fotr or ttt??? - Page 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tarien Ithil · 07-17-2003, 04:33 AM

Yes, the Arwen scenes were a bit unnecessary and I personally thought that the continually changing scenes in Towers got a little annoying after a while. But, except for those little points, the movie was great!

Sirithheruwen · 07-19-2003, 06:46 PM

FOTR was good, but it was more of an introduction to the movies for beginners, and it didn't have much action. Now TTT on the other hand... (1) more action(2) better soundtrack(3) better acting(4) better fight scenes(5) more kicking orc butt!

Kiah · 07-20-2003, 06:47 PM

I would say FOTR because there was more depth to it. TTT was really good but I could have done without Aragorn falling over the cliff (cheesy) and the mushy love scenes (*blarg*) the demented lemmings called wargs were so-so and I won't get started on Faramir .. but it was really good otherwise

The Only Real Estel · 07-21-2003, 08:25 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>especially the whole 'Estel is dead' thing;<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey! That wasn't nice! [ July 21, 2003: Message edited by: The Only Real Estel ]

Lord of Angmar · 07-21-2003, 08:46 AM

What surprised me the most was that the two films felt completely different. I did not expect that, since they shot them all at the same time, although I guess the books do vary greatly in mood. While I thought Fellowship of the Ring was about hope and the finding of courage, the Two Towers movie felt like it had an overwhelming sense of godlessness and hopelessness. It seemed like a tale out of the Dark Ages, and all of the characters were much more solemn and subdued than in the book. I would cast my vote for Fellowship of the Ring for which on I enjoyed watching more.

Arwen Eruantale · 07-21-2003, 12:26 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Hey! That wasn't nice!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You know what I mean...

The Only Real Estel · 07-21-2003, 08:58 PM

I know, couldn't resist a little fun-poking...

07-28-2003, 09:12 PM

The tt was my favorite movie because it had more action in it and It was interesting to see all the differet places and people. I also think that it was more dramatic.

Genevieve · 07-28-2003, 10:28 PM

I think I like each movie in a different way. Fotr because it just has a good feeling to it I guess, and its very true to the book, and TTT because it was more active and up beat. But I like them both the same.

Arwen Eruantale · 07-29-2003, 07:24 AM

Welcome to the Downs, Genevive! Enjoy being dead!

HCIsland · 07-29-2003, 07:48 AM

I find the comments that Fellowship was more true to the book interesting. Acelerated exiting from Hobbiton, no Crickhollow, no Gildor, no Bombadil, changed encounter at Weathertop, Arwen instead of Glorfindel, quick assembly of the Fellowship, extended troll battle, changes at Amon Hen. Two Towers certainly had it's share of changes, but I think it's tough to argue there were more of them or they were larger.Perhaps people just found the changes in Fellowship more digestable - or, perhaps, they have had longer to get used to them - or, perhaps, we have a lot of people that have read (and reread) the book between the two movies and are thus noticing the changes more in the second film.H.C.

Genevieve · 07-29-2003, 05:17 PM

Ok, maybe it isn't as true to the book as I wish it was, but I guess I've healed and tend to ignore the fact that parts are twisted and some missing. I've grown used to it in a way (not entirely, but oh well.) I'm not making much sense, sorry. Thanks for pointing that out though.[ July 29, 2003: Message edited by: Genevieve ]

HCIsland · 07-29-2003, 08:19 PM

Sorry Genevieve, I didn't mean to sound like I was singling you out. Many folks comments reflect a belief that Two Towers had more changes, including my own.H.C.

Genevieve · 07-29-2003, 11:28 PM

Im just kind of sorting out what I think about fotr and ttt. sorry if im not making much sense to anyone .

07-31-2003, 12:04 PM

TTT was o.k., but I'm not into all those battle scenes. I mean,75% of it was just that. Now FotR, I realy liked the begining when every thing was pleasant, like in the book.And how the evil crept into the story.I think I'm getting weird so I'll quit.---------------------- Life in new, not!

07-17-2003, 04:33 AM	#41
Tarien Ithil Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the Shade of a Tree Posts: 253	Yes, the Arwen scenes were a bit <BR>unnecessary and I personally thought that the continually changing scenes in Towers got a little annoying after a while. But, except for those little points, the movie was great! __________________ “The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.” – Sunday Times Crickhollow

07-19-2003, 06:46 PM	#42
Sirithheruwen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wind's Road Posts: 467	FOTR was good, but it was more of an introduction to the movies for beginners, and it didn't have much action. <P> Now TTT on the other hand...<BR>(1) more action<P>(2) better soundtrack<P>(3) better acting<P>(4) better fight scenes<P>(5) more kicking orc butt! __________________ "My name is Mallard, but you can call me Duck." ~Random Saying, compliments of Sirith and her best friend, concerning a book.

