What was the WORST new scene in the three EE's? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kath · 07-20-2006, 03:32 PM

I just watched the EE's with a bunch of people who'd never seen them before. To them the new scenes were great, an extra bit of the film that meant the experience went on for longer.

They laughed out loud at the drinking scene, and as they did I found myself enjoying it a little. Eomer's expression as Legolas talks about the tingle is wonderful, and Gimli's cross-eyed look is quite priceless.

The same thing happened with the 'nervous system' gag. After the tense battle and the euphoric rescue by Gandalf and Eomer there's a bit of light relief that really does work.

I was beginning to think that we're all a bit jaded, but then I realised that they aren't manic Tolkien fans. I was the biggest there and I can't even compare to some of the people on here. Moments like that don't jar them out of Middle Earth like they do us. That's why I sometimes wish I'd seen the films first, to have that lack of knowledge so that all of it can be enjoyed.

However, I didn't stay for the second part of RotK, so I can still claim the Gandalf/Witch King scene as being the worst in the EE's

MatthewM · 07-20-2006, 09:48 PM

Yeah, I would say the worst scene was Gandalf vs. The Witchking, but the biggest letdown was The Houses of Healing...could have gone more in depth with such a scene. I'm talking about the scene where Aragorn is healing Eowyn...it was done nicely but just should have been more. I'm not talking about the scenes with Faramir and Eowyn though, because that was done greatly.

Naria · 07-20-2006, 11:53 PM

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I'm talking about the scene where Aragorn is healing Eowyn...it was done nicely but just should have been more

Agreed, I think that this scene could have been a little more descriptive....showing exactly what kind of "powers" Aragorn has.

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I'm not talking about the scenes with Faramir and Eowyn though, because that was done greatly

I totally disagree with this. I for one, hated the way they left out major information on how Faramir and Eowyn got together. I mean come on if one did not know better one would assume that they were just two people standing beside eachother at the end of the movie. I thought and still do think that PJ should have mentioned a wee bit in the House of Healing how the two of them met.

Beanamir of Gondor · 07-21-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Naria

I thought and still do think that PJ should have mentioned a wee bit in the House of Healing how the two of them met.

Perhaps something about the Indistiguishable Backup Hobbit ....

MatthewM · 07-21-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Naria

I thought and still do think that PJ should have mentioned a wee bit in the House of Healing how the two of them met.

This he could have elaborated on, but I'm talking about the scene between Faramir and Eowyn in itself, the finished product. It really has the feeling of the books. Especially when Faramir says "I do not think this darkness will endure". Even if we don't see the development between the two, I can see the familiarity and comfort they share, and you can see Faramir falling for her. So for what it is, I stand by what I said---it was done greatly.

Folwren · 07-21-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MatthewM

This he could have elaborated on, but I'm talking about the scene between Faramir and Eowyn in itself, the finished product. It really has the feeling of the books. Especially when Faramir says "I do not think this darkness will endure". Even if we don't see the development between the two, I can see the familiarity and comfort they share, and you can see Faramir falling for her. So for what it is, I stand by what I said---it was done greatly.

I agree. I liked the added Faramir and Eowyn scenes. There were lots of added scenes I loved, but that's not the point of this thread. . .

-- Folwren

Essex · 08-06-2006, 04:35 PM

my least favourite part of all the EE's is that there wasn't anything extra at all in the final 20 minutes or so.....

Trotter · 08-15-2006, 08:46 AM

Let's see here...

ROTK

All of the added 'burp' or 'fart' scenes! The (I type this with gritted teeth) Gandalf vs Witch King scene, what an abomination! The stupid drinking game... curses. Gothmog chasing Eowyn on Pellenor, I thought it was a useless Hollywood cliche' and took away from the dour situation. I mean, Gothmog's growls and grunts are nearly laughable!

TTT

Not really any complaints here, I didn't like this film from the start, but the new scenes weren't exactly bad...

FOTR

No complaints, I thought the additional scenes really added to this film. It felt more 'Tolkien True' to me than the original version, especially the Shire scenes. Oh, wait a minute, on second thought, there is that whole Lembas bit with Pippin belching... forgot about that.

Best wishes,

Trotter

07-20-2006, 03:32 PM	#1
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I just watched the EE's with a bunch of people who'd never seen them before. To them the new scenes were great, an extra bit of the film that meant the experience went on for longer. They laughed out loud at the drinking scene, and as they did I found myself enjoying it a little. Eomer's expression as Legolas talks about the tingle is wonderful, and Gimli's cross-eyed look is quite priceless. The same thing happened with the 'nervous system' gag. After the tense battle and the euphoric rescue by Gandalf and Eomer there's a bit of light relief that really does work. I was beginning to think that we're all a bit jaded, but then I realised that they aren't manic Tolkien fans. I was the biggest there and I can't even compare to some of the people on here. Moments like that don't jar them out of Middle Earth like they do us. That's why I sometimes wish I'd seen the films first, to have that lack of knowledge so that all of it can be enjoyed. However, I didn't stay for the second part of RotK, so I can still claim the Gandalf/Witch King scene as being the worst in the EE's __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

07-20-2006, 09:48 PM	#2
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 628	Yeah, I would say the worst scene was Gandalf vs. The Witchking, but the biggest letdown was The Houses of Healing...could have gone more in depth with such a scene. I'm talking about the scene where Aragorn is healing Eowyn...it was done nicely but just should have been more. I'm not talking about the scenes with Faramir and Eowyn though, because that was done greatly. __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring

08-15-2006, 08:46 AM	#8
Trotter Pile O'Bones Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The South Downs Posts: 24	Let's see here... ROTK All of the added 'burp' or 'fart' scenes! The (I type this with gritted teeth) Gandalf vs Witch King scene, what an abomination! The stupid drinking game... curses. Gothmog chasing Eowyn on Pellenor, I thought it was a useless Hollywood cliche' and took away from the dour situation. I mean, Gothmog's growls and grunts are nearly laughable! TTT Not really any complaints here, I didn't like this film from the start, but the new scenes weren't exactly bad... FOTR No complaints, I thought the additional scenes really added to this film. It felt more 'Tolkien True' to me than the original version, especially the Shire scenes. Oh, wait a minute, on second thought, there is that whole Lembas bit with Pippin belching... forgot about that. Best wishes, Trotter __________________ Trotter... the Hobbit ranger with the wooden shoes.

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08-06-2006, 04:35 PM	#7
Essex Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 886	my least favourite part of all the EE's is that there wasn't anything extra at all in the final 20 minutes or so.....