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First of all, let me say I've read those books more times than is healthy (but I have a poor memory).
Second, I am a picky geek.
I liked the movie. I was impressed. Go see it.
The special effects were impressive if not flawless (watch for when Bilbo doesn't cast a shadow when he walks in front of his fireplace).
The characters were a little thin, but that is to be expected. There were many of them, and I don' think they were all too deep, in the book. They did develop though, so I won't hold it against them. I think Boromir was actually a bit deeper in this film than he was in the book.
They added some scenes that were only alluded to in the book. I was annoyed at the battle and imprisonment of Gandalf until I remembered that Gandalf did mention that it took place, in the book. This was good.
They added a few scenes that didn't really happen. At least they were never mentioned in the book. I mean, maybe they really took place. Nothing happened that seemed out of place.
I was impressed by Galadriel. I fully expected not to be impressed by a movie version of someone more beautiful than humanly possible, but they did a good job. The actress' voice was much older - more mature - than her face. Good effect.
I didn't like the ears.
There were a couple of John Howe scenes. If you're familiar with Tolkien art (not Tolkien's, but work that has been produced for Tolkien product, especially calendars), you might recognize them. One was a very Howe-esque castle gate, and the other was the scene where the Hobbits were crouching behind a tree, hiding from a Nazgul. It seemed to be a recreation of one of Howe's paintings.
The soundtrack was good.
Legolas is supposed to have brown hair.
That guy from The Matrix played a very angry Elrond.
Ian Holm was a bit more frenetic than I imagined Bilbo, but that's what one expects from Ian.
I'll probably think of more. I'll try to spare you. ;-)
Anyway, I give it a thumb up (that's a good thing, really). See it, if you have any interest at all.
And Frodo looks like Winona Ryder.
Second, I am a picky geek.
I liked the movie. I was impressed. Go see it.
The special effects were impressive if not flawless (watch for when Bilbo doesn't cast a shadow when he walks in front of his fireplace).
The characters were a little thin, but that is to be expected. There were many of them, and I don' think they were all too deep, in the book. They did develop though, so I won't hold it against them. I think Boromir was actually a bit deeper in this film than he was in the book.
They added some scenes that were only alluded to in the book. I was annoyed at the battle and imprisonment of Gandalf until I remembered that Gandalf did mention that it took place, in the book. This was good.
They added a few scenes that didn't really happen. At least they were never mentioned in the book. I mean, maybe they really took place. Nothing happened that seemed out of place.
I was impressed by Galadriel. I fully expected not to be impressed by a movie version of someone more beautiful than humanly possible, but they did a good job. The actress' voice was much older - more mature - than her face. Good effect.
I didn't like the ears.
There were a couple of John Howe scenes. If you're familiar with Tolkien art (not Tolkien's, but work that has been produced for Tolkien product, especially calendars), you might recognize them. One was a very Howe-esque castle gate, and the other was the scene where the Hobbits were crouching behind a tree, hiding from a Nazgul. It seemed to be a recreation of one of Howe's paintings.
The soundtrack was good.
Legolas is supposed to have brown hair.
That guy from The Matrix played a very angry Elrond.
Ian Holm was a bit more frenetic than I imagined Bilbo, but that's what one expects from Ian.
I'll probably think of more. I'll try to spare you. ;-)
Anyway, I give it a thumb up (that's a good thing, really). See it, if you have any interest at all.
And Frodo looks like Winona Ryder.
