things but then so much happens in the books you've got to lose somethings i supppose hoo hum 
Fantastic choice of cast in my opinion, with some great scenery and awesome battles sequence's going again saturday, just to make sure
Si
Fantastic choice of cast in my opinion, with some great scenery and awesome battles sequence's going again saturday, just to make sure
Si
20 December 2001, 08:13 AM
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good to read that the film is not a bomb - a lot of it was filmed round here and there's a lot of local pride riding on it; they've even re-named the local evening newspaper 'Middle Earth Post' for the week and renamed Wellington as 'Middle Earth'.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,0a10,FF.html
I'll go see it next week - assuming that this week the cinemas are going to full of local people pointing at the screen going .. 'look, that's me, third soldier on the left !!!'
Being hired as an extra was the thing to do when filming was going on last year.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,0a10,FF.html
I'll go see it next week - assuming that this week the cinemas are going to full of local people pointing at the screen going .. 'look, that's me, third soldier on the left !!!'
Being hired as an extra was the thing to do when filming was going on last year.
20 December 2001, 08:53 AM
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Wow, wow and wow again. Possibly one of the most visually stunning films I have ever seen. For all of you who love the books and are afraid that Peter Jackson has cocked it up, don't be. Casting, sets and atmosphere were all superb and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who has read the books or not.
Obviously in order to make it into a film for the masses and not only Tolkien fans, they had to take a few liberties but they are few and far between!!
Obviously in order to make it into a film for the masses and not only Tolkien fans, they had to take a few liberties but they are few and far between!!
20 December 2001, 08:56 AM
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Superb! Thoroughly enjoyed it and re. the length, pretty much spot on, but as people have already said, there's a lot to fit in!
I thought the sets were the best bit, especially the ork/goblin mines!
Cheers,
Mossman
I thought the sets were the best bit, especially the ork/goblin mines!
Cheers,
Mossman
20 December 2001, 09:19 AM
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Can't wait to see it as I m a big film buff, even though I never got into LOTR at school, always thought it was for nerds.
It has universal praise from the critics and the public as far as I can see.
It has universal praise from the critics and the public as far as I can see.
20 December 2001, 11:32 AM
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Great film but for all those who have read the book, forget everything that was in the book and look at a great film and just dont compare the two for if your a die hard fan it may disappoint you 
Tony
(and yes i did enjoy it )
but for all those who have read the book, forget everything that was in the book and look at a great film and just dont compare the two for if your a die hard fan it may disappoint you Tony
(and yes i did enjoy it
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20 December 2001, 11:50 AM
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"Filmed it round here" ? Pshaw !!
I live in middle earth !! Do a search on Tolkien and the Ribble valley if you dont believe me !! :P
p.s Once you've done you're search (if you're interested ) I live near Stonyhurst
I live in middle earth !! Do a search on Tolkien and the Ribble valley if you dont believe me !!
:Pp.s Once you've done you're search (if you're interested
) I live near Stonyhurst
20 December 2001, 07:34 PM
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me & my family are all looking forward to this one, but I prefer to go when it's a bit quieter, so inbetween xmas & newyear for me enjoyed HPotter a lot too.
shunty
enjoyed HPotter a lot too.shunty
20 December 2001, 07:37 PM
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can't wait, i've seen harry potter and thought it was crap!! i've been a tolkein fan since i could read!!! i was worried the film might not justify the book and was wondering wether to bother or not. i think u guys have just convinced me!! by the way michelle, i must have read it at least 20 times!! never could manage the full silmarillion though !! what u guys/gals reading now?? i've just got into iain banks who i must say is brilliant. i also like larry niven alot on the sf side and piers anthony on the fantasy side. pumpers.
20 December 2001, 10:45 PM
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Just got back from seeing it - thought it was magnificent. The only disappointment is the end, and thats only because you know you're only 1/3 of the way through The Lord Of The Rings complete story (Fellowship of the Ring being the first of 3 films)
Love it - go see it.
Beware - you're kids may find it pretty scary in places, I know I did!
-DV
Love it - go see it.
Beware - you're kids may find it pretty scary in places, I know I did!
-DV
20 December 2001, 11:38 PM
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I knew it was going to be a good film when I heard Peter Jackson was going to direct it. 
Viewing the preview tapes, the next two look just as promising!
