If u had the chance to be Peter Jackson - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Frwek · 01-11-2003, 08:51 AM

hi... just wanna know ur opinions..if u really had a chance to direct LOTR movie..any scenes u would like to change? or add any other scenes u might think it would make the movie even more better? Most importantly....would u change the story? maybesome parts? oh yea...what about the actor and actors? think of anyone that u think they might have a chance of doing a better job then the present actors? Well...i wouldn't want to change any of the present crew members...i think they are all awesome!!!esp PJ..thanks~~Elves are Cool =)~

elf_Legolas · 01-12-2003, 10:15 AM

I wouldn't of killed Haldir, might've had him injured badly, but not killed.

Armani_Elf · 01-12-2003, 10:50 AM

that haldir wouldn't die. he would've ran into the keep JUST in time. Make sure that EVERY song that was in the film goes to the soundtrack. EVERY BIT OF IT.make sure i shower ALL the time. PJ looks terrible. I'm saying that on behalf of the Elves community erm....cut down some aragorn/arwen scenes. Put Eowyn in some mail and slip her into the Rohirrim riders.peace

Deiagorn · 01-12-2003, 03:14 PM

I would of included a Radagast scene otherwise unless you have read the books you'll find the whole "eagle rescuing Gandalf" thing ait wierd. Also I would of had the "Voice Of Saruman" in TTT.

01-12-2003, 03:36 PM

If i was Peter Jackson i would'v read the books before i tried to make the movies? i guess that sounds a little harsh but, i show no mercy. I guess i've read the books so much that there's no way that any movie would completely satisfy me.

maikafanawen · 01-12-2003, 04:11 PM

I would have made Faramir no different from his character in the book! How dare PJ change such a powerful character into what he did for the movie. Shame! And the Ents deciding not to participate in the war and then attack Isengard anyway? What was the point of that? I wouldn't have changed everything so drastically from the book like he did.I probably would have had more of Treebeard and Merry and Pippin with the Entwash and the Entdrought and such. I was looking forward to seeing the Ent community in the movie. The cast was wonderful. Aragorn, Haldir, Theoden, Eowyn, Elrond, they were all great in TTT (and FOTR). The portrayel of the battle at Helms Deep was breathtaking as well.

MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie · 01-12-2003, 04:48 PM

I would have had it exactly word for word. No changes at all. I would do the best I could to portray something in the movie like it was in the book. If someone higher than me, like New Line, who was funding it forced em to make changes, I wouldn't. All or none. I would either quit or be fired, I wouldn't care.Also, I would make it into 6 movies. One for each book. And I'd release it in the winter, and then the next in the summer then next in winter again....And I wouldn't have a soundtrack unless it was teh songs in the book. I feel soundtracks are sellouts. If the song isn't in the movie, it shouldn't be in the soundtrack.

Vardadurwen · 01-12-2003, 05:34 PM

Well, how about having the Ents make the right decision the first time around! I'd also leave out those romancey sequences between Arwen and Aragorn.Definitly would have had a longer battle scene between Gandalf and the Balrog.Wouldn't have made Gimli the Jar-Jar Binks of Lord of the Rings.And ditch Liv Tyler.

Gorwingel · 01-12-2003, 05:44 PM

I would choose not to be Peter Jackson, because his job looks way to stressful

maikafanawen · 01-12-2003, 06:12 PM

Thinking it over, I agree wholely with MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie. Well said!!

Orual · 01-12-2003, 09:52 PM

<A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=001531" TARGET=_blank>Second-Guessing Peter Jackson: The Two Towers</A>This gets pretty in-depth, and I even give my own script for a new Faramir scene (or should I say an old one?) to replace Hurumir. (Note: if you don't get the Hurumir references, check "Annoying?")~*~Orual~*~

Dimannûnien · 01-13-2003, 05:20 AM

I would definitely let the women show that they can fight, especially after the teaser with Eowyn trying some moves with the sword. She does, sfter all, comment that the women have had to learn to handle themselves. Perhaps in ROTK.........

