What are you most looking forward to seeing?

[Mister Underhill]

<BR>Personally, I am looking forward with eager anticipation and high hopes for great movies. <br> <br> I am most eager to see the Nazgul brought to life in all of their cinematic glory. Done properly, the Nine could make the most fearsome (and yet somehow cool) henchmen since Darth Vader. A close second is the battle of Helm's Deep. I can't wait to see thousands of Orcs storming through the valley, pushing siege engines and the like before them, while the defenders rain down arrows on them. This battle will surely constitute a major setpiece of The Two Towers.<br> <br> What are you looking forward to? <p></p>

[dogtrot]

<BR><br><br> I too am looking forward to the battle scenes. I have sat through many a terrible film just to see life size siege battles with lots o'hack and slash. But the thing i want see most in this particular film is the scouring of the shire, guess i'll have to wait a long time since it will be in the last one(hopefully). this is a daily choice though right? i am sure i will think of something else. <p></p>

[Balin999]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> somewhere i read that peter jackson is going to show sauron<br> i would really like to know how sauron would look like<br> and id want to see more than a red eye <p></p>

[galpsi]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> NOT ME! <p></p>

[gamegie]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> I think he will have to show Sauron for the interest of the film. Showing eyes only might appear a little boring in film...<br> <br> I look forward to seeing Treebard and the Entmoot, how PJackson is going to create the Lothlorien especially the tree where Celeborn and Galadriel live and the part with the ranger of Ithilien and Gollum fishing in Faramir's secret lake.<br> <br> Sorry too many to mention, but I will be keeping a keen eye open for this topic. <p>Charming Humble Hobbit</p>

[Wizard of the Secret Fire]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> The Ents, The Balrog, Lothlórien, Moria, the Battles and of course Gollum. <p><HR> "You cannot pass. I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor." <br> Usually guarding <a href="http://www.theoldforest.cjb.net">The Old Forest website</a>.<br> Walk into the mystical Forest, find everything you need about Tolkien,<br> or about the new Lord of the Rings movies.<br> Feel welcome to the ezBoard of the Old Forest, <a href="http://pub9.ezboard.com/btheoldforest29887">The Bonfire Glade</a>.<br> A place for discussions with other Tolkien fans about almost everything.</p></p>

[Suldaledhel]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> Yes I want to see Lothlorien as well, but I think the battles and the Nazgul would also top my list. I hope PJ doesnt show us Sauron I that would ruin it, for me at least. Anyway I anticipate the movies with great enthusiasm.<br> I hope the effects are good. The battle at Helms deep should be great!! <p>"There is no God but what cannot be comprehended. There is nothing that cannot be comprehended, but what is not conceivable. There is nothing conceivable but what is immeasurable. There is nothing immeasurable but God. There is no God but what is not concievable." -Ganymede to Arthur </p>

[Grand Admiral Reese]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> Everything. <br> <br> But most of all: The Balrog, Moria, Lothlorien, The Shire, Minas Tirith, the Battle of Helm's Deep, Mount Doom and Barad-dur, the Nine... <p><br>One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to Find them. One Ring to Bring them all and in the Darkness bind them.</br> <br>Administrator @ <a href=http://pub6.ezboard.com/bthegrandadmiralsforums>The Grand Admirals Forums</a>, <a href=http://pub9.ezboard.com/bechostation12>Echo Station 12</a>, <a href=http://pub10.ezboard.com/bb5techforums>The Grey Council Forums</a>. </br> <br>Moderator@<a href=http://pub10.ezboard.com/bwattowattasjediorder>Wattowatt's Jedi Order</a>(Misc.& In Depth Discussions), <a href=http://pub14.ezboard.com/bthegrandmoffsforums>The Grand Moff's Forums</a>, <a href=http://pub17.ezboard.com/bexgalsociety>ExGalSociety</a>, <a href=http://pub22.ezboard.com/bpoliticalpoints75696>Political Points</a>(Opinions, Issues,Candidates forums) </p>

[Gothmoga]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> I hope they show the ransacking of the bedroom at the PP through the Nazgul's eyes.. night vision.. a bit like that scene from silence of the lambs,,, Bahhh bahhh <p> "They come slowly forth and Glare." <HTML><HEAD><TITLE>Creating a Simple link</TITLE></HEAD><A HREF="http://pub23.ezboard.com/bminasmorgul">Minas Morgul,</A></BODY></HTML></p>