He hasnt done many films, most have been low buget horror flicks. The two renowned zombie gore fests which are still the goriest to date, Bad Taste & Braindead , both of which have the usual wicked NZ humour
Viewing the preview tapes, the next two look just as promising!
He hasnt done many films, most have been low buget horror flicks. The two renowned zombie gore fests which are still the goriest to date, Bad Taste & Braindead , both of which have the usual wicked NZ humour
21 December 2001, 01:43 PM
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Heh heh, I didn't know he did Bad Taste - what a classic!
Have to agree with all on here though, LOTR - TFOTR is a classic. At first I thought the Hobbits not being "Hobbity" enough would put me off.... but no. Excellent.... And the first film I've seen for ages (probably since Star Wars) where grown ups were running to the toilet & back so they didn't miss anything!
Also, the groans from everyone at the end who didn't realise how it was going to finish. I reckon everyone would have happily sat there for nine hours to see it through to the end!
Go see it now! (IMHO)
Have a good one,
Deano
[Edited by Beemer_Deano - 12/21/2001 1:45:28 PM]
Have to agree with all on here though, LOTR - TFOTR is a classic. At first I thought the Hobbits not being "Hobbity" enough would put me off.... but no. Excellent.... And the first film I've seen for ages (probably since Star Wars) where grown ups were running to the toilet & back so they didn't miss anything!
Also, the groans from everyone at the end who didn't realise how it was going to finish. I reckon everyone would have happily sat there for nine hours to see it through to the end!
Go see it now! (IMHO
)Have a good one,
Deano
[Edited by Beemer_Deano - 12/21/2001 1:45:28 PM]
21 December 2001, 02:34 PM
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Great film but for all those who have read the book, forget everything that was in the book and look at a great film and just dont compare the two for if your a die hard fan it may disappoint you
can't wait, i've seen harry potter and thought it was crap!! i've been a tolkein fan since i could read!!! i was worried the film might not justify the book and was wondering wether to bother or not. i think u guys have just convinced me!! by the way michelle, i must have read it at least 20 times!! never could manage the full silmarillion though !! what u guys/gals reading now?? i've just got into iain banks who i must say is brilliant. i also like larry niven alot on the sf side and piers anthony on the fantasy side. pumpers.
pumpers I am still trying to negotiate the Silmarillion I am going to do it!!! LOL
I also enjoy reading Iain Banks, Arthur C Clarke, Piers Anthony, Terry Pratchett, Anne McCaffrey and Brian Lumley, I have numerous other authors I read, over 300 novels
too many to list!(I also have the complete works of Shakespeare and have read it but don't tell everyone
)I have started reading some Maggie Furey books and they are extremely good
Out of sheer curiosity I want to see the LOTR film but I am preparing myself for a let down as I have so many expectations for this film. I don't really anyone can do LOTR the true justice it deserves in film form
My opinion only
Michelle
Edited due to some cracking hungover typos
[Edited by MichelleWRX1994 - 12/21/2001 2:36:49 PM]
21 December 2001, 04:48 PM
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I always ignore hype, dont go in expecting a great film, just go in and enjoy the film so no high expectations. StarWars I for example, what a load of *****...
Most media attention goes towards special effects & who gives a toss about the plot. The media has been going on about its SFX while they are great thats not what LOTR is all about, its the storytelling.
My tip of knowing whether a film is going to be good or have an interesting approach to the subject is the DIRECTOR. Peter Jackson certainly has an unusual style which makes him a superb choice.
A disappointment, yes probably to book critics but then again what can you expect from probably one of the greatest books of all time...
Most media attention goes towards special effects & who gives a toss about the plot. The media has been going on about its SFX while they are great thats not what LOTR is all about, its the storytelling.
My tip of knowing whether a film is going to be good or have an interesting approach to the subject is the DIRECTOR. Peter Jackson certainly has an unusual style which makes him a superb choice.
A disappointment, yes probably to book critics but then again what can you expect from probably one of the greatest books of all time...
21 December 2001, 08:01 PM
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Just seen that Potter geezer, wot a load of pap, well i suppose it was meant for kids.
Though alot of adults seem to be into the books, havent read them myself...
What was all the excitement about?
Though alot of adults seem to be into the books, havent read them myself...
What was all the excitement about?