What did the movies do for you? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

ninja91 · 10-31-2006, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HelenHui

The movies made X'Mas special for me, that's what they did. X'Mas for me used to be lonely and kinda depressing at times, but when LOTR came out, X'Mas was special.. and something to look forward to. *SIGH* Too bad its over

Who said its over? Look at this forum! It has only just gotten started...

Elladan and Elrohir · 10-31-2006, 02:58 PM

That's right; The Hobbit is still coming, even though it may well be four or five years till we see it.

Bêthberry · 10-31-2006, 05:47 PM

Truth be told, Boromir, the earth didn't move for me.

Boromir88 · 10-31-2006, 10:50 PM

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Truth be told, Boromir, the earth didn't move for me.

Why does that not surprise me? Well if not the earth...how about your foundation? Or at least the tiniest blade of grass?

Thinlómien · 11-01-2006, 02:22 AM

The biggest thing the movies did for me was kind of not for me. (

) More people, icluding some of my friends, got interested in the LotR too and I got more people to babble about LotR with...

Erue · 11-06-2006, 02:29 PM

Having read the books first (repeatedly) I was overcome with that "they will destroy this" sentiment that is so common of me and movies. (I did like Misery though).

I was also "somewhat" discouraged when I heard Sean Bean was cast for Boromir. I obssessed on that one issue, honestly.

I didn't think he was a good choice (not that anyone could have fulfilled my expectations at the time..)

Boromir, in my mind, has always been the "ideal" man.

I expected Boromir to be powerful, and all of the things that he is, but also, since childhood, in my mind the man has had just a tinge of sexy.

I didn't think Sean Bean would pull that off. But I was wrong. Very wrong.

So, what have they done for me? They caused me great fear, apprehension, then relief, and now great pleasure.

(Also, I now envision this Boromir when I read the books, and that is a good thing

)

I love the movies, I think they are exceptionally well-done. They are not the books, but they are a most welcome addition to my collection.

doug*platypus · 11-14-2006, 02:32 AM

As much as I like to gripe about the movies, I must admit that they have done one or two things for me.

I was a longtime fan of the book well before the world knew of PJs plans to film live action versions, having already read it probably a dozen times.

After seeing TTT at the theatre, I felt an overwhelming need to talk to other Tolkien fans, to discuss and mostly to vent my frustrations! So I searched around on the internet, and without much ado found The Barrow Downs. Over the years since joining, this site has afforded me a great deal of pleasure and entertainment. The creators, moderators and administrators of this site have created a warm and friendly environment in which to discuss Tolkien's works and gain further, deeper appreciation of his fantasy realms, with a site design that has made this my favourite website by a significant margin.

The making of the movies afforded me a chance to be an Orc extra, and for three days away from university I had the absolute best time ever, playing Orc under glorious winter blue skies on the central volcanic plateau of the North Island. I still can't believe they paid me for that experience... I would have paid them!

The movies have also reaffirmed my love for the book, in that I have taken changes, omissions and additions to heart. Before TTT came out, I had no idea how attached I had become to Tolkien's written word.

One of the great things that I took away from the movies, particularly ROTK, is the heartwarming friendship between Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin. While all the elements are present in the script and no embellishment was necessary, it was quite something to see them up on the screen, portrayed by real people with real emotions coming to the forefront. I was so affected by this that when it came time for Frodo to sail west, I found myself crying in the theatre, which I have not done for any other movie (although I came close in both The Last Starfighter and Rabbit-Proof Fence). That said, I was also drawing on the very emotional last chapter of the book.

I must also mention PJs achievements as a director. Although I disagree with him on many points, I appreciate the work he did to get the movies backed, and film all three simultaneously. Having seen the props and costumes close up, I also appreciate the work that Richard Taylor and Ngila Dickson performed. Every item was so lovingly crafted! So, I guess I'm saying that the LOTR movies have given me an appreciation for the art of moviemaking in general.

01-11-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja91

Who said its over? Look at this forum! It has only just gotten started...

Over, LOL. It's been, well, let's just say since the 60s since I first read (and re-read, & learned the Tengwar, & etc etc etc) these books. ALL of these books, of course, not just LOTR. I'm thinking there will be Tolkien forums when all of us are dead and buried.

I love these films. I know Jackson took liberties. I wish he'd used more of the songs from LOTR - he did at least used Tolkien's Road goes Ever On

I could have done without the opera-cloaked elves at Helm's Deep (couldn't we have had the Rangers? ) And of course I would have loved for each film to have been 6 hours long each so all the stuff could have been included...LOL

But these were films. Think of it as a mythological body of works that Tolkien chronicled, instead of 'this way & only this way' This is easier to do after reading the Lost Tales and the Silmarillion (talk about variations on a theme - it is VERY much like reading all the different versions of Greek myths). Jackson made the actual PLACE come alive, then did his own slightly different take on the myths.
That's how I look at the films - and therefor I can love them entirely, sob my way thru them (yes, I do, my children call me a geek, ~sigh~) and still read and adore Tolkien himself.

