Laialthriel, may I echo your sentiments. You have managed to capture very succintly my thoughts and feelings about these films.<P>But, going back to the original question on this thread: "Does PJ need more credit" - I think that the answer is no.<P>These films have been received to general critical acclaim. I have not read a bad review and every "non-Tolkienite" that I know who has seen them has enjoyed them immensely. Views on this site obviously vary, and quite rightly so, but almost all appear to recognise that he deserves at least some measure of credit (even if it is just for the visualisation).<P>There will always be those who dislike the films, Tolkienites and non-Tolkienites alike, many, in my view, for very well-expressed and understandable reasons.<P>So, I do not think it can be said that Jackson and co <B>need</B> more credit. They already have it by the bucketload. <p>[ January 24, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]
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