Author Topic: Lord of the Rings trilogy is the best film trilogy (Read 8230 times)

Himu · « **Reply #120 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:57:49 PM »

Quote from: Wrath2X on September 21, 2011, 10:03:29 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on September 21, 2011, 05:03:13 PM
Sam is my favorite character in the series.

This explains a lot.

Sam is often cited as the best character series. He's a fan favorite. He's honorable and noble, he's the one character NOT swayed by the ring, he kicks Shelob's ass while holding pots and pans on his back, in the Scour of the Shire he HAULS ASS, and he ends up with 13 - count them, THIRTEEN - children. On top of that, unlike in the films, Sam is quick witted and has a great sense of humor.

I can't think of a single character better than Sam in the Fellowship.

MAYBE Gimli.

Himu · « **Reply #121 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:03:14 PM »

Meh.

The only ones I'd probably put near Sam are Gimli or Boromir.

Himu · « **Reply #122 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:05:51 PM »

You saying you don't like Sam? What kinda of LotR fan doesn't like Sam? You'd put Merry and Pippin over Sam? And you're talking about terrible opinions?

Positive Touch · « **Reply #123 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:09:20 PM »

that's the truth

Himu · « **Reply #124 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:13:33 PM »

Aragorn is cool but he's kind of emo.

Himu · « **Reply #125 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:15:54 PM »

Legolas and Gimli > Aragorn

Himu · « **Reply #126 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:19:05 PM »

The Aragorn I remember doubts himself: over his place on the thrown, over his relationship with Arwen, over his leadership of the fellowship. Aside from Frodo and maybe Pippin he doubts himself the most out of the Fellowship and at least Frodo has an excuse.

Himu · « **Reply #127 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:26:17 PM »

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #128 on:** September 22, 2011, 12:00:00 AM »

Boromir>*

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Positive Touch · « **Reply #129 on:** September 22, 2011, 01:10:49 AM »

boromir was a weak bitch who died cuz he couldn't control himself

the emo stuff about aragorn was mostly added in the movies. arwen was barely mentioned in the books, and iirc wasn't he just away from the throne to help gandalf? he spent most of his time being a guide & leader that continually pushed people when they felt they couldn't go on. then he killed the bad guys and became a king

Himu · « **Reply #130 on:** September 22, 2011, 01:13:50 AM »

I haven't read the books since I was 15 so I don't remember. But I definitely remember Aragorn blaming himself for fellowship falling about. I definitely preferred Gimli and Legolas over Aragorn.

Since it's been so long, I may re-read LotR. I grew up with the stories, so maybe I'll have a better appreciation as an adult.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #131 on:** September 22, 2011, 02:05:17 AM »

OVerall the film added more depth to the characters, who were rather one dimensional in the novel. They had to play up the romance angle with Aragorn and Arwen, naturally. From what I've read they'll be doing the same thing with The Hobbit, adding some female elf (played by Kate from Lost, smh)

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #132 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:00:14 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on September 21, 2011, 08:19:35 PM

read em anyways. they're awesome

no, not really (ok, I enjoyed the first but after that no thanks)

TEEEPO · « **Reply #133 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:20:31 AM »

this thread is seriously making me reconsider rereading the books.

swore i never would. such great memories

well the hobbit is a book i could easily read over and over. not sure about the other three

TEEEPO · « **Reply #134 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:25:15 AM »

yeh, fuck it.

terrible idea.

Himu · « **Reply #135 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:37:39 AM »

how far did you get

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #136 on:** September 22, 2011, 05:35:40 AM »

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #137 on:** September 22, 2011, 05:50:49 AM »

how can prose be simultaneously 'dry' and 'overly flowery' himuro?

Himu · « **Reply #138 on:** September 22, 2011, 09:54:10 AM »

I don't see how that's a contradiction.

It's dry BECAUSE of descriptions of every single living thing, placing an emphasis more on the world by description rather than letting the audience fill in the blanks with their imaginations. At the same time, these descriptions are often flowery poems that bore the shit out of me. The result are one-dimensional characters, like PD said, because Tolkien places specific emphasis on the history of the world, and the land of Middle Earth moreso than their actions and character development.

I still really like the books but fuck.

I'm so torn on them.

If you've read the Fellowship of the Ring -- THE BEST LotR book -- then you know what I'm talking about. Read the Council meeting at Rivendell. It is like 10-15 pages of characters talking between each other. Just pure dialogue. Holy shit.

I originally read the books when I was 14 and holy poop, that shit was tedium.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #139 on:** September 22, 2011, 10:00:49 AM »

What's with Cheebs and his Vodlermort and Saurarman misspellings

Cheebo · « **Reply #140 on:** September 22, 2011, 11:59:43 AM »

Usually post from phone. It doesn't autocorrect them!

Diunx · « **Reply #141 on:** September 22, 2011, 12:22:03 PM »

Quote from: magus on September 21, 2011, 10:58:50 AM

this thread should be about naked gun

Diunx · « **Reply #142 on:** September 22, 2011, 01:31:54 PM »

Quote from: Wrath2X on September 21, 2011, 10:03:29 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on September 21, 2011, 05:03:13 PM
Sam is my favorite character in the series.

This explains a lot.