07-20-2003, 06:47 PM	#43
Kiah Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2003 Location: When I figure it out I will tell you Posts: 26	I would say FOTR because there was more depth to it. TTT was really good but I could have done without Aragorn falling over the cliff (cheesy) and the mushy love scenes (blarg) the demented lemmings called wargs were so-so and I won't get started on Faramir .. but it was really good otherwise __________________ In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.

07-21-2003, 08:25 AM	#44
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>especially the whole 'Estel is dead' thing;<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR> Hey! That wasn't nice! <p>[ July 21, 2003: Message edited by: The Only Real Estel ]

07-21-2003, 08:46 AM	#45
Lord of Angmar Tyrannus Incorporalis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: the North Posts: 833	What surprised me the most was that the two films felt completely different. I did not expect that, since they shot them all at the same time, although I guess the books do vary greatly in mood. While I thought Fellowship of the Ring was about hope and the finding of courage, the Two Towers movie felt like it had an overwhelming sense of godlessness and hopelessness. It seemed like a tale out of the Dark Ages, and all of the characters were much more solemn and subdued than in the book. I would cast my vote for Fellowship of the Ring for which on I enjoyed watching more. __________________ ...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.

07-21-2003, 12:26 PM	#46
Arwen Eruantale Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: My Field of Paper Flowers Posts: 282	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Hey! That wasn't nice!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P> You know what I mean... __________________ And he became somewhat grim to look upon, unless he chanced to smile... Will you pay attention?

07-21-2003, 08:58 PM	#47
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	I know, couldn't resist a little fun-poking...

07-28-2003, 09:12 PM	#48
Aure Guest Posts: n/a	The tt was my favorite movie because it had more action in it and It was interesting to see all the differet places and people. I also think that it was more dramatic.

07-28-2003, 10:28 PM	#49
Genevieve Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where am I? Huh? I'm lost! Posts: 50	I think I like each movie in a different way. Fotr because it just has a good feeling to it I guess, and its very true to the book, and TTT because it was more active and up beat. But I like them both the same. __________________ No thought was put into this I always knew it would come to this. Things have never been so swell I have never failed to feel Pain.

07-29-2003, 07:24 AM	#50
Arwen Eruantale Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: My Field of Paper Flowers Posts: 282	Welcome to the Downs, Genevive! Enjoy being dead! __________________ And he became somewhat grim to look upon, unless he chanced to smile... Will you pay attention?

07-29-2003, 07:48 AM	#51
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	I find the comments that Fellowship was more true to the book interesting. <P>Acelerated exiting from Hobbiton, no Crickhollow, no Gildor, no Bombadil, changed encounter at Weathertop, Arwen instead of Glorfindel, quick assembly of the Fellowship, extended troll battle, changes at Amon Hen. Two Towers certainly had it's share of changes, but I think it's tough to argue there were more of them or they were larger.<P>Perhaps people just found the changes in Fellowship more digestable - or, perhaps, they have had longer to get used to them - or, perhaps, we have a lot of people that have read (and reread) the book between the two movies and are thus noticing the changes more in the second film.<P>H.C. __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

07-29-2003, 05:17 PM	#52
Genevieve Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where am I? Huh? I'm lost! Posts: 50	Ok, maybe it isn't as true to the book as I wish it was, but I guess I've healed and tend to ignore the fact that parts are twisted and some missing. I've grown used to it in a way (not entirely, but oh well.) I'm not making much sense, sorry.<BR>Thanks for pointing that out though.<p>[ July 29, 2003: Message edited by: Genevieve ] __________________ No thought was put into this I always knew it would come to this. Things have never been so swell I have never failed to feel Pain.

07-29-2003, 08:19 PM	#53
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	Sorry Genevieve, I didn't mean to sound like I was singling you out. Many folks comments reflect a belief that Two Towers had more changes, including my own.<P>H.C. __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

07-29-2003, 11:28 PM	#54
Genevieve Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where am I? Huh? I'm lost! Posts: 50	Im just kind of sorting out what I think about fotr and ttt. sorry if im not making much sense to anyone . __________________ No thought was put into this I always knew it would come to this. Things have never been so swell I have never failed to feel Pain.

07-31-2003, 12:04 PM	#55
LOTRFreak297 Guest Posts: n/a	TTT was o.k., but I'm not into all those battle scenes. I mean,75% of it was just that. <BR> Now FotR, I realy liked the begining when every thing was pleasant, like in the book.And how the evil crept into the story.I think I'm getting weird so I'll quit.<P>----------------------<BR>Life in new, not!