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Lotrelf · 06-20-2014, 06:40 AM

The thing movies did to me was introducing me to Professor Tolkien's world and work. I'd liked the movies, cast, sets, and everything. Watching the films was a good experience to me, though I didn't watch ROTK PROPERLY until now (I think last month).

Inziladun · 06-21-2014, 02:08 PM

Well, I can honestly say that PJ's films did at least achieve the effect of heightening my appreciation of the books. Every time I go through a re-read of LOTR, Tolkien's characterizations and singularly effective verbiage shine all the more, especially when I think of lines like 'even the smallest person can change the course of the future.'

Snowdog · 06-22-2014, 04:33 AM

The PJ movies did this for me...
Due to their making, and the rumor and speculation of their making, I had a curiousity about them. I had read Lord of the Rings in the mid-70's and re-read them several times before I first heard of the movie production in 1999. Having gone 'online' to find out more, I was led to this, and some other Tolkien-based sites. On one of them I "met" someone in 2001 who was quite the flame. I met her later in person when she came to see Return of the King at a 'Trilogy Tuesday' marathon at its release in December 2003, and well, the rest just fell into place. Married the love of my life nearly 7 years ago, and all is right in the world. As for the movies, they stink, but were the catalyst that set this relationship in motion.

Lotrelf · 06-22-2014, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowdog

The PJ movies did this for me...
Due to their making, and the rumor and speculation of their making, I had a curiousity about them. I had read Lord of the Rings in the mid-70's and re-read them several times before I first heard of the movie production in 1999. Having gone 'online' to find out more, I was led to this, and some other Tolkien-based sites. On one of them I "met" someone in 2001 who was quite the flame. I met her later in person when she came to see Return of the King at a 'Trilogy Tuesday' marathon at its release in December 2003, and well, the rest just fell into place. Married the love of my life nearly 7 years ago, and all is right in the world. As for the movies, they stink, but were the catalyst that set this relationship in motion.

My reaction was the silly "awww" at this. (though I personally find this "awww" thingy silly, so I tried to sound it like Minions' at the end of Despicable Me1). Your story is really sweet.

Inziladun · 06-22-2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowdog

The PJ movies did this for me...
Due to their making, and the rumor and speculation of their making, I had a curiousity about them. I had read Lord of the Rings in the mid-70's and re-read them several times before I first heard of the movie production in 1999. Having gone 'online' to find out more, I was led to this, and some other Tolkien-based sites. On one of them I "met" someone in 2001 who was quite the flame. I met her later in person when she came to see Return of the King at a 'Trilogy Tuesday' marathon at its release in December 2003, and well, the rest just fell into place. Married the love of my life nearly 7 years ago, and all is right in the world. As for the movies, they stink, but were the catalyst that set this relationship in motion.

Without question, a very blessed result of PJ's machinations. So he's Gollum, then, doing good he did not intend.

Snowdog · 06-23-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Without question, a very blessed result of PJ's machinations. So he's Gollum, then, doing good he did not intend.

Lol, yeah, something like that. But it could have been anyone making LotR movies. The Trilogy Tuesday was quite fun, with costuming and the bar across from the theatre where we would go for brews and shots between movies...

Faramir Jones · 08-07-2014, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowdog

The PJ movies did this for me...I met her later in person when she came to see Return of the King at a 'Trilogy Tuesday' marathon at its release in December 2003, and well, the rest just fell into place. Married the love of my life nearly 7 years ago, and all is right in the world. As for the movies, they stink, but were the catalyst that set this relationship in motion.

I'm very glad to read that they had such a beneficial effect for you and her, Snowdog.

For me, their effect has been very little, though I give the first (and best) one credit for helping me decide to join the Tolkien Society in 2002, starting my involvement with other Tolkien fans.

FerniesApple · 08-13-2014, 11:10 AM

What do these movies do for me?
The Hobbit movies give me a headache, almost as big as when I try to read this green font on black background. I cant read for more than a minute without a migraine, pity I was looking forward to some good discussions.