[The Barrow-Wight]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> That scene was so hideously ruined in the animated LotR, but it still has great potential.... let's hope PJ get's it right! <p>The Barrow-Wight (RKittle)<br> I usually haunt <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com">The Barrow-Downs</a> and The Barrow-Downs <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi">Middle-Earth Discussion Board</a>.</p><i>Edited by <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000002>RKittle</A>&nbsp; at: 9/8/00 6:15:41 am<br></i>

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> I want to see the Hobbits. Will they use those fake-looking short people stunping around on their knees, or will they animate slightly better this time? <p>Usually keeping a lookout over <a href="http://pub24.ezboard.com/bmountgundabad">Mount Gundabad</a> and <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi"> The Barrowdowns</a> Middle-Earth Discussion Boards</p>

[burrahobbit]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> They are using special effects to shrink normal sized people and real midgets for stand ins and extras in certain shots. <p>What's a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?</p>

[Balin999]

<BR> re</b><br><br> i think it will be very depressing to see mordor or gorgoroth<br> oh and i want to see ithilien <p></p>

[red]

<BR><br><br> I am interested in seeing if PJ can pull off conveying the awe and wonder and wisdom that the elves of Middle Earth should inspire in us men...especially with Elrond, Galadriel and Celeborn.<br> <br> BTW...I'm new member #110, BW. You said in another post that you couldn't figure out who I was!! Not sure why. But it is me...Red from Iowa! <br> <br> Red. <p></p>

[Lady Eowyn]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> I'm looking forward to see how the Nazgul, the Balrog and gollum are gonna look like.<br> I also look forward to see all the Battle-Scenes.<br> and Lothlorien and the shire aso.<br> I just can't wait... <p>And he that breaks a thing to find out what it is,has left the path of wisdom</p>

[Hannah Burrows]

<BR>What I'm looking forward to</b><br><br> Bag End, The Long-Expected Party (what are they going to do with the fireworks?), Crickhollow, The scence at the Prancing Pony (actually I just want to see someone vanish but I like the song too), Actually anything to do with the hobbits.<br> Oh, LothLorien! I can't wait to see that! <p></p>

[htp3d]

<BR><br><br> I agree with Hannah - anything to do with hobbits! I think the battles will be amazing, too, as long as they're not a total gore-fest!. I'm also looking forward to seeing the characters I have grown so fond of come to life. <p></p>

[Gandalfer]

<BR> What do you most want to see?</b><br><br> I really want to see elves. Simply that I want to see Legolas and Galadriel with the forests and Rivendell. I like the whole atmosphere behind them and wish to see how they will be brought to life.<br> <br> - Not Idly Do The Leaves Of Lòrien Fall <p></p>

[burrahobbit]

<BR> Re: What do you most want to see?</b><br><br> I've always liked Gollum, I want to see him. <p>What's a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?</p>

[KayQy]

<BR> What I want to see</b><br><br> Everything, of course, but I particularly hope that they don't cut out Tom Bombadil completely like Bakshi did. Is there anything known about Bombadil's status? <p></p>

[KayQy]

<BR> Drat It!</b><br><br> Well, so much for that hopeful thought. <br> <br> At least this time they're doing the whole thing and not stopping halfway through--that nearly killed me! I'll settle for the Shire after the scouring, with the mallorn tree and Elanor (saw a photo--seems she's a bit older in the movie). <p></p>

[BilboFrodo]

<BR> Seeing</b><br><br> I'm not going to see them because they will be complete rubbish they can't even get the colour of the door right. Let alone keeping characters. <p></p>

[BilboFrodo]

<BR> Looking forward to</b><br><br> I'm looking forward to seeing the movie reels being thrown into the bin <p></p>

[The Barrow-Wight]

<BR> Re: Looking forward to</b><br><br> Sounds like some hobbit we know needs to just stay in his hole next Christmas. <p>The Barrow-Wight (RKittle)<br> I usually haunt <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com">The Barrow-Downs</a> and The Barrow-Downs <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi">Middle-Earth Discussion Board</a>.</p>

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

<BR><br><br> Elves! I want to see beings of beauty and radiance above the lot of mortals. <p>Gwaihir the Windlord <I><A href="http://www.barrowdowns.com">the barrow-downs</A></I><BR> 'Sing now, ye people of the Tower of Anor,<BR> for the Realm of Sauron is ended for ever,<BR> and the Dark Tower is thrown down.'<BR></p>

