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Haramu · 06-11-2013, 11:37 AM

The new hobbit trailer looks very unappealing. Too much CGI In fact even some the of the elves are CGI. It totally ruins the movie.

Aganzir · 06-11-2013, 03:47 PM

It does.

I'm linking it here to make access easier for people who haven't come across it yet and want to waste two minutes (and eventually perhaps three hours) of their precious life.

As I said elsewhere, after seeing it Tauriel is the least of my concerns. It looks and sounds like a bad computer game.

Seriously the feeling I got is I'm not sure I want to sit through it in the cinema. I probably will though, because hey, hot dwarves.

Arphen Silverhair · 06-11-2013, 03:59 PM

Hello Folks!

My opinion:

Well, it's obviously not yet finished. The CGI. Especially on Smaug who otherwise seems to be very good!!

Action looks over the top again, ok, but we knew that would be happening.

But REALLY..:
The locations look amazing. Mirkwood, Thranduils Halls, Dale, Esgaroth.
I thought even though the CGI was not perfect, they were beautiful.

And Thranduil is pure AWESOMENESS!

Cheers

Galadriel55 · 06-11-2013, 04:17 PM

Welcome to the Downs, Arphen! Enjoy discussing stuffs!

Comments on the trailer:

0:22 - MAJESTIC THORIN!!!

0:24 - Bilbo didn't bother closing the barrels with the Dwarves?! What a nice friend. And are the elves blind not to notice???

0:27 - why are the black butterflies blue?

0:29 - why are there chimpanzee-like humans jumping on trees? Are those meant to be Elves?

0:36 - that Legolas is so clearly animated. Seriously?

0:40 - Return to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Fluffy's back!!!

1:23 - they can't even make a thrilling escape sequence without a fight in it?

1:24 - and of course Legolas is pwning all the baddies.

1:25 - can you actually jump that high in RL, we wonders.

1:52 - I love how noiselessly Bilbo walks.

Conclusion: this trailer should be called Everything Wrong with DOS in 2 Minutes Or Less.

Kuruharan · 06-11-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

0:24 - Bilbo didn't bother closing the barrels with the Dwarves?! What a nice friend. And are the elves blind not to notice???

0:29 - why are there chimpanzee-like humans jumping on trees? Are those meant to be Elves?

I think those were the elves shooting at the dwarves because they didn't have the lids on so everyone could see them escaping.

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1:23 - they can't even make a thrilling escape sequence without a fight in it?

Evidence suggests no.

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Conclusion: this trailer should be called Everything Wrong with DOS in 2 Minutes Or Less.

I have a bad feeling that this is just scratching the surface of everything wrong with DOS.

Zigûr · 06-11-2013, 07:39 PM

I take it the huge thing trying to get into the room that the Dwarves are barricading (in a repeat of the Cave Troll scene from "Fellowship", I might suggest) is a bear, perhaps even Beorn himself?

But this sums it up for me:
"It is not our fight."
"It is our fight."

This appallingly simplistic, cliché-ridden dialogue has got to be the worst part of these films, worse than shonky CGI Elves turning up everywhere they're not needed.

"What if it's a trap?!?"
"It's undoubtedly a trap."

Spare me.

I thought the recent poster of Bilbo in the wilderness before Erebor actually looked quite nice, incidentally.

Also Bard looks like the love child of Thorin and Legolas, which come to think of it will probably please a lot of fan fic writers

I honestly thought Thorin was talking to himself for a second.

EDIT: I'd like to add that a thread title like "Hobbit Trailer looks crap" is one of the reasons I joined this forum. We'd get crucified on TORN...

Morthoron · 06-11-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuruharan

I think those were the elves shooting at the dwarves because they didn't have the lids on so everyone could see them escaping.

Like the ludicrous Chutes-and-Ladders(TM) bit in the first movie, PJ takes implausibility to new levels with the uncovered barrels shooting the rapids. Have you ever canoed or kayaked down a rapids? It is imperative you keep your balance with oars, or else you are arse over teat and drowning. A barrel would be capsized in a matter of seconds. That whole gravity thing.

