The movie was a blast, I really enjoyed every single piece of it.
The movie was a blast, I really enjoyed every single piece of it.
Awesome movie, there's no doubt of that. That just sucks that we have to wait entire YEAR til next part! >.<
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"People who alter or destroy works of art and our cultural heritage for profit or as an excercise of power, are barbarians" - George Lucas 1988
Just finished watching it an hour ago and I was not disappointed. Those that have read the book, forget what you know, this is totally different. Go watch it but do not try to anticipate what part is coming next, you will only confuse yourself.
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Loved the movie, havent read the book(s?) though.
I must say I expected some other things to see.
I was expecting to see as to why the orcs could ride so easily in the daylight.
I was expecting Radagast to be less filthy, come on, the poo on the face, really...
I was expecting more Balrog.
I was expecting to see a little more of the dwarven culture after the first few mins.
I was expecting a little more fighting (fierce dwarven combat, not fleeing) - only redeeming part was towards the end in this matter.
I was NOT expecting them to find a cave full of epic loot.
Still a great movie. MUST watch for LotR fans, great watch for everyone else.
(sry if i spoiled some parts)
9/10 for me.
Expecting the next parts to be a little better, (warm up movie as someone said earlier) so my expectations towards the trilogy will be fulfilled.
(I must say I wasnt a big fan of the first installment of LotR either - it's the least favourite of the 3 for me)
There might be a difference in numbers or power, but they belong to the same "species". They separated into valar and maiar only when they entered arda.
Admittedly, ainu sounds good to my ears, while maia does not, so I tend to use the former whenever I can, as long as it is technically correct :P
Cheers for the feedback, guys!
Much appreciated!
Will go see it in 2 days !
The Hobbit has gotten miserable ratings because it put in way too much filler content, so much so that the first half of the movie was tiresome. If I was Peter, I would have cut out about 35 minutes worth of footage. I am a die-hard fan, and I watched all the vlogs multiple times, but I LITERALLY FELL ASLEEP about an hour into the movie.
I rate the first half of the movie a D-
I rate the second half of the movie an A-
Disappointed? Yeah you could say that.
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Damn, I loved it! The ending was a little sudden I feel. I though we were half way through the movie, thinking there is going to be a small break, but the movie actually ended. 3 hours went so fast!
Definately will be another 1-2 movies to continue the story, no doubt about it.
Saw it today in the 3D HFR, love it. Was my first time seeing a HFR movie (not sure if there are even others out there). The first few scenes it was like I was right there on the set. Couldn't tell it was a movie. The movie was a tad slow, but I enjoyed that. Tons of memories from my youth reading the book multiple times over.
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From what I understand the Tolkien family is not very happy with PJ's films (why I don't understand) and will never allow him to make another film. It would actually be helpful in this trilogy if he could use some of the info from The Similiarion but the family has forbid it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_de_Tocqueville
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience. -CS Lewis
I really liked the movie, the only thing is that there were way too much random stuff, like the fighting mountains. 3 mountains transforming to 3 stone giants, that randomly starts fighting and throwing huge rocks at each other, makes no sence imo.
Also remember that the Battle of the Five Armies is not in The Hobbit. Bilbo gets bonked on the head and gets knocked out. When he comes to, the battle is over with the Dwarves, Men and Elves victorious. You had to use your imagination to picture what the battle looked like.
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http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column...n-family-47841
Again, I don't understand this. I thought PJ did very well with the story. It is nearly exactly as the books read with only minor changes to enhance it for the screen.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_de_Tocqueville
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience. -CS Lewis
Sir Robin, the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot.
Who had nearly fought the Dragon of Angnor.
Who had almost stood up to the vicious Chicken of Bristol.
And who had personally wet himself, at the Battle of Badon Hill.