[burrahobbit]

<BR><br><br> I want to see the Nine moving around and being evil. <p>What's a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?</p>

[Orald]

<BR><br><br> I want to see ents and maybe some olog-hai. and of course all the cool armor and weapons. <p></p>

[enep]

<BR>Hmm</b><br><br> I want to see Helm's Deep, I think that will be the best battle scene, even above the Pellenor. Looking at the spy pics of the Shire I am also looking forward to Shire scenes; the peaceful NZ countryside will make that look really good. <br> <br> However, If elves don't have pointy ears, balrogs have wings and Tom Bombadil was brought back in as a Maia ( ) then I'd be truly happy. <p>- <i>enep</i></p>

[Orald]

<BR><br><br> What makes you so sure about balrogs having wings. Elven ears, I agree shouldn't be pointy, but I have trouble believing balrogs have wings. <p></p>

[red]

<BR><br><br> Geez, Durelen, you can't even recognize a joke when it comes right up to ya and slaps ya in the face! <br> <br> -réd <p><blockquote><p>"He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer."</p> <p>-A Short Rest, <i>The Hobbit</i></p></blockquote></p>

[enep]

<BR>Hmm</b><br><br> but Balrogs do have wings. It looks more devilish. And Elves have pointy ears, just like faeries. Nice piccie, réd. Almost as scary as Gilthalion's <p>- <i>enep</i></p>

[Orald]

<BR><br><br> Why DNA, though? And red, I never take anything to seriously, or you might say I view everything as a joke. You probably just don't get all the different types of my humor yet, don't worry, some of my friends that I have known all my life still don't. <p></p>

[Orald]

<BR><br><br> Actually I am pretty silly, maybe I am Tom Bombadil. I am the right height, I like to sing, I am not fruity but I am goofy, I never get stories 100% correct, but I remember a lot. The similarities go on. <p></p>

[Inziladun]

<BR><br><br> Do you wear a blue jacket and yellow boots? With a face &quot;as red as a ripe apple&quot;? If so,you may indeed be Tom. <p>Manwë keep you under the One, and send fair wind to your sails. </p>

[Orald]

<BR><br><br> I have yello ski boots and yellow bindings, and after a day of skiing yes. I had a blue colombia ski jacket too, but now i have a sorta khacki colored AE one.<br> <br> As long as Tom went skiing then I very well could be and just not remember. <p></p>

[enep]

<BR>D and Tom</b><br><br> Jeez. Maybe you should've auditioned for the part of Tom Bombadil before it was cut out and PJ would've left it in so everyone could see what a striking resemblance ot our singing friend you are. <br> <blockquote><i>Quote:</i></b><hr> &quot;At any rate he was too large and heavy for a hobbit, if not qquite tall enough for one of the Big People...&quot;<hr></blockquote><br> <blockquote><i>Quote:</i></b><hr> &quot;...with great yellow boots on his thick legs...He had a blue coat and a long brown beard; his eyes were blue and bright, and his face was red as a ripe apple...&quot;<hr></blockquote><br> <blockquote><i>Quote:</i></b><hr> &quot;Hey dol! merry dol! ring a dong dillo!<hr></blockquote><br> I hope you don't sing like that, D. And I'm not so sure about the long brown beard part... <p>- <i>enep</i></p>

[Orald]

<BR><br><br> If I grew a beard it would be really scraggly. But I am probably the right size. The men of that time were much taller(at least the edain and numenoreans were) than most people today. Plus I am not even that tall compared to most people today. I don't have blue eyes though. Maybe I should get blue contacts. <p></p>

[enep]

<BR><br><br> Yes, blue contacts. I suppose you could get a big fake beard, and glue it on. Then you'd have to get a bit of makeup and make yourself look red. <br> <br> Short stuff, eh? <p>- <i>enep</i></p>

[Inziladun]

<BR><br><br> Something wrong with short? I would be closer in that respect to the Rohirrim,myself. And with this post I shall become a wight! Cold be hand and heart and bone........ <p>Those who will defend authority against rebellion must not themselves rebel. </p>

[Orald]

<BR><br><br> I didn't say I was short, I am just shorter than the Men of that time. <p></p>

[the Lorien wanderer]

