An Unexpected Journey, or the morning after - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

LordPhillock · 04-23-2013, 05:09 PM

I really liked what Zigûr said. Especially since I've been trying to keep a record of what I wanted to have done in the "Hobbit" movie.

Also, I really enjoy these discussions too.

Zigûr · 04-30-2013, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LordPhillock

I really liked what Zigûr said. Especially since I've been trying to keep a record of what I wanted to have done in the "Hobbit" movie.

Why thank you. Honestly the whole thing feels like one missed opportunity after another in a certain light to my mind. I mean, take away all the additions to the story and the plot is relatively faithful, but the mood and tone is still all over the place. Consider the "good morning" sequence which was one of the most faithfully retained. Instead of the bluff Bilbo disguising his anxiety with more and more politeness we get the routine Martin Freeman bemused-and-cagey performance. Maybe it's just the strength of my mental images but a lot of the film's scenes seem to lack a certain gusto which is found in the source material.
In every one of these films there's something that stops me dead when I even consider rewatching them: incoherent wounded Frodo or dunderhead Treebeard or "go home Sam" or something like that. I think for "An Unexpected Journey" it has to be Thorin. What a bore.

Galadriel55 · 06-30-2013, 09:51 AM

Yesterday I had a group of friends over "to watch The Hobbit". By the time it got to Rivendell we had to pause for a second bathroom break, and since no one was paying any attention anyways to the movie and talking about random stuff instead we quit the movie and looked up funny LOTR/Hobbit-related videos, and then played board games. We decidedly decided that we are better off without TH.

Now what does that tell you about the movie? Too long and not interesting.

Michael Murry · 06-30-2013, 07:03 PM

"Pirates of the Third Age," based upon a New Zealand amusement park ride of the same name. Look for future installments in years to come.

alatar · 07-01-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Yesterday I had a group of friends over "to watch The Hobbit".

Friends?!? Friends?!?

True friends do not invite friends over to watch The Hobbit.

Inziladun · 07-01-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Yesterday I had a group of friends over "to watch The Hobbit". By the time it got to Rivendell we had to pause for a second bathroom break, and since no one was paying any attention anyways to the movie and talking about random stuff instead we quit the movie and looked up funny LOTR/Hobbit-related videos, and then played board games. We decidedly decided that we are better off without TH.

Now what does that tell you about the movie? Too long and not interesting.

This has happened to me on every rare occasion that I've tried to watch the LOTR films. It's the only time cleaning the catbox seems inviting.

Inziladun · 07-01-2013, 12:49 PM

just isn't in the cards for me.

My wife bought it on DVD when it was released, and then lent it to someone. From whose home it was stolen. Confusticate and bebother!

Morthoron · 07-01-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

This has happened to me on every rare occasion that I've tried to watch the LOTR films. It's the only time cleaning the catbox seems inviting.

It is said the Egyptians constructed the pyramids while watching the LotR films.

Galadriel55 · 07-02-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by alatar

Friends?!? Friends?!?

True friends do not invite friends over to watch The Hobbit.

Thing is, though they didn't love it on the first viewing, they liked it well enough. And, despite all my grumpiness, so did I. However, the second watching was just beyond human abilities...

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It is said the Egyptians constructed the pyramids while watching the LotR films.

The reason being, most likely, that the Chinese have reserved the Hobbit movies for their Great Wall.

Bêthberry · 07-02-2013, 05:59 PM

I'm sure Queen Beruthiel would not be amused.

The Hobbit and Cats

06-30-2013, 09:51 AM	#3
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,521	Yesterday I had a group of friends over "to watch The Hobbit". By the time it got to Rivendell we had to pause for a second bathroom break, and since no one was paying any attention anyways to the movie and talking about random stuff instead we quit the movie and looked up funny LOTR/Hobbit-related videos, and then played board games. We decidedly decided that we are better off without TH. Now what does that tell you about the movie? Too long and not interesting. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-30-2013, 07:03 PM	#4
Michael Murry Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 85	Pirates of the Third Age "Pirates of the Third Age," based upon a New Zealand amusement park ride of the same name. Look for future installments in years to come. __________________ "If it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic." -- Tweedledee

07-01-2013, 12:49 PM	#7
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Watching AUJ... just isn't in the cards for me. My wife bought it on DVD when it was released, and then lent it to someone. From whose home it was stolen. Confusticate and bebother! __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

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Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Dwarves and cats and interweb memes I'm sure Queen Beruthiel would not be amused. The Hobbit and Cats __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

04-23-2013, 05:09 PM	#1
LordPhillock Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 33	I really liked what Zigûr said. Especially since I've been trying to keep a record of what I wanted to have done in the "Hobbit" movie. Also, I really enjoy these discussions too.