Daisy Brambleburr · 07-20-2003, 01:55 PM

I would have scrapped all the annoying Aragorn/Arwen scenes, made Fangorn a bit less squidgy looking, toned down the dwarf humor a little, made the wargs look like wolves, scrap Osgiliath and make Faramir more true to his character.

Dimaldaeon · 07-20-2003, 02:23 PM

A massive rewriting of the TT script would certainly ensue. Also I would have the Rohirrim speak in Anglo Saxon, it's something I really wanted, and if anyone had a problem with that I have four words ELROND AND ARWEN SCENE (Crap of the utmost degree)

Meela · 07-20-2003, 07:34 PM

If I were Peter Jackson, I would leave the full 'encounter with Haldir scene' in the extended version. They cut it down to just "the dwarf breathes so loud we could have shot him in the dark", but they could have gotten away with leaving the whole speech in, plus the extra scene upon the flet.I would have given Eomer more theatrical screen time. He is brilliant but too little used for such a major character.Everything else was just peachy. Although they could have reduced Arwen's interaction by a fraction. She was over-used for such a minor character, although everything they included involving her was perfect, especially the scene with Elrond telling her her fate. That was one of the main reasons I kept going back to see the film so many times, so I would hate to see it cut.

01-11-2003, 08:51 AM	#1
Frwek Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ~MirkWood~ Posts: 11	If u had the chance to be Peter Jackson hi...<BR> just wanna know ur opinions..if u really had a chance to direct LOTR movie..any scenes u would like to change? or add any other scenes u might think it would make the movie even more better? Most importantly....would u change the story? maybesome parts? oh yea...what about the actor and actors? think of anyone that u think they might have a chance of doing a better job then the present actors? Well...i wouldn't want to change any of the present crew members...i think they are all awesome!!!esp PJ..<P>thanks~<P>~Elves are Cool =)~

01-12-2003, 10:15 AM	#2
elf_Legolas Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 15	I wouldn't of killed Haldir, might've had him injured badly, but not killed. __________________ When you tone big marshmellow!!

01-12-2003, 10:50 AM	#3
Armani_Elf Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: a mere Ghostly Wanderer Posts: 29	that haldir wouldn't die. he would've ran into the keep JUST in time. <P>Make sure that EVERY song that was in the film goes to the soundtrack. EVERY BIT OF IT.<P>make sure i shower ALL the time. PJ looks terrible. I'm saying that on behalf of the Elves community <P>erm....cut down some aragorn/arwen scenes. Put Eowyn in some mail and slip her into the Rohirrim riders.<P>peace __________________ An elf in an Armani suit

01-12-2003, 03:14 PM	#4
Deiagorn Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Posts: 23	I would of included a Radagast scene otherwise unless you have read the books you'll find the whole "eagle rescuing Gandalf" thing ait wierd. Also I would of had the "Voice Of Saruman" in TTT. __________________ ÐëÎÃGôRÑ ôf â§ëÑdÖR

01-12-2003, 04:11 PM	#6
maikafanawen Tears of Simbelmynë Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Beast's Castle Posts: 705	I would have made Faramir no different from his character in the book! How dare PJ change such a powerful character into what he did for the movie. Shame! And the Ents deciding not to participate in the war and then attack Isengard anyway? What was the point of that? I wouldn't have changed everything so drastically from the book like he did.<P>I probably would have had more of Treebeard and Merry and Pippin with the Entwash and the Entdrought and such. I was looking forward to seeing the Ent community in the movie. <P>The cast was wonderful. Aragorn, Haldir, Theoden, Eowyn, Elrond, they were all great in TTT (and FOTR). The portrayel of the battle at Helms Deep was breathtaking as well. __________________ "They call this war a cloud over the land. But they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say, 'Sht, it's raining!'" -- Ruby, Cold Mountain*

01-12-2003, 03:36 PM	#5
Nurdilion Guest Posts: n/a	If i was Peter Jackson i would'v read the books before i tried to make the movies? i guess that sounds a little harsh but, i show no mercy. I guess i've read the books so much that there's no way that any movie would completely satisfy me.