<BR><br><br> What's wrong with short anyway?<br> Congratulations Inziladun!! Y'know, somehow, I always thought you were old as hills on this board and had been around forever. <p>Not all those who wander are lost.</p>

[enep]

<BR>Shortness and Wights</b><br><br> I was joking. If you didn't notice my little wink face Congrats Inzil! Join the party! Btw, nothing's wrong with short; One of my friends hasn't grown yet. I have to look down on him. <p>- <i>enep</i></p>

[the Lorien wanderer]

<BR><br><br> You do mean literally and not figuratively I hope. <p>Not all those who wander are lost.</p>

[Inziladun]

<BR><br><br> Thanks TLW. It's a definite evil milestone. To me it doesn't feel like very long,and really hasn't been. Couple of months. This is the only place I post on a regular basis,due to the highly knowledgeable and very decent Undead who may be found here,enthusiastically degenerating in good company. Cheers! <p>Those who will defend authority against rebellion must not themselves rebel. </p>

[draggonklaw]

<BR>What I want to see...</b><br><br> I'm a little late on this one, but I'm looking forward to seeing Rivendell, Lothlorien, the Gandalf/Balrog battle if Khazad-dum, Cirdan the shipwright and the grey havens...and, well, everything!!! <p></p>

[Elwen]

<BR><br><br> I'm kinda late, too, but I'm looking forward to seeing the night in the inn at Bree, Rivendell, Moria, Lothlorien and, well, everything else. <p></p>

[Gilthalion]

<BR><br><br> Welcome Elwen, and thanks for bringing this to the top!<br> <br> I am looking forward to the Tolkien Movie Marathon at the local cinema when I can watch all three movies back to back! <p><center> <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com">Barrow-Downs</a>~<a href="http://www.geocities.com/robertwgardner2000">Bare Bones</a>~<a href="http://www.robertwgardner2000/gilthalion.html">Grand Adventures</a>~<a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/fanfichobbits.asp">The Hobbits</a>~<a href="http://www.tolkientrail.com">Tolkien Trail</a> </center></p>

[Mister Underhill]

<BR><br><br> Yeah! Just give me a big jug of Red Vines and I'm set for the next six to nine hours. <p></p>

[The Barrow-Wight]

<BR><br><br> Liquorice and Lord of the Rings. What more could a person want!? <p>The Barrow-Wight (RKittle)<br> I usually haunt <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com">The Barrow-Downs</a> and The Barrow-Downs <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi">Middle-Earth Discussion Board</a>.</p>

[Mister Underhill]

<BR><br><br> I can't think of anything. <p></p>

[The X Phial]

<BR><br><br> lemonade... <p>-*-The X Phial-*- You must believe in free will, you have no choice. Isaac Singer</p>

[Orald]

<BR><br><br> a cherry coke(dr. pepper for red and draggonklaw) to supplement the twizzlers while sitting in my brothers lazyboy, which used to be my fathers. It may not look pretty or even like furniture but it is the most comfortable chair in the world. <p>Thus even as Eru spoke to us shall beauty not before conceived be brought into Eä, and evil be good to have been.</p>

[KayQy]

<BR>What more do you need?</b><br><br> What? Lemonade and cherry coke? You want to interrupt 8 solid hours of Tolkien with bathroom breaks?<br> <br> Just give me a lembas beforehand and I'll be fine. <p></p>

[The X Phial]

<BR><br><br> All hail the lembas, but in it's absence I'll take lemonade, and I can hold it for 8 hours if need be! <p>-*-The X Phial-*- You must believe in free will, you have no choice. Isaac Singer</p>

[red]

<BR><br><br> Durelen, I am touched that you would think of me in this. We all know that Dr. Pepper is the Elixir of life. <br> <br> -réd <p><blockquote><p>"He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer."</p> <p>-A Short Rest, <i>The Hobbit</i></p></blockquote></p>

[Samwise of the shire]

<BR><br><br> mmmmmhhhhhhhhmmmmmm yummmy-I did'nt know there was an LOTR marathon hm might be worth it- but if there is then well I guess that day's tied up for me that sounds so neat B)I mean a whole nine or so hours on my behind watching these hobbits fight Barrow wights- no offense BW-,orcs,spider, and of course a whole buch of other gg's kicking the bg's to the moon<br> Samwise of the shire<br> Ps, skittles might be good but I'd need a ten pounder then I'll be hyper <p></p>