Quote from: Cheebo on September 21, 2011, 08:05:49 PM
I bet finchers dragon tattoo will be better than the book. The trailer alone is already way better than it or the sweedish movie.

I haven't read the book but I do love the Swedish film. The swedish film already has the better looking chick so

I dare you to watch Mara's scenes in Youth in Revolt and say that again.

Mupepe · « **Reply #143 on:** September 22, 2011, 01:38:51 PM »

they both look gross in those pictures

Cheebo · « **Reply #144 on:** September 22, 2011, 01:39:37 PM »

Compare them sans Dragon Tattoo getup. Rooney Mara wins in a landslide.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #145 on:** September 22, 2011, 02:32:53 PM »

Come 2012, this thread will be about Nolan's Batman trilogy.

Cheebo · « **Reply #146 on:** September 22, 2011, 02:45:10 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on September 22, 2011, 02:32:53 PM

Come 2012, this thread will be about Nolan's Batman trilogy.

For a few weeks in july and when the trailer is released. Plenty of awesome shit next year other than just Batman.

Robo · « **Reply #147 on:** September 22, 2011, 02:54:13 PM »

Batman Begins is fucking terrible, so no.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #148 on:** September 22, 2011, 02:54:59 PM »

Batman Begins: 6.3
The Dark Knight: 8.7
Dark Knight Rises: Batman and Robin most likely

Mupepe · « **Reply #149 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:01:36 PM »

a 6.3 for Batman Begins? That's generous.

I can't decide which is more boring, Batman Begins or Following. I hated both.

Cheebo · « **Reply #150 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:04:31 PM »

I loved Batman Begins and really liked The Dark Knight but the endless teenagers on the internet treating the films like the greatest ever made and quoting the Joker nonstop and endless Nolan obsessions is just painful. I really really hope it isn't as bad when TDKR comes out like it was when TDK was everywhere.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #151 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:10:13 PM »

Quote from: Wrath2X on September 22, 2011, 03:08:31 PM

Both Nolan Batman movies were fuck awesome

Yep, this is the truth. Haters gonna hate, I guess.

Cheebo · « **Reply #152 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:13:00 PM »

They don't ruin the quality of the movies to me, still love them but the rabid fans of them are so horrible to witness at places like gaf.

Though it isn't the greatest trilogy ever, I'd put Indiana Jones (yes Temple of Doom is weak but Raiders is just that good), the original Star Wars, & The Lord of the Rings ahead of them still.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #153 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:17:12 PM »

I'd have to go with Star Wars and Indiana Jones as well, if only because they were movies that I watched over and over again as a kid and can still rewatch and enjoy today.

Diunx · « **Reply #154 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:26:21 PM »

This thread took a turn to the shit.

Begins haters

Diunx · « **Reply #155 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:27:12 PM »

Quote from: Wrath2X on September 22, 2011, 02:44:22 PM

Quote from: Cheebo on September 22, 2011, 01:39:37 PM
Compare them sans Dragon Tattoo getup. Rooney Mara wins in a landslide.

K

Rooney Mara:

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Yep Noomi still wins.

Isn't that the chick from entourage?

Cheebo · « **Reply #156 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:28:02 PM »

I am pretty sure she wasn't.

Mupepe · « **Reply #157 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:30:09 PM »

Begins is friggin boring. TDK is good shit though. I love Nolan movies but Begins and Following are fucking terrible, boring movies.

Diunx · « **Reply #158 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:33:10 PM »

Quote from: Cheebo on September 22, 2011, 03:28:02 PM

I am pretty sure she wasn't.

The one in Wrath's pic is Kate Mara not Rooney and sorry wrath but Kate is also hotter than Noomi.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #159 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:36:35 PM »

I like The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo book, but the Swedish movie was meh. I bet the Fincher version will be badass though, like Zodiac 2: Zodiac Harder.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #160 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:42:22 PM »

Yeah, the new trailer looks pretty great.

Cheebo · « **Reply #161 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:56:04 PM »

The sweedish movie was basically a decent made for tv movie, the fincher one looks incredible.

Mupepe · « **Reply #162 on:** September 22, 2011, 04:14:56 PM »

Quote from: Wrath2X on September 22, 2011, 03:53:07 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on September 22, 2011, 03:30:09 PM
Begins is friggin boring. TDK is good shit though. I love Nolan movies but Begins and Following are fucking terrible, boring movies.

Oh come the fuck on mups, Following I liked but I can agree on. Begins though? Dude when was the last time you've seen it.

A couple of months ago. The first hour or so is good. Not great, but good. But then after it's fucking terrible. The entire climax of the movie is a snoozefest and none of the characters are compelling.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #163 on:** September 22, 2011, 07:08:12 PM »

Quote from: Cheebo on September 22, 2011, 03:13:00 PM

They don't ruin the quality of the movies to me, still love them but the rabid fans of them are so horrible to witness at places like gaf.

Though it isn't the greatest trilogy ever, I'd put Indiana Jones (yes Temple of Doom is weak but Raiders is just that good), the original Star Wars, & The Lord of the Rings ahead of them still.

Rising would have to be amazing to even be in the conversation for trilogies

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Author Topic: Lord of the Rings trilogy is the best film trilogy (Read 8230 times)