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Sauron the White · 01-22-2008, 07:44 AM

Lots of very good ideas here. Looks like many want us to see some of the historical background scenes which I would love.

Does anyone have definite ideas on how the scene in CH2 with the trolls should be presented. Heavy? Lighter touch? What role should Gandalf play if different from the book? Should there be real impending danger bordering on possible death? Talking purses? Do the trolls have the same names and carry on conversations?

zxcvbn · 01-22-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sauron the White

Does anyone have definite ideas on how the scene in CH2 with the trolls should be presented. Heavy? Lighter touch? What role should Gandalf play if different from the book? Should there be real impending danger bordering on possible death? Talking purses? Do the trolls have the same names and carry on conversations?

I think it should have a somewhat light/comical touch. The Dwarves trying to fight the trolls and getting caught with next to no effort. Maybe a scene showing a dwarf boasting about his sharp senses just before being 'sacked'. The trolls speak to each other, but in some dumb-sounding, beast-like language translated by subtitles.

Folwren · 01-22-2008, 10:32 AM

I think they should speak English. And have the names Tolkien gave to 'em. And it should be humorous. Not necessarily a talking purse...that may be taking it a little far...although I'd love to see it.

Sauron the White · 01-22-2008, 12:29 PM

Walking the line between actual danger and somewhat light humor could be a way to go. To make it work, both Bilbo and the Dwarves have to believe they are in danger so it cannot be too light or humorous. Maybe some of that can come with Gandalf who observes it all with a slightly cocked eyebrow ready to step in if things go too far. I would get rid of the purse and its ability to talk but perhaps substitute some sort of auditory alarm that would serve the same purpose. The effect is not quite so cartoonish.

01-22-2008, 10:32 AM	#3
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I think they should speak English. And have the names Tolkien gave to 'em. And it should be humorous. Not necessarily a talking purse...that may be taking it a little far...although I'd love to see it. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-22-2008, 07:44 AM	#1
Sauron the White Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 903	Lots of very good ideas here. Looks like many want us to see some of the historical background scenes which I would love. Does anyone have definite ideas on how the scene in CH2 with the trolls should be presented. Heavy? Lighter touch? What role should Gandalf play if different from the book? Should there be real impending danger bordering on possible death? Talking purses? Do the trolls have the same names and carry on conversations?

01-22-2008, 12:29 PM	#4
Sauron the White Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 903	Walking the line between actual danger and somewhat light humor could be a way to go. To make it work, both Bilbo and the Dwarves have to believe they are in danger so it cannot be too light or humorous. Maybe some of that can come with Gandalf who observes it all with a slightly cocked eyebrow ready to step in if things go too far. I would get rid of the purse and its ability to talk but perhaps substitute some sort of auditory alarm that would serve the same purpose. The effect is not quite so cartoonish.