10-31-2006, 02:58 PM	#2
Elladan and Elrohir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Halls of Mandos Posts: 332	That's right; The Hobbit is still coming, even though it may well be four or five years till we see it. __________________ "If you're referring to the incident with the dragon, I was barely involved. All I did was give your uncle a little nudge out of the door." THE HOBBIT - IT'S COMING

10-31-2006, 05:47 PM	#3
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Truth be told, Boromir, the earth didn't move for me. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

11-01-2006, 02:22 AM	#5
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	The biggest thing the movies did for me was kind of not for me. ( ) More people, icluding some of my friends, got interested in the LotR too and I got more people to babble about LotR with... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

11-14-2006, 02:32 AM	#7
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	As much as I like to gripe about the movies, I must admit that they have done one or two things for me. I was a longtime fan of the book well before the world knew of PJs plans to film live action versions, having already read it probably a dozen times. After seeing TTT at the theatre, I felt an overwhelming need to talk to other Tolkien fans, to discuss and mostly to vent my frustrations! So I searched around on the internet, and without much ado found The Barrow Downs. Over the years since joining, this site has afforded me a great deal of pleasure and entertainment. The creators, moderators and administrators of this site have created a warm and friendly environment in which to discuss Tolkien's works and gain further, deeper appreciation of his fantasy realms, with a site design that has made this my favourite website by a significant margin. The making of the movies afforded me a chance to be an Orc extra, and for three days away from university I had the absolute best time ever, playing Orc under glorious winter blue skies on the central volcanic plateau of the North Island. I still can't believe they paid me for that experience... I would have paid them! The movies have also reaffirmed my love for the book, in that I have taken changes, omissions and additions to heart. Before TTT came out, I had no idea how attached I had become to Tolkien's written word. One of the great things that I took away from the movies, particularly ROTK, is the heartwarming friendship between Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin. While all the elements are present in the script and no embellishment was necessary, it was quite something to see them up on the screen, portrayed by real people with real emotions coming to the forefront. I was so affected by this that when it came time for Frodo to sail west, I found myself crying in the theatre, which I have not done for any other movie (although I came close in both The Last Starfighter and Rabbit-Proof Fence). That said, I was also drawing on the very emotional last chapter of the book. I must also mention PJs achievements as a director. Although I disagree with him on many points, I appreciate the work he did to get the movies backed, and film all three simultaneously. Having seen the props and costumes close up, I also appreciate the work that Richard Taylor and Ngila Dickson performed. Every item was so lovingly crafted! So, I guess I'm saying that the LOTR movies have given me an appreciation for the art of moviemaking in general. __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.

06-20-2014, 06:40 AM	#9
Lotrelf Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 265	The thing movies did to me was introducing me to Professor Tolkien's world and work. I'd liked the movies, cast, sets, and everything. Watching the films was a good experience to me, though I didn't watch ROTK PROPERLY until now (I think last month). __________________ A short saying oft contains much wisdom. ~Sophocles

11-06-2006, 02:29 PM	#6
Erue Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montana Badlands Posts: 13	Having read the books first (repeatedly) I was overcome with that "they will destroy this" sentiment that is so common of me and movies. (I did like Misery though). I was also "somewhat" discouraged when I heard Sean Bean was cast for Boromir. I obssessed on that one issue, honestly. I didn't think he was a good choice (not that anyone could have fulfilled my expectations at the time..) Boromir, in my mind, has always been the "ideal" man. I expected Boromir to be powerful, and all of the things that he is, but also, since childhood, in my mind the man has had just a tinge of sexy. I didn't think Sean Bean would pull that off. But I was wrong. Very wrong. So, what have they done for me? They caused me great fear, apprehension, then relief, and now great pleasure. (Also, I now envision this Boromir when I read the books, and that is a good thing ) I love the movies, I think they are exceptionally well-done. They are not the books, but they are a most welcome addition to my collection.

06-21-2014, 02:08 PM	#10
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Well, I can honestly say that PJ's films did at least achieve the effect of heightening my appreciation of the books. Every time I go through a re-read of LOTR, Tolkien's characterizations and singularly effective verbiage shine all the more, especially when I think of lines like 'even the smallest person can change the course of the future.' __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

06-22-2014, 04:33 AM	#11
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 646	The PJ movies did this for me... Due to their making, and the rumor and speculation of their making, I had a curiousity about them. I had read Lord of the Rings in the mid-70's and re-read them several times before I first heard of the movie production in 1999. Having gone 'online' to find out more, I was led to this, and some other Tolkien-based sites. On one of them I "met" someone in 2001 who was quite the flame. I met her later in person when she came to see Return of the King at a 'Trilogy Tuesday' marathon at its release in December 2003, and well, the rest just fell into place. Married the love of my life nearly 7 years ago, and all is right in the world. As for the movies, they stink, but were the catalyst that set this relationship in motion.

08-13-2014, 11:10 AM	#16
FerniesApple Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 92	What do these movies do for me? The Hobbit movies give me a headache, almost as big as when I try to read this green font on black background. I cant read for more than a minute without a migraine, pity I was looking forward to some good discussions.