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Forum: The Movies 01-14-2005, 10:33 PM
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Posted By Captain of Despair
Yes, the change was understandable (if only to...

Yes, the change was understandable (if only to wrap up the battle more quickly) but I definitely could have done without it.
Forum: The Movies 01-13-2005, 06:10 PM
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Posted By Captain of Despair
It also doesn't help increase "the heroism of the...

It also doesn't help increase "the heroism of the humans" when the army of the dead finishes up the battle of the pelennor fields (but that's a little off topic).
Forum: The Movies 01-08-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 371,743
Posted By Captain of Despair
Oh, I would definitely trust Gandalf as well, but...

Oh, I would definitely trust Gandalf as well, but he is not the one claiming that the Witchking cannot be killed by a man, rather he is restating what some other anonymous people have said

As far...
Forum: The Movies 01-07-2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 371,743
Posted By Captain of Despair
You are actually proving my point, Boromir. Just...

You are actually proving my point, Boromir. Just because Gandalf, in the film, says that some people claim that the Witchking cannot be killed by man does not mean that this is actually the case.
Forum: The Movies 01-07-2005, 03:51 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 371,743
Posted By Captain of Despair
I love this thread. All of you, no matter what...

I love this thread. All of you, no matter what your stances, have some very good points.



But in the book, the Witchking says: "Hinder me? Thou fool. No living man may hinder me!" This...
Forum: The Movies 01-06-2005, 08:15 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 371,743
Posted By Captain of Despair
Well, I have neither the desire nor the knowledge...

Well, I have neither the desire nor the knowledge to try and defend my claim agianst someone so well versed in Tolkien's works. It is more of a personal view that I have developed over time. But I...
Forum: The Movies 01-06-2005, 06:38 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 371,743
Posted By Captain of Despair
It doesn't seem to me that Gandalf's words were...

It doesn't seem to me that Gandalf's words were the reason that the Witchking halted. It seemed more like the Witchking was confronting Gandalf as the warriors of old did before battling. The...
Forum: The Movies 01-06-2005, 12:30 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 371,743
Posted By Captain of Despair
Narfforc, I understand your criticism of the...

Narfforc, I understand your criticism of the Witchking, but I don't think he should be regarded as such a minor threat. Sure, we never actually see him fight anyone, but he is without a doubt...
Forum: The Movies 01-03-2005, 04:00 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 371,743
Posted By Captain of Despair
In regards to the Witchking's sword, I found this...

In regards to the Witchking's sword, I found this quote in the chapter "The Siege of Gondor": "And with that he lifted high his sword and flames ran down the blade."
Forum: The Movies 01-03-2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 371,743
Posted By Captain of Despair
Actually, I believe he did have such a sword, if...

Actually, I believe he did have such a sword, if I'm not mistaken
Forum: The Movies 01-02-2005, 09:21 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 371,743
Posted By Captain of Despair
I agree that Gandalf was done a horrible...

I agree that Gandalf was done a horrible injustice in that scene. This is one of the wisest and most powerful beings in all of ME, but he is made short work of by the Witchking. That said, I don't...
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