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12-19-2003, 11:42 PM

I loved this film despite the changes. ROTK had everything: epic, intense scenes that made your heart pound, scenes that made you want to cry, light hearted parts that just made you smile, scenes that were frightening, and heartfelt scenes that displayed the main themes of the story, friendship and dedication. I think ROTK had more visually stunning shots than the first two films. The Rohirrim charging the fields, Aragorn’s army being surrounded at the Black Gate, the destruction of Barad-dur and the armies of Mordor, Frodo and Sam on the lava with the eagles approaching… the list could go on forever. Minas Tirith itself was absolutely gorgeous, one of my favorite aspects of the film.<P>I must say I disagree with those who think the music was sub par this time around. I thought the soundtrack was brilliant, both in its powerful moments (Mount Doom for instance), and the lighter, sorrowful parts (listen to the theme playing when Faramir and his men are riding out of Minas Tirith, before Pippin’s song). I think the visuals are so amazing in the really epic parts that the music kind of goes unnoticed to some.<P>As far as characters go I must say that Sam is definitely my favorite. He really is the heart of the films. It broke my heart to see the look on his face when Frodo told him to go home, and I couldn’t help but smile when he killed that orc for his Gaffer! Pippin is a close second for favorite character, he was just so great in all of his scenes. I love the look on his face right after he lights the beacon. He so proud of himself until he realizes he’s not sure how he’s getting down without getting burned. The face he makes is so funny!<P>I really only had a few gripes this time and none of them are too major. I was disappointed that there was no Gandalf/Witch King confrontation (especially since I saw this part many times in trailers and such), and that things seemed a bit rushed after the battle of Pelennor Fields was over. But my biggest complaint is that I really wish they handled “The Choices of Master Samwise” parts in a manner that was closer to the books. I was really looking forward to this scene because its one of my favorite chapters from the book, and I was expecting it to be the most emotional part of the film. But it was an excellent film nonetheless. I can’t wait to see it again so I can pick up more little details that I may have missed or forgotten.

12-19-2003, 11:42 PM	#75
Alucard Guest Posts: n/a	I loved this film despite the changes. ROTK had everything: epic, intense scenes that made your heart pound, scenes that made you want to cry, light hearted parts that just made you smile, scenes that were frightening, and heartfelt scenes that displayed the main themes of the story, friendship and dedication. I think ROTK had more visually stunning shots than the first two films. The Rohirrim charging the fields, Aragorn’s army being surrounded at the Black Gate, the destruction of Barad-dur and the armies of Mordor, Frodo and Sam on the lava with the eagles approaching… the list could go on forever. Minas Tirith itself was absolutely gorgeous, one of my favorite aspects of the film.<P>I must say I disagree with those who think the music was sub par this time around. I thought the soundtrack was brilliant, both in its powerful moments (Mount Doom for instance), and the lighter, sorrowful parts (listen to the theme playing when Faramir and his men are riding out of Minas Tirith, before Pippin’s song). I think the visuals are so amazing in the really epic parts that the music kind of goes unnoticed to some.<P>As far as characters go I must say that Sam is definitely my favorite. He really is the heart of the films. It broke my heart to see the look on his face when Frodo told him to go home, and I couldn’t help but smile when he killed that orc for his Gaffer! Pippin is a close second for favorite character, he was just so great in all of his scenes. I love the look on his face right after he lights the beacon. He so proud of himself until he realizes he’s not sure how he’s getting down without getting burned. The face he makes is so funny!<P>I really only had a few gripes this time and none of them are too major. I was disappointed that there was no Gandalf/Witch King confrontation (especially since I saw this part many times in trailers and such), and that things seemed a bit rushed after the battle of Pelennor Fields was over. But my biggest complaint is that I really wish they handled “The Choices of Master Samwise” parts in a manner that was closer to the books. I was really looking forward to this scene because its one of my favorite chapters from the book, and I was expecting it to be the most emotional part of the film. But it was an excellent film nonetheless. I can’t wait to see it again so I can pick up more little details that I may have missed or forgotten.