[Iulbahar]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> Bag End. I've always thought I'd like to live there or even just have the chance to nose around a bit. Will &quot;Homes and Gardens&quot; do a feature I wonder?<br> Minas Tirith.<br> Most of all, Moria. &quot;Drums, drums in the dark. We cannot get out.&quot; Actually, as I was typing this line for the first time, there was a sudden power failure (one of the delights of living in a Greek village) and we were quite literally &quot;In the Dark&quot;. No drums, luckily. <p></p>

[Meron]

<BR><br><br> Certainly Helm's Deep (complete with lightning, I hope). What I want to see more than anything else is Lothlorien, although I fear that the sight of such a beautiful place will haunt me for the rest of my days. And I can't wait to see Legolas, the great archer, in action.<br> <br> I hope that they don't leave out some of the great dialog between the Three Walkers and Eomer when they first meet, especially the Gimli/Eomer/Legolas exchange. It always reminded me of Bugs Bunny (Gimli) and Yosemite Sam (Eomer), with Gimli/Bugs insulting Eomer/Yosemite Sam, and Eomer/YS getting all red-faced with anger (&quot;Hhhrruu! I hates Dwarves!&quot;) <p></p>

[KM Tinuviel]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> The Balrog (wings and all )! <p></p>

[GandaIf The White]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> I am looking forward to seeing if PJ keeps the description of the Balrog in the books in mind when his Computer Animators go to work. The Balrog didnt really have an exact shape, he was a shadow with fire inside. If they do it right, it will be awesome. If they do it wrong, we can complain. <br> <br> And also the battle at Helms Deep. The description of pitch black night when they are sitting on the walls waiting for the attack is VERY exciting. Then the lightning shoots and for a split second you can see the valley below filled with so many orcs that is it almost pure blackness!! SOO FUN!<br> <br> And, for another want of mine, I would like to see the Catapults built by the orcs on the feild of Pellenor, and the Towe of Cirith Ungol when Sam walks in and sees the dead orcs everywhere. So much to look forward to. <p></p>

[Aldaron]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> The Mines of Moria. Could be fascinating. And dark probably. <p></p>

[GandaIf The White]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> That has been a thing that has been bugging me. Many times in the book, its is pitch black or so dark that you can barely see anything. How will the Movie people be able to keep to that kind of lighting when you wouldnt be able to see the characters? I guess it just wont have the same effect as when you read it. <p></p>

[Evenspire]

<BR>Most looking forward to...</b><br><br> I am looking forward to the feeling each place will give.<br> The Shire, Rivendell, Fangorn Forest, Minas Tirith. The architecture, the details.<br> <br> I wonder how the elves will walk. Like ballet dancers, or gay guys? Certainly they will make a distinction between elf-walk and man-walk?<br> <br> <br> &quot;Hush!&quot; whispered Strider. &quot;What's that?&quot; gasped Pippin at the same moment.<br> <br> Frodo was able to see beneath their black wrappings<br> <br> <p></p>

[Daisy Underhill from LongCleeve]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> I am really looking forward to seeing Frodo, mostly because he's my favorite chracter, besides Pippin. Who I want to see, too. Frodo is one of those characters you really wish existed, because he seems really sweet. Of course, that's just *my* opinion; I don't know about yours. <p></p>

[red]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> Another Underhill! A long lost cousin? Family reunion! Congratulations! <br> <br> -réd <p><blockquote><p>"He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer."</p> <p>-A Short Rest, <i>The Hobbit</i></p></blockquote></p>

[LoveOfGenevieve]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> I am looking forward to well developed acting by the characters. I hope that the interactions and dialogues are well established and well executed. I thinks that all the special effects and beautiful scenery will be for nothing if the acting and dialogues suck. <br> The few changes that are made such as the deletion of Tom and the increase in Arwen's part are okay as long as it all fits together correctly. <p></p>

[The X Phial]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> Welcome to the boards LoveofGenevieve! I agree with you that the personal character development will be vital to the maintenance of the story, though with Ian McKellen and some of the others in the cast I am not too worried about that. I want to see how they will portray Gollum, and also the realms of Rivendell and Lorien, I'm all atingle YAY!!! <p>-*-The X Phial-*- "Yet more fair is the living land of Lorien, and the Lady Galadriel is above all the jewels that lie beneath the earth!"</p>