Bêthberry · 06-11-2013, 04:18 PM

I've seen that Bilbo/Smaug scene before--in Jurassic Park.

LordPhillock · 06-11-2013, 06:02 PM

This movie looks hilarious! This may be a bit unbelievable, but I love it for all the wrong reasons.

06-11-2013, 11:37 AM	#1
Haramu Newly Deceased Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 10	Hobbit Trailer looks crap The new hobbit trailer looks very unappealing. Too much CGI In fact even some the of the elves are CGI. It totally ruins the movie.

06-11-2013, 03:47 PM	#2
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	It does. I'm linking it here to make access easier for people who haven't come across it yet and want to waste two minutes (and eventually perhaps three hours) of their precious life. As I said elsewhere, after seeing it Tauriel is the least of my concerns. It looks and sounds like a bad computer game. Seriously the feeling I got is I'm not sure I want to sit through it in the cinema. I probably will though, because hey, hot dwarves. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

06-11-2013, 04:17 PM	#4
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,310	Welcome to the Downs, Arphen! Enjoy discussing stuffs! Comments on the trailer: 0:22 - MAJESTIC THORIN!!! 0:24 - Bilbo didn't bother closing the barrels with the Dwarves?! What a nice friend. And are the elves blind not to notice??? 0:27 - why are the black butterflies blue? 0:29 - why are there chimpanzee-like humans jumping on trees? Are those meant to be Elves? 0:36 - that Legolas is so clearly animated. Seriously? 0:40 - Return to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Fluffy's back!!! 1:23 - they can't even make a thrilling escape sequence without a fight in it? 1:24 - and of course Legolas is pwning all the baddies. 1:25 - can you actually jump that high in RL, we wonders. 1:52 - I love how noiselessly Bilbo walks. Conclusion: this trailer should be called Everything Wrong with DOS in 2 Minutes Or Less. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-11-2013, 07:39 PM	#6
Zigûr Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 785	I take it the huge thing trying to get into the room that the Dwarves are barricading (in a repeat of the Cave Troll scene from "Fellowship", I might suggest) is a bear, perhaps even Beorn himself? But this sums it up for me: "It is not our fight." "It is our fight." This appallingly simplistic, cliché-ridden dialogue has got to be the worst part of these films, worse than shonky CGI Elves turning up everywhere they're not needed. "What if it's a trap?!?" "It's undoubtedly a trap." Spare me. I thought the recent poster of Bilbo in the wilderness before Erebor actually looked quite nice, incidentally. Also Bard looks like the love child of Thorin and Legolas, which come to think of it will probably please a lot of fan fic writers I honestly thought Thorin was talking to himself for a second. EDIT: I'd like to add that a thread title like "Hobbit Trailer looks crap" is one of the reasons I joined this forum. We'd get crucified on TORN... __________________ "Since the evening of that day we have journeyed from the shadow of Tol Brandir." "On foot?" cried Éomer. Last edited by Zigûr; 06-11-2013 at 08:21 PM.

06-11-2013, 04:18 PM	#8
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,977	I've seen that Bilbo/Smaug scene before--in Jurassic Park. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

06-11-2013, 03:59 PM	#3
Arphen Silverhair Newly Deceased Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Greenwood Posts: 8	Hello Folks! My opinion: Well, it's obviously not yet finished. The CGI. Especially on Smaug who otherwise seems to be very good!! Action looks over the top again, ok, but we knew that would be happening. But REALLY..: The locations look amazing. Mirkwood, Thranduils Halls, Dale, Esgaroth. I thought even though the CGI was not perfect, they were beautiful. And Thranduil is pure AWESOMENESS! Cheers

06-11-2013, 06:02 PM	#9
LordPhillock Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 33	This movie looks hilarious! This may be a bit unbelievable, but I love it for all the wrong reasons.