The Miracle That Is The Fellowship of The Ring - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lord of Angmar · 08-24-2003, 09:00 PM

I agree whole-heartedly, Jackinabox. Professor Tolkien was a great storyteller in my opinion, but his books simply were not designed to cater to action fans, and a good movie adaptation seemed nearly out of the question (not only because of the strange storytelling formula but because of the logistics of telling such a tale on screen). Peter Jackson should be highly praised for his work. I defy anyone to say they could interpret Professor Tolkien's works better in 10 hours on screen for a comparable amount of money.

08-24-2003, 09:00 PM	#2
Lord of Angmar Tyrannus Incorporalis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: the North Posts: 833	I agree whole-heartedly, Jackinabox. Professor Tolkien was a great storyteller in my opinion, but his books simply were not designed to cater to action fans, and a good movie adaptation seemed nearly out of the question (not only because of the strange storytelling formula but because of the logistics of telling such a tale on screen). Peter Jackson should be highly praised for his work. I defy anyone to say they could interpret Professor Tolkien's works better in 10 hours on screen for a comparable amount of money. __________________ ...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.