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Re: It's very close to the original story (i.e., if in doubt, read the BOOK)

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In Reply to: It's very close to the original story (i.e., if in doubt, read the BOOK) posted by Audiophilander on August 25, 2002 at 20:53:59:

The way the movie ends is completely different than in the book. I found that very annoying, and unnecessary.

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Consider it an artistic decision on the Director's part. - Audiophilander 04:41:22 08/28/02 (2)
There are one or two scenes in the picture that I felt could've been dispensed with, but overall it was a stunning success both artistically and from the standpoint of respecting Tolkein's original vision. Keep in mind that this is an epic that most folk's had given up on ever being filmed properly.
AuPh
- Re: Consider it an artistic decision on the Director's part. - Larry S 17:10:19 08/28/02 (1)
  And how about that terrible portrayal of Elrond. Of course, I don't know what an elf would behave like, but somehow, I doubt it would be like a an Agent from the Matrix. Was practically the same (stiff, wooden) performance.
  - I beg to differ. - Audiophilander 19:58:03 08/28/02 (0)
    The actor's portrayals in those two films were entirely different, IMHO; if my wife hadn't pointed out to me who he was I wouldn't have made the actor's connection with both movies. Of course some may see this differently, but I found the actor's performance in LoTR was restrined, aristocratic and circumspect, reflective of the Elfin character's wisdom & long life (i.e., immortality).
    AuPh

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