Enough Bashing - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

empress_han · 07-05-2005, 10:15 AM

I agree, he did a good job!
I think that he captured the essence of Middle-Earth and got people 'into' the story.
I think that he was really good about the characters and their history. Bilbo's party was fantastic and just as I imagined it - I've recently written an essay on books/films and I think, considering the difficulties, the film is close to the books, he also has an actual interest in the books as opposed to just wanting to make money.
much love Han X

Folwren · 07-05-2005, 11:05 AM

Everyone liked the movies - there's no doubt about it. If we didn't like it, we wouldn't be here, and we wouldn't bother to even bash it.

Jackson really did do a good job, even though he did smudge a lot of things. The crew he pulled together for the music, the miniatures, lots of the acting, doubles, stunts - everything, was incredible. And New Zealand was an awsome place for filming! It made a perfect place for all the scenes and parts in Middle-Earth, bringing to life the scenery that only existed in people's minds and imaginations.

I think it was the music and the scenery that most impressed me. And it wasn't only the things in New Zealand, but also the added stuff that they created in their studios. The Argonath were awesome, as was Minas Tirith. And that part in Moria when Gandalf risks a little light.......combined with the music, that part in the movie is one of my favorite parts.

07-05-2005, 10:15 AM	#1
empress_han Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 25	I agree, he did a good job! I think that he captured the essence of Middle-Earth and got people 'into' the story. I think that he was really good about the characters and their history. Bilbo's party was fantastic and just as I imagined it - I've recently written an essay on books/films and I think, considering the difficulties, the film is close to the books, he also has an actual interest in the books as opposed to just wanting to make money. much love Han X __________________ Aerodynamically the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly....he doesn't know that so he goes on flying anyway!

07-05-2005, 11:05 AM	#2
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	It was good, no doubt. Everyone liked the movies - there's no doubt about it. If we didn't like it, we wouldn't be here, and we wouldn't bother to even bash it. Jackson really did do a good job, even though he did smudge a lot of things. The crew he pulled together for the music, the miniatures, lots of the acting, doubles, stunts - everything, was incredible. And New Zealand was an awsome place for filming! It made a perfect place for all the scenes and parts in Middle-Earth, bringing to life the scenery that only existed in people's minds and imaginations. I think it was the music and the scenery that most impressed me. And it wasn't only the things in New Zealand, but also the added stuff that they created in their studios. The Argonath were awesome, as was Minas Tirith. And that part in Moria when Gandalf risks a little light.......combined with the music, that part in the movie is one of my favorite parts. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

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