Smug again

[d000hg]

No, the height of the gates at Bree would be a detail. Sam's unwavering loyalty to Frodo and Frodo's continued defiance and resilience were major themes that were messed with, that isn't detail, to give just a couple of examples.

Well I don't think they were messed with. To me the characters were depicted pretty well.

[alluvial]

Well I don't think they were messed with. To me the characters were depicted pretty well.

Well all I can say is Faramir, ultimate good guy to git.

[d000hg]

Maybe you watched a different film to me

[alluvial]

Maybe you watched a different film to me

Or read a different book.

[greenlake]

Maybe you watched a different film to me

[alluvial]

[NotAllThere]

No, the height of the gates at Bree would be a detail. Sam's unwavering loyalty to Frodo and Frodo's continued defiance and resilience were major themes that were messed with, that isn't detail, to give just a couple of examples.

I think it was the screwing about with the characters that annoyed me most. Although that stupid ending to the battle of the Pellenor fields irked me no end.

I think I had better give the Hobbit a miss.

Films are films and books are books. I found LOTR worked as films. Jackson was attempting to make movies that appeal to a wide audience, not just a few die-hard Tolkein fans who will moan about any changes. On that basis I think he has succeeded.

I wasn't expecting a faithful portrayal of the books, but what I found was sufficient to satisfy me as a Tolkein fan. Sure, characterisation and plot gets changed, but overall it had the feel of the stories - as does The Hobbit. The representation of the place of Middle Earth is excellecnt.

If you want to see a film where they've completely screwed with the plot, try Earthsea. They cast a white boy as Ged ffs.