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12-17-2007, 03:40 PM

I'm not sure, Lalwende. I think you're thinking of something else. Sure, if you watched the Lord of the Rings again and again and again and again, or read a book again and again or any book or movie or ate too much food, of course you'd get sick. But I was under the impression that Son of Numenor meant he found flaws in the film that he didn't see before. I don't know if the differences I'm trying to communicate make sense, or what SoN was really saying, but that's just my opinion.

Lalwendë · 12-18-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mithol

I'm not sure, Lalwende. I think you're thinking of something else. Sure, if you watched the Lord of the Rings again and again and again and again, or read a book again and again or any book or movie or ate too much food, of course you'd get sick. But I was under the impression that Son of Numenor meant he found flaws in the film that he didn't see before. I don't know if the differences I'm trying to communicate make sense, or what SoN was really saying, but that's just my opinion.

Same thing really. The novelty has worn off so you do notice the flaws more and are less able to tolerate them!

Neurion · 12-20-2007, 10:59 AM

I can barely stand to watch the films anymore. The men are all women, the women are all girls and the direction is ludicrously unsubtle at every opportunity.

More and more, I think, "how did ever enjoy this?"

12-28-2007, 06:31 PM

Greetings everyone!

I still very much enjoy watching the films, though I can see what you mean. As the films were all released around Christmas time, and several friends and I had grown so accustomed to going to the theater each year to watch the next installment, it has become somewhat of a Christmas tradition to sit down before Christmas and watch the films.

I'm sure the excitement of the films would have worn out some time ago had it not been an excuse to get friends together for the holidays. But it is certainly something I look forward to by mid-December each year.

Regards,
Ytheogan

Groin Redbeard · 12-28-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurion

I can barely stand to watch the films anymore. The men are all women, the women are all girls and the direction is ludicrously unsubtle at every opportunity.

More and more, I think, "how did ever enjoy this?"

What is wrong with you?!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 12-28-2007, 08:06 PM

Hey you know that for some people that it is boring to watch some movies even if they are based off of a favourite book for example I hate and hate it even more when I watch it, Spiderman or Superman, pretty much anything that has to do with those stupid "Super" hero's I can't stand it!

Groin Redbeard · 01-09-2008, 06:13 PM

Everyone in this thread keeps saying how they hate certain parts of the movies because this part isn't as good as I hoped it to be, or this part should have had this and that, or this scene should have been longer.

The thing is for me, I try to always have that feeling of when I first saw the movies. That feeling was awsome and I never want to loose it.

Instead of saying negative things about the movies, how about saying nice things like: I'm glad that they were made in the first place!

Thinlómien · 01-10-2008, 03:14 AM

I think it's rather funny - I rewatched the movies after a long while of not watching them and I liked them actually more than before (even though less than when they first came out).

Time is to blame. The movies have existed long enough for me to accept them and I daresay I've grown up too and become less of a purist. (I remember when I first watched the movies I loved complaining about things like colour of the horses etc.

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The actors (especially Viggo Mortensen and David Wenham) annoyed me less than they did before - they were doing a decent job, after all, even though I must say I found Orlando Bloom even more annoying than before. Uncanonicity troubled me far less than before, even though I still think Jackson got many things plain wrong (like the Elves coming to Helm's Deep and Frodo ordering Sam to go away... eurgh).

Lastly, I must say I truly enjoyed watching the movies, thanks to a few amazingly excellent actors (Sean Bean, Sir Ian McKellen and Bernard Hill), breathtaking imaginery, beautiful music (I just love the Rohan theme) and the story, which I perceived, is still the same lovely story from the book.

Eönwë · 01-10-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Everyone in this thread keeps saying how they hate certain parts of the movies because this part isn't as good as I hoped it to be, or this part should have had this and that, or this scene should have been longer.

The thing is for me, I try to always have that feeling of when I first saw the movies. That feeling was awsome and I never want to loose it.

Instead of saying negative things about the movies, how about saying nice things like: I'm glad that they were made in the first place!

I so agree. But I like the EE more (just not the Gandalf vs WK scene).

12-20-2007, 10:59 AM	#3
Neurion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Standing amidst the slaughter I have wreaked upon the orcs Posts: 258	I can barely stand to watch the films anymore. The men are all women, the women are all girls and the direction is ludicrously unsubtle at every opportunity. More and more, I think, "how did ever enjoy this?" __________________ ____________________________________ "And a cold voice rang forth from the blade. Yea, I will drink thy blood, that I may forget the blood of Beleg my master, and of Brandir slain unjustly. I will slay thee swiftly."

12-28-2007, 08:06 PM	#6
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Hey you know that for some people that it is boring to watch some movies even if they are based off of a favourite book for example I hate and hate it even more when I watch it, Spiderman or Superman, pretty much anything that has to do with those stupid "Super" hero's I can't stand it! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

01-09-2008, 06:13 PM	#7
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Everyone in this thread keeps saying how they hate certain parts of the movies because this part isn't as good as I hoped it to be, or this part should have had this and that, or this scene should have been longer. The thing is for me, I try to always have that feeling of when I first saw the movies. That feeling was awsome and I never want to loose it. Instead of saying negative things about the movies, how about saying nice things like: I'm glad that they were made in the first place! __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

01-10-2008, 03:14 AM	#8
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I think it's rather funny - I rewatched the movies after a long while of not watching them and I liked them actually more than before (even though less than when they first came out). Time is to blame. The movies have existed long enough for me to accept them and I daresay I've grown up too and become less of a purist. (I remember when I first watched the movies I loved complaining about things like colour of the horses etc. ) The actors (especially Viggo Mortensen and David Wenham) annoyed me less than they did before - they were doing a decent job, after all, even though I must say I found Orlando Bloom even more annoying than before. Uncanonicity troubled me far less than before, even though I still think Jackson got many things plain wrong (like the Elves coming to Helm's Deep and Frodo ordering Sam to go away... eurgh). Lastly, I must say I truly enjoyed watching the movies, thanks to a few amazingly excellent actors (Sean Bean, Sir Ian McKellen and Bernard Hill), breathtaking imaginery, beautiful music (I just love the Rohan theme) and the story, which I perceived, is still the same lovely story from the book. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-17-2007, 03:40 PM	#1
Mithol Guest Posts: n/a	I'm not sure, Lalwende. I think you're thinking of something else. Sure, if you watched the Lord of the Rings again and again and again and again, or read a book again and again or any book or movie or ate too much food, of course you'd get sick. But I was under the impression that Son of Numenor meant he found flaws in the film that he didn't see before. I don't know if the differences I'm trying to communicate make sense, or what SoN was really saying, but that's just my opinion.

12-28-2007, 06:31 PM	#4
Ytheogan Guest Posts: n/a	Greetings everyone! I still very much enjoy watching the films, though I can see what you mean. As the films were all released around Christmas time, and several friends and I had grown so accustomed to going to the theater each year to watch the next installment, it has become somewhat of a Christmas tradition to sit down before Christmas and watch the films. I'm sure the excitement of the films would have worn out some time ago had it not been an excuse to get friends together for the holidays. But it is certainly something I look forward to by mid-December each year. Regards, Ytheogan