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alatar · 03-04-2006, 09:33 PM

It's my penance to post to this thread.

The scenery, many of the actors and costumes/props set you in Middle Earth. Rarely did I feel that this was not something happening (or happened) as the sets/scenes appeared very real. Gollum was an astounding achievement, and the decision to use a live actor with a CG skin was brilliant. The music still haunts me.

And I applaud PJ for not only for taking on such a dangerous and monumentous task, but also for 'bucking the system' and filming all three movies at once and not in Hollywood.

Faves:

Depiction of Gandalf the Grey - that was no actor!

Sean Bean - I appreciate Boromir more.

The Charge of the Rohirrim - it's heart stirring.

Aragorn greeting Haldir at Helm's Deep.

Gandalf's talk with Frodo in Moria.

Gandalf's talk with Pip in Minas Tirith.

Well, I could go on and on, as you all well know. I also liked that it gave me and the Mrs. something to look forward to each year, and the DVDs give me a break from the kids watching Disney, as they watch them too.

Okay, then, that's all the strawberries and cream that I can handle, and so must return to lemons and vinegar before my head explodes

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03-04-2006, 09:33 PM	#14
alatar Doubting Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Heaven's basement Posts: 2,466	It's my penance to post to this thread. The scenery, many of the actors and costumes/props set you in Middle Earth. Rarely did I feel that this was not something happening (or happened) as the sets/scenes appeared very real. Gollum was an astounding achievement, and the decision to use a live actor with a CG skin was brilliant. The music still haunts me. And I applaud PJ for not only for taking on such a dangerous and monumentous task, but also for 'bucking the system' and filming all three movies at once and not in Hollywood. Faves: Depiction of Gandalf the Grey - that was no actor! Sean Bean - I appreciate Boromir more. The Charge of the Rohirrim - it's heart stirring. Aragorn greeting Haldir at Helm's Deep. Gandalf's talk with Frodo in Moria. Gandalf's talk with Pip in Minas Tirith. Well, I could go on and on, as you all well know. I also liked that it gave me and the Mrs. something to look forward to each year, and the DVDs give me a break from the kids watching Disney, as they watch them too. Okay, then, that's all the strawberries and cream that I can handle, and so must return to lemons and vinegar before my head explodes . __________________ There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.