01-12-2003, 04:48 PM	#7
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 573	I would have had it exactly word for word. No changes at all. I would do the best I could to portray something in the movie like it was in the book. If someone higher than me, like New Line, who was funding it forced em to make changes, I wouldn't. All or none. I would either quit or be fired, I wouldn't care.<P>Also, I would make it into 6 movies. One for each book. And I'd release it in the winter, and then the next in the summer then next in winter again....And I wouldn't have a soundtrack unless it was teh songs in the book. I feel soundtracks are sellouts. If the song isn't in the movie, it shouldn't be in the soundtrack. __________________ Do Not Touch -Willie

01-12-2003, 05:34 PM	#8
Vardadurwen Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 102	Well, how about having the Ents make the right decision the first time around! <P>I'd also leave out those romancey sequences between Arwen and Aragorn.<P>Definitly would have had a longer battle scene between Gandalf and the Balrog.<P>Wouldn't have made Gimli the Jar-Jar Binks of Lord of the Rings.<P>And ditch Liv Tyler. __________________ 'In this phial,' she said, 'is caught the light of Earendil's star....May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out...' - Galadriel 'Now there's an eye-opener and no mistake!' - Samwise Gamgee

01-12-2003, 05:44 PM	#9
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	I would choose not to be Peter Jackson, because his job looks way to stressful __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

01-12-2003, 06:12 PM	#10
maikafanawen Tears of Simbelmynë Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Beast's Castle Posts: 705	Thinking it over, I agree wholely with MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie. Well said!! __________________ "They call this war a cloud over the land. But they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say, 'Sht, it's raining!'" -- Ruby, Cold Mountain*

01-12-2003, 09:52 PM	#11
Orual Speaker of the Dead Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Superbia Posts: 868	<A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=001531" TARGET=_blank>Second-Guessing Peter Jackson: The Two Towers</A><P>This gets pretty in-depth, and I even give my own script for a new Faramir scene (or should I say an old one?) to replace Hurumir. (Note: if you don't get the Hurumir references, check "Annoying?")<P>~~Orual~~ __________________ "Oh, my god! I care so little, I almost passed out!" --Dr. Cox, "Scrubs"

01-13-2003, 05:20 AM	#12
Dimannûnien Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 36	I would definitely let the women show that they can fight, especially after the teaser with Eowyn trying some moves with the sword. She does, sfter all, comment that the women have had to learn to handle themselves. Perhaps in ROTK.........

07-20-2003, 01:55 PM	#13
Daisy Brambleburr Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 334	I would have scrapped all the annoying Aragorn/Arwen scenes, made Fangorn a bit less squidgy looking, toned down the dwarf humor a little, made the wargs look like wolves, scrap Osgiliath and make Faramir more true to his character. __________________ 'What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve? Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve.'

07-20-2003, 02:23 PM	#14
Dimaldaeon Wight Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ireland & damn proud of it. Posts: 125	A massive rewriting of the TT script would certainly ensue. Also I would have the Rohirrim speak in Anglo Saxon, it's something I really wanted, and if anyone had a problem with that I have four words<BR>ELROND AND ARWEN SCENE (Crap of the utmost degree) __________________ Dear Saddam, Do not disunderestimate me.Yours G.W.Bush You're not drunk if you can still hold onto a blade of grass to stop yourself from falling off the face of the Earth

07-20-2003, 07:34 PM	#15
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	If I were Peter Jackson, I would leave the full 'encounter with Haldir scene' in the extended version. They cut it down to just "the dwarf breathes so loud we could have shot him in the dark", but they could have gotten away with leaving the whole speech in, plus the extra scene upon the flet.<P>I would have given Eomer more theatrical screen time. He is brilliant but too little used for such a major character.<P>Everything else was just peachy. Although they could have reduced Arwen's interaction by a fraction. She was over-used for such a minor character, although everything they included involving her was perfect, especially the scene with Elrond telling her her fate. That was one of the main reasons I kept going back to see the film so many times, so I would hate to see it cut. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.