What was the WORST new scene in the three EE's? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elladan and Elrohir · 06-17-2006, 07:11 PM

All right, so you've sung Jackson's praises in giving your favorite new scene in the three EE's. So now, what in your opinion is the WORST new scene in the three EE's?

My choice would have to be the confrontation of Gandalf and the Witch-king in ROTK. Still not sure why they had to show Gandalf getting his rear end kicked, and I'm really not sure why the Witch-king hears Rohan-horns and suddenly decides to pass up killing G.

I would say the Mouth of Sauron scene because of what happens at the end of it, but the rest of the scene is so good. So yeah, Gandalf vs. WK is my pick.

So, what infuriated my fellow BDers?

Ar-Pharazon · 06-18-2006, 02:32 PM

I would agree on the two scenes mentioned above, but I also will add the scene with the confrontation with Aragorn and co. with the Corsair’s. It was so poor and seemed to detract from the seriousness of the storyline of Minas Tirith being overrun by the hosts of Mordor.

The other scene was that of Eowyn when she is tucked in by Aragorn and grabs his arm and says the dream that was Faramir’s dream in the book. It really seemed thrown in there and unless you had for knowledge of what that meant you would be like what the heck does that have to do with this.

The Only Real Estel · 06-19-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Elladan and Elrohir

My choice would have to be the confrontation of Gandalf and the Witch-king in ROTK. Still not sure why they had to show Gandalf getting his rear end kicked, and I'm really not sure why the Witch-king hears Rohan-horns and suddenly decides to pass up killing G.

Oh Lord here we go again.

Not that I don't agree with you (mostly), but I hope this doesn't spark yet another Gandalf/Witch-King debate.

Elladan and Elrohir · 07-01-2006, 03:48 PM

Ah, sorry. That is not my intent. Not that this topic has generated much discussion yet, but in the event that it does, please stay away from excessive G/W-K bashing.

Kath · 07-01-2006, 04:04 PM

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Not that this topic has generated much discussion yet, but in the event that it does, please stay away from excessive G/W-K bashing.

The fanfic or the scene

Worst new scene, agreed the end of the Mouth of Sauron bit, though only because of what we know from the books, with Aragorn not even needing to raise a weapon to cause fear.

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 07-10-2006, 06:57 PM

Well, everything mentioned was from the ROTK EE DVD, which I have refused to watch...I've seen all the special features, but not the actual movie because I'd heard multiple places that it just wasn't as good as the theatrical release, which I loved (in spite of it not completely matching the book, it is my absolute favorite of the three). So I didn't watch that one. But I have seen FOTR and TTT...so allow me to contribute my least favorite scene from the TTT EE, since I loved the FOTR version.

I didn't like the construction and flow of the TTT EE as a whole, especially towards the end, but one moment just stuck out in particular as especially bad.

It's the scene where Legolas and Gimli are arguing about their final tallies, and Gimli delivers his (in)famous "nervous system" line, in a weak attempt at humor. It was laughable, but didn't have the effect they were going for...and got a cringe from me, instead of a laugh. It just completely jarred me out of Middle-earth. I'm assuming that was the reason why it was left out of the theatrical release, and I just don't see what was gained by putting it into the EE at all.

Beanamir of Gondor · 07-20-2006, 01:30 PM

Ah, Azaelia, then it's just as well that you haven't seen the newest Legolas-Gimli scene in RotK EE, probably my least favorite scene. Legolas and Gimli have a drinking game... and the elf wins. By a landslide of wet tankards and a slight tingling in his hands. As the dwarf passes out on the floor. Argh. Somtimes the Comic Relief Team of Legolas & Gimli just doesn't do it.

06-17-2006, 07:11 PM	#1
Elladan and Elrohir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Halls of Mandos Posts: 332	What was the WORST new scene in the three EE's? All right, so you've sung Jackson's praises in giving your favorite new scene in the three EE's. So now, what in your opinion is the WORST new scene in the three EE's? My choice would have to be the confrontation of Gandalf and the Witch-king in ROTK. Still not sure why they had to show Gandalf getting his rear end kicked, and I'm really not sure why the Witch-king hears Rohan-horns and suddenly decides to pass up killing G. I would say the Mouth of Sauron scene because of what happens at the end of it, but the rest of the scene is so good. So yeah, Gandalf vs. WK is my pick. So, what infuriated my fellow BDers? __________________ "If you're referring to the incident with the dragon, I was barely involved. All I did was give your uncle a little nudge out of the door." THE HOBBIT - IT'S COMING

06-18-2006, 02:32 PM	#2
Ar-Pharazon Pile O'Bones Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 15	I would agree on the two scenes mentioned above, but I also will add the scene with the confrontation with Aragorn and co. with the Corsair’s. It was so poor and seemed to detract from the seriousness of the storyline of Minas Tirith being overrun by the hosts of Mordor. The other scene was that of Eowyn when she is tucked in by Aragorn and grabs his arm and says the dream that was Faramir’s dream in the book. It really seemed thrown in there and unless you had for knowledge of what that meant you would be like what the heck does that have to do with this. __________________ Do I seem fair but feel foul or do I seem foul but feel fair? Ah the questions of life.

07-01-2006, 03:48 PM	#4
Elladan and Elrohir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Halls of Mandos Posts: 332	Ah, sorry. That is not my intent. Not that this topic has generated much discussion yet, but in the event that it does, please stay away from excessive G/W-K bashing. __________________ "If you're referring to the incident with the dragon, I was barely involved. All I did was give your uncle a little nudge out of the door." THE HOBBIT - IT'S COMING

07-10-2006, 06:57 PM	#6
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	Well, everything mentioned was from the ROTK EE DVD, which I have refused to watch...I've seen all the special features, but not the actual movie because I'd heard multiple places that it just wasn't as good as the theatrical release, which I loved (in spite of it not completely matching the book, it is my absolute favorite of the three). So I didn't watch that one. But I have seen FOTR and TTT...so allow me to contribute my least favorite scene from the TTT EE, since I loved the FOTR version. I didn't like the construction and flow of the TTT EE as a whole, especially towards the end, but one moment just stuck out in particular as especially bad. It's the scene where Legolas and Gimli are arguing about their final tallies, and Gimli delivers his (in)famous "nervous system" line, in a weak attempt at humor. It was laughable, but didn't have the effect they were going for...and got a cringe from me, instead of a laugh. It just completely jarred me out of Middle-earth. I'm assuming that was the reason why it was left out of the theatrical release, and I just don't see what was gained by putting it into the EE at all. __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."

07-20-2006, 01:30 PM	#7
Beanamir of Gondor Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: the Shadow Gallery Posts: 276	Ah, Azaelia, then it's just as well that you haven't seen the newest Legolas-Gimli scene in RotK EE, probably my least favorite scene. Legolas and Gimli have a drinking game... and the elf wins. By a landslide of wet tankards and a slight tingling in his hands. As the dwarf passes out on the floor. Argh. Somtimes the Comic Relief Team of Legolas & Gimli just doesn't do it. __________________ The answer to life is no longer 42. It's 4 8 15 16 23... 42. "I only lent you my body; you lent me your dream."