Posted December 9, 2007 I'm hoping/praying that the majority of you realised where this quote was from. If you guessed Bambi, then you're a bluddy idiot and don't deserve to be on this planet. Go back to Mars where you belong! If you guessed Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, then you chose WISELY. I just put this film on half an hour ago, out of pure boredom. Extended edition, and once again, I find myself fixated, like I did all those years ago. This is such a cracking film, and as faithful to the book as they could probably get away with. Still pissed they missed out Tom Bombadill, but you can't have them all. Let us hear your views on this film. Masterpiece, or Misery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Masterpiece. Unquestionable. As far as adaptions go, one of the very best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Stunning films. Purely because I'm a sucker for wars, especially with swords and archers. Havn't read the books, I'm not a book man but I may read them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Fantastic films. Masterpiece though? Belle Ville Rendevous is a masterpiece. The Godfather, Le' Circe de Rouge, Trainspotting, Dr. Strangelove - All these films are masterpieces because they do a lot with with not very much. Lord of The Rings does a lot with a lot. It does it very well I grant you, but still. If you want a Peter Jackson "masterpiece" I'd hold something like The Frighteners over Lord of the Rings any day. They're certainly better then the books mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Brilliant Movies. Awesome to watch. I loved seeing them each year at the cinema. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Fantastic films. Masterpiece though? Belle Ville Rendevous is a masterpiece. The Godfather, Le' Circe de Rouge, Trainspotting, Dr. Strangelove - All these films are masterpieces because they do a lot with with not very much. Lord of The Rings does a lot with a lot with a lot. It does it very well I grant you, but still. If you want a Peter Jackson "masterpiece" I'd hold something like The Frighteners over Lord of the Rings any day. They're certainly better then the books mind. They ain't better than the books. And as for Peter Jackson's masterpiece... either Heavenly Creatures or Braindead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 I hate Lord of The Rings. It's just one massive cliche, the books are 1500 pages of pointless, self indulgent excrement. That said, some parts of the films are pretty entertaining, and I quite like them, even though that idiot Jackson doesn't understand the concept of editing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 It was a great film. I always find it funny to go back to it after watching the other two, because the beginning was so happy and green, and then it all just goes blackest black as the blackest night of evil doom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 They ain't better than the books. And as for Peter Jackson's masterpiece... either Heavenly Creatures or Braindead. The books are just far too thick. The Hobbit is an amazing piece of storytelling, but LoTR just bogs itself down. And yes, Braindead is amazing. Though I will always consider The Frighteners to be a rather underrated classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Every time I watch one of those movies, I get all pumped, and can't stop think about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 The books are just far too thick. The Hobbit is an amazing piece of storytelling, but LoTR just bogs itself down. And yes, Braindead is amazing. Though I will always consider The Frighteners to be a rather underrated classic. Bad Taste FTW. As for the films? After several watchings, you just want to watch the second disc and see all the action, tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Can't stand the films. They send me to sleep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 I hate Lord of The Rings. It's just one massive cliche, the books are 1500 pages of pointless, self indulgent excrement. That said, some parts of the films are pretty entertaining, and I quite like them, even though that idiot Jackson doesn't understand the concept of editing. GTFO! Masterpieces, but after seeing the extended editions and all the extras, the work that they went to, the attention to detail everythig, simply bloody amazing. Only rivaled by Star Wars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 They are good films, but not THAT good. They are relatively entertaining, but they are all far too long. To be honest, I'd prefer to watch a lot of other films over them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Really overated, the cinematography is stunning though. Too much of the script is crap though, most of the cringe inducing lines aren't in the books either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 I never really got into that LoTR fever. I enjoyed the third film but felt that the other two dragged on far too long. Also I'm not a big fan of this fantasy mediaeval things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Can't stand the films. They send me to sleep. Sleep? I can understand you don't like them, but... sleep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Really good effects, acting, editing, directing and well... everything. Still boring though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 I just didn't enjoy them as much as everyone said I would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 I really dislike the books... sorry to any fans! Anyway, the films aren't too bad, I liked the second most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Masterpiece. Only thing that lets me down is not long ago I got like some super-special edition set of all three, and now I have no reason to buy it whenever it comes out on hd dvd or blu-ray... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 I guessed the quote wrong. I thought it was Bambi, I'll be heading off to Mars now. I actually thought this going to be a film about Marathon Man and torture with dental tools. C'est La Vie. I'm surprised that there are actually people who don't like the Lord of the Rings films. Sure they are long (don't watch all the extended editions at once, your eyes will bleed and you will die) but as individual films they are gripping visual feasts. Oh well, can't please everyone I guess. What I always find amazing is that they're by the some guy who did Braindead and Bad Taste, which are about as far removed as a monkey from microwave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 Films aren't that great, after watching the first movie I got the book trilogy, see what the book was like with a new copy, since the older ones had pages stuck together by everyone spunking on it. The books are shit. Simple as. The movie's aren't that bad, but I wouldn't go out my way to watch them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2007 The books are shit. Simple as. One thing is you not liking them... but they're quality is undeniable, if we carry this on, you'll just make a fool out of yourself so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
