Who should direct "The Hobbit"? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Thinlómien · 12-19-2007, 09:54 AM

Is this a serious thread? I mean, are we supposed to argument reasonably and make rational suggestions or say anything that would make an interesting film (like nominate a dead director or anything like that)?

***Thenamir*** · 12-19-2007, 09:58 AM

Yes, this is a serious thread. And if you don't like one of the choices above, please feel free to suggest a different director (please, keep it to realistic possibilities).

Thinlómien · 12-19-2007, 10:10 AM

I'm not going to vote just yet, but I think I would love to see Tim Burton's Hobbit. (It was discussed on some thred some time ago, but I've totally forgotten where and am too lazy to find it right now.) Of those you listed, I'd prefer Guillermo del Toro. I'd rather let someone else than Jackson have his/her chance on M-E, Adamson would possibly be too simple and childish, Raimi too action-ish and Weir too dry. Pan's Labyrinth was a very intriguing movie and it would be more than appropriate if similar intense magic would be found in The Hobbit. Ooh, just imagine del Toro's Mirkwood...! All in all, I think it should be someone with vision who could approach the world of the book innovatively, not just someone who'd cut half of it away and do the rest exactly as was said in the book (or worse, simplify it) and Middle-Earth should definitely not look like a faerie candyworld.

***Thenamir*** · 12-19-2007, 10:25 AM

Just for grins, I have added Tim Burton to the poll. Anyone who wishes to switch their vote let me know.

Sauron the White · 12-19-2007, 10:33 AM

My first choice would be Jackson. If its not broke don't fix it. If that is not in the cards I would like to see Spielberg get the nod, at least on the first one - HOBBIT.

William Cloud Hicklin · 12-19-2007, 10:52 AM

Why doesn't the poll include 'Nobody?'

But of those listed I'd go with Weir. Among others, perhaps Bruce Beresford.

William Cloud Hicklin · 12-19-2007, 11:16 AM

Del Toro, if Pan's Labarynth is anything to go by, is far, far too dark for The Hobbit.

What about Rob Reiner, in Princess Bride mode? That wouldn't be bad at all, if a little of the archness were removed.

View Poll Results: Who is your pick to direct "The Hobbit"
Sam Raimi (Spider-Man)	1	5.00%
Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth)	4	20.00%
Peter Weir (Master and Commander)	3	15.00%
Andrew Adamson (Chronicles of Narnia)	0	0%
Get Peter Jackson anyway, by hook or crook!	5	25.00%
Tim Burton	5	25.00%
Someone else	2	10.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

12-19-2007, 09:54 AM	#1
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Is this a serious thread? I mean, are we supposed to argument reasonably and make rational suggestions or say anything that would make an interesting film (like nominate a dead director or anything like that)? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-19-2007, 09:58 AM	#2
*Thenamir* Spectre of Capitalism Join Date: May 2001 Location: Battling evil bureaucrats at Zeta Aquilae Posts: 987	Yes, this is a serious thread. And if you don't like one of the choices above, please feel free to suggest a different director (please, keep it to realistic possibilities). __________________ The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. ~~ Marcus Aurelius

12-19-2007, 10:10 AM	#3
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I'm not going to vote just yet, but I think I would love to see Tim Burton's Hobbit. (It was discussed on some thred some time ago, but I've totally forgotten where and am too lazy to find it right now.) Of those you listed, I'd prefer Guillermo del Toro. I'd rather let someone else than Jackson have his/her chance on M-E, Adamson would possibly be too simple and childish, Raimi too action-ish and Weir too dry. Pan's Labyrinth was a very intriguing movie and it would be more than appropriate if similar intense magic would be found in The Hobbit. Ooh, just imagine del Toro's Mirkwood...! All in all, I think it should be someone with vision who could approach the world of the book innovatively, not just someone who'd cut half of it away and do the rest exactly as was said in the book (or worse, simplify it) and Middle-Earth should definitely not look like a faerie candyworld. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-19-2007, 10:25 AM	#4
*Thenamir* Spectre of Capitalism Join Date: May 2001 Location: Battling evil bureaucrats at Zeta Aquilae Posts: 987	Just for grins, I have added Tim Burton to the poll. Anyone who wishes to switch their vote let me know. __________________ The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. ~~ Marcus Aurelius

12-19-2007, 10:33 AM	#5
Sauron the White Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 903	My first choice would be Jackson. If its not broke don't fix it. If that is not in the cards I would like to see Spielberg get the nod, at least on the first one - HOBBIT.

12-19-2007, 10:52 AM	#6
William Cloud Hicklin Loremaster of Annúminas Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,330	Why doesn't the poll include 'Nobody?' But of those listed I'd go with Weir. Among others, perhaps Bruce Beresford. __________________ The entire plot of The Lord of the Rings could be said to turn on what Sauron didn’t know, and when he didn’t know it.

12-19-2007, 11:16 AM	#7
William Cloud Hicklin Loremaster of Annúminas Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,330	Del Toro, if Pan's Labarynth is anything to go by, is far, far too dark for The Hobbit. What about Rob Reiner, in Princess Bride mode? That wouldn't be bad at all, if a little of the archness were removed. __________________ The entire plot of The Lord of the Rings could be said to turn on what Sauron didn’t know, and when he didn’t know it.

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