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Forum: The Movies 01-14-2005, 10:33 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 366,602
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
Replies: 714
Views: 366,602
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 01-10-2005, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,243
Posted By Captain of Despair
I, for one, think it is a brilliant concept and...

I, for one, think it is a brilliant concept and the guy who wrote that presented the idea very well
Forum: The Movies 01-08-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 366,602
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: 366,602
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: Novices and Newcomers 01-07-2005, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,744
Posted By Captain of Despair
Vala - Melkor. What can I say, he's the most...

Vala - Melkor. What can I say, he's the most powerful of the Valar and I always like to root for Tolkien's villains.

Maia - Melian. Not only was she beautiful and wise, but she was also powerful...
Forum: The Movies 01-07-2005, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,557
Posted By Captain of Despair
You have a very good point. It would have been...

You have a very good point. It would have been so great if that had been included in the movie.

Regarding the "feed on his flesh" line, I think that it was added so that the audience would feel...
Forum: The Movies 01-07-2005, 03:51 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 366,602
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, 08:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,821
Posted By Captain of Despair
Pippin's song was my favorite, followed closely...

Pippin's song was my favorite, followed closely by Aragorn's. They both have great lyrics and are sung very well.
Forum: The Movies 01-06-2005, 08:15 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 366,602
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: 366,602
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: 366,602
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: 366,602
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: 366,602
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: 366,602
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...
Forum: The Movies 01-01-2005, 11:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,269
Posted By Captain of Despair
To me it seems a little nit-picky when people...

To me it seems a little nit-picky when people complain about Barad-dur appearing to be so close to the Black Gates. Sure it's quite a divergence from the book as far as geography is concerned, but...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-01-2005, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,730
Posted By Captain of Despair
The picture that gorthaur posted is about what I...

The picture that gorthaur posted is about what I imagined. The morningstar in the movie was pretty cool but not really what I pictured. Besides, where would he keep something so ridiculously...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-01-2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,555
Posted By Captain of Despair
I would like to be a blacksmith in Rohan. It...

I would like to be a blacksmith in Rohan. It would be a simple, peaceful life but that's really all I need, or want. I can see myself owning a house and workshop on the hillside of Edoras, with a...
Forum: The Movies 12-31-2004, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,628
Posted By Captain of Despair
The RotK EE was my favorite for two reasons:...

The RotK EE was my favorite for two reasons: Saruman and the Mouth of Sauron (I also like any reason to give the Witchking more screen time)
Forum: The Movies 12-31-2004, 04:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,046
Posted By Captain of Despair
MY least favorite would have to be Denethor. I...

MY least favorite would have to be Denethor. I know it's been mentioned a thousand times, but I cannot get over how they ruined the character. Sure Denethor (in the book) had become somewhat...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-31-2004, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4,191
Views: 1,019,151
Posted By Captain of Despair
Greetings from a new addition to the Downs. I...

Greetings from a new addition to the Downs. I have come to this site many times to read over various discussions, but today I finally decided to sign up so I could join in on all the fun. I'm...
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