The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Do you think the lord of the Rings book is better than the film?

Meela · 07-31-2003, 01:55 PM

I prefer the movies for storytelling, simply because of the stunning visuals. The book allows you to stretch your imagination, but I couldn't have imagined it on such a grand scale.
I do prefer the books for detail, though. The historical depth is fascinating, and could never be fully explored in the movies.

07-31-2003, 01:55 PM	#6
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	I prefer the movies for storytelling, simply because of the stunning visuals. The book allows you to stretch your imagination, but I couldn't have imagined it on such a grand scale. I do prefer the books for detail, though. The historical depth is fascinating, and could never be fully explored in the movies. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard. Last edited by Meela; 11-27-2004 at 07:02 AM.