I saw The Fellowship of the Ring yesterday. I don't have too much to say about it. I thought it was a great if somewhat impossible film. Of course I wasn't going to really like it. Not like I really liked the books the first time through when I was young. But given what it was up against, the film did quite well. I just have no idea how it would go over if you don't know the books. Good cave troll anyway.

Gandalf was perfect. I thought Galadriel was too, although Alex thought she was stiff. I guess I can see what he means, but still...

Couldn't they have done it in 6 episodes but released 2 at a time in December for three years? The first could have been just up to Rivendell - with all the Tom Bombadil scenes added back in. The second would continue to the end of The Fellowship - but with a much more expanded opening council at Rivendel.

Probably The Return of the King could just be one movie.

I guess that's too risky (or expensive,) but there was a lot of material that had to be skipped. Still, given the actual time constraints, I generally agree with all the choices.

Sure makes me want to go to New Zealand.
- jim 1-13-2002 9:29 pm




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