[LoveOfGenevieve]

<BR> Re: What are you most looking forward to seeing?</b><br><br> Thanks for the welcoming X. <br> Yeah, with the experienced actors, like the Ians, I am not overly concerned, but it is actor interactions, like between Froto and Gollum, that is up to the director to organize, that must be done correctly to accurately portray the story.<br> Take a story like Gladiator. Fantastic movie, great special effects, but goofy dialogues at some points. I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I want this movie to be as perfect as possible. <p></p>

[Treebeard]

I am really looking forward to seeing Wormtongue's arrival at the ruined Isengard. I would love to see a view of Isengard in all its glory, then later showing it in the destroyed state, flooded and bubbling.<P>I picture it a destroyed ring of white rock around a black tower, with black water aound bubbling like a tar pit. Pieces of wood from towers/structures floating around, and possibly some fire. Alot of smoke and steam about the area, and a few islands of hills that were slightly above the flood. A picture of destruction and defeat; and the expression on Wormtongue's face when he sees it will be great.<P>I personally am looking more forward to the battle against Ugluk more than Helm's Deep. I'd like to see the Orcs camping in fear, with the sounds of the riders all around them. A few scouts testing the Orc defences, and alot of panic. Grishnak's (sp?) attempted escape with the Hobbits, and especially Eomer's duel with Ugluk. I really liked Eomer (at least so far as I have read), and want to see him in action.<P>As for the first movie, I guess what I am anticipating most is the Nazguls' chase of Frodo to Rivendell. The first time that the Nine are shown together, pursuing him at full gallop, then the crossing of the Ford and getting swept away by the flood. From the trailers I've seen, it looks like they've put Arwyn in that scene. I personally would have liked to see Frodo riding alone; it would have been more fearful for him. Having someone else there removes a little bit of the danger/pressure I think, for he no longer really has to worry about his own survival. But it still should be pretty tense I think.

[Arwen]

i looking forward to seeing middle earth, the landscapes etc, and wether the shire look like my home county Yorkshire, where the shire is based. MOria is another favorite of mine.

[Elrian]

I'm looking forward to seeing the places of Tolkiens books, and the characters come to life on screen. And Elrond

[Nenya]

This really shows that we all have a little Sauron inside us...Everyone's excited about all these battle-scenes where we get to see killing and blood and all that... <P>I agree with LoveofGeneviev, I'm also looking forward to seeing all the fantastic characters being brought to life.I'm keeping my thumbs up that all the actors can rally potray the different sides of their characters, and we aren't just shown these stereotypes like "the hero","the hero's stupid friend" "the baddy",and so on.And of course it will propably blow my mind to see Lòrien,Minas Tirith and all the other places... Oh, and The Prancing Pony-thing is a must see, as well as Shelob's lair!

[Elanor]

I am looking forward to all of the things you mention. Excited is not the word now! But most of all I'm looking forward to the look on my friend's face - she hasn't read the books, doesn't know the story, but I know she will be totally blown away by the film.

[Ereinion]

I'm interested to see how the previous "flashbacks" are portrayed, especially the Last Alliance. Makes me wonder if they'll show that epic duel on the slopes of Orodruin between Gil-Galad, Elendil, and Sauron. And, the Balrog of course....just got my tickets today in fact! 19th at 3:30!

[Durin's Bane]

Yep, they'll be there Ereinion. Very beginning of the movie actually with Cate Blanchet/Galdriel narrating.

[Ereinion]

Yeah, I was hoping. I saw Isildur take the ring in that Making of Middle-Earth sci-fi special so I'll definitely be looking forward to that.

[Vega]

What am I looking forward to see ??<BR>Sooooo many things ! <BR>The depiction of Mordor will be interesting to see, and Sam and Frodo's travels through that dark land.<BR>And staying with Sam....his battle with Shelob the Great should be amazing, not to mention terrifying...at least to me..Yeh i'm someone who needs to enlist help if I see a spider no bigger than a coin crawling up my wall I believe Shelob would pose a few problems for me <BR>Sticking with the first film though, I am looking forward to seeing how they handle the death of Boromir...I hope it will be both sad and heroic in equal measure.<BR>It really needs to be powerful, since Boromir is the only major character who dies in this story.<p>[ December 15, 2001: Message edited by: Vega ]

[shieldmaiden]

Everything.