Its Official - its Del Toro - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 04-25-2008, 08:28 AM

From the interview on TORN, it looks like he's trying to do the whole thing properly. He sounds enthusiastic and passionate about TH, like he's really putting his heart into the project. He seems to have the right attitude about what he says shouldn't be called just "the bridge film".

He also seems to be striking a good balance between keeping continuity with the other films and bringing his own vision to it. Sounds like he won't be too restricted in what he can and can't do with his movie.

Things are looking pretty good from here.

Edit: I tried to post the link, but for some reason, it didn't work for me. TORN might be having some problems, as I imagine this is pretty big news right now. It's the first story on the main page of the site.

Gothbogg the Ripper · 04-25-2008, 08:30 AM

Superb news! He is a great director and I will be very interested to see how he handles Beorn especially.

Mithalwen · 04-26-2008, 03:02 PM

I really would be suprised if they include Beorn now it is effectively going to be "The Quest of Erebor" - eg a grown up version more like Gandalf's version in UT, and having to have the same "landscape" as LOTR. I can't see performing animals fitting in ... . The trolls may be also a problem given the precedent set by the cave troll in Moria.

While part of me wishes Tolkien had written a full version of the Quest of Erebor and I seldom now pick up theHobbit other than to check a reference (in my chaotic home it is the only Tolkien book I wouldn't be able to locate instantly - the rest of them are like a galactic hitchhiker's towel - I always know where they are!). The fact is that The Hobbit really comes alive when it is read as it was written as a bed time story for children and I think it is sad that it won't now really be a children's film.

Kitanna · 04-27-2008, 09:01 AM

Well then, given the look and feel of Pan's Labyrinth, I'm wondering how Del Toro is going to handle The Hobbit. His films seem a bit too dark for TH, but I feel he can do justice to the world of Middle-Earth.

Eönwë · 04-27-2008, 02:20 PM

Well, at least Mirkwood will be good.

04-25-2008, 08:28 AM	#1
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	From the interview on TORN, it looks like he's trying to do the whole thing properly. He sounds enthusiastic and passionate about TH, like he's really putting his heart into the project. He seems to have the right attitude about what he says shouldn't be called just "the bridge film". He also seems to be striking a good balance between keeping continuity with the other films and bringing his own vision to it. Sounds like he won't be too restricted in what he can and can't do with his movie. Things are looking pretty good from here. Edit: I tried to post the link, but for some reason, it didn't work for me. TORN might be having some problems, as I imagine this is pretty big news right now. It's the first story on the main page of the site. __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."

04-25-2008, 08:30 AM	#2
Gothbogg the Ripper Wight Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southend,U.K Posts: 113	Superb news! He is a great director and I will be very interested to see how he handles Beorn especially. __________________ Thanks for abandoning me for three years guys. I really enjoyed being a total outcast.

04-26-2008, 03:02 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	I really would be suprised if they include Beorn now it is effectively going to be "The Quest of Erebor" - eg a grown up version more like Gandalf's version in UT, and having to have the same "landscape" as LOTR. I can't see performing animals fitting in ... . The trolls may be also a problem given the precedent set by the cave troll in Moria. While part of me wishes Tolkien had written a full version of the Quest of Erebor and I seldom now pick up theHobbit other than to check a reference (in my chaotic home it is the only Tolkien book I wouldn't be able to locate instantly - the rest of them are like a galactic hitchhiker's towel - I always know where they are!). The fact is that The Hobbit really comes alive when it is read as it was written as a bed time story for children and I think it is sad that it won't now really be a children's film. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-27-2008, 09:01 AM	#4
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	Well then, given the look and feel of Pan's Labyrinth, I'm wondering how Del Toro is going to handle The Hobbit. His films seem a bit too dark for TH, but I feel he can do justice to the world of Middle-Earth. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

04-27-2008, 02:20 PM	#5
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Well, at least Mirkwood will be good. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

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