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Scott Oscar® Winner	I've decided to come out of my selfimpposed exile to offer a few thoughts about this film. I went to the midnight showing and it is right now 3:30 am and I have to be at work at 8:00 am so I will cut this short. Having just re-read the Hobbit and the first part of the book and stopped at the BREAKING OF THE FELLOWSHIP I can only say what a downright masterpiece this movie turned out to be. I am a huge John Williams fan, but Shore defenetlly deserves every award imaginable for this. In fact, this movie better receive as many if not more Academy Awards as that stupid Titanic thing. I have never and I mean...never...seen a book thus well translated to the screen. Having just read the story I and every person in the sold out theater was glued to the screen. Three hours went by as a bare few minutes, despite the late time of the day or early time of the morning if you so will. The acting, directing...oh so much more. All my expectations were met and even surpassed. So full of doubt I was, and all has been proved futile, for this film certainly will take its place among the greatest of the great movies ever made. It was a throw back to the old Hollywood spectacles: Grand, well scripted, incredibly acted, music that enhances and supports, awesome designs and special effects that were great but only served to tell the story. My heart is on fire with the emotions that this film spurred in me. Emotions of adventure, love, romance, despair, danger and so much more. Tears swelled up deep inside of me at the end of the movie. It is late, I shall end here. I have returned this time to tell all of you who I so dearly love, respect and miss that no onther movie has both taken me by surprise and so richly satisfied me as this one. It reminded me of the kind of fellowship this board has with the one goal: the love of film music. See this movie. Experince what it means to love a story so much that one will take great devotion and skill in telling it. Whether you have ever read the book or not, whether you will ever read this tale or not, [b]The Lord of the Rings is thus far The Lord of the Films[/b}. As I return to my exile, I will as always peek in here and there and will always treasure the people who are members here. Gosh, love this film people. Tell everyone about it. Go back to the person of imagination, love and adventure. This is truly a gift Hollywood needed to give us in a long time, and that around Christmas time. Merry Christmas to us all. Scott
posted 12-19-2001 03:42 AM PT (US)

Foobsie Oscar® Winner	GREAT! I am going to witness the movie @ 20:30 local time, which is 14:30 American NY time. I AM SO EXCITED! Also received great news today.... I have been selected to go with a group of 20 people on a study trip to Japan come July 2002 for 3 weeks. I am exhiliarated!
posted 12-19-2001 05:55 AM PT (US)

Kimiakane Oscar® Winner	Congrats Foobsie! Now about LOTR, I am in hot anticipation to see this and have been for over a year. However this feeling of urgency has increased recently after seeing "The making of" hour-long special on the Sci-Fi Channel (as well as the many trailers out there). Tolkien's books have been huge in Russia even before the fall of the Soviet control, so I first read the books as a child and have been in love with fantasy every since then. Unfortunately, with two babies it is very hard to find the time to make it to the movies, so I doubt if I'll make it this week, but I have high hopes! Most of you out there will probably see it long before I, so...Merry Christmas and enjoy that movie!!! --Gala
posted 12-19-2001 07:31 AM PT (US)

mieville Oscar® Nominee	Just got back from middle earth and loved every minute of it!!! Heartily agree with everything Scott says. Loved it!!
posted 12-19-2001 08:24 AM PT (US)

Camillu Oscar® Winner	I just came back too (well, a short while ago). I saw the first local screening, which was at 2pm local time (GMT +1) I must say I loved every minute of it. From the Balrog to the Shire to the Hobbits to Gollum to the ending to the Nazgul, this is filmamking at it's best. The music worked beautifully, and the casting, as has been said endless times, is spot on. Every single person in the movie is utterly convincing. The effects are very good, especially the size of the hobbits. I loved it. Loved it a lot. Can't wait to see The Two Towers, but in the meantime am happy at having seen a film which scored in all aspects. Great stuff.
posted 12-19-2001 10:05 AM PT (US)

Kevin Oscar® Winner	See my post in here. Kevin
posted 12-19-2001 01:43 PM PT (US)

brutus Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by Scott: All my expectations were met and even surpassed. So full of doubt I was, and all has been proved futile, for this film certainly will take its place among the greatest of the great movies ever made. It was a throw back to the old Hollywood spectacles: Grand, well scripted, incredibly acted, music that enhances and supports, awesome designs and special effects that were great but only served to tell the story. Scott, you hit the spot, there's nothing I can add, I can only agree... LOTR-FOTR is absolutely marvelous
posted 12-19-2001 03:29 PM PT (US)

Marian Schedenig Oscar® Winner	Dammit, everybody go out and see it NOW, and then a second time, and a third, and a fourth and so on. I'm nearly reduced to tears as I type this!
posted 12-19-2001 06:38 PM PT (US)

MattStar Oscar® Winner	Ok, everyone hold on a second. I saw the film last night and I thought it was good but not the best ever. I didn't like the way Peter Jackson filmed the fight scenes. You couldn't tell exactly what was going on. It was just a blurr of swords, arms, and heads flying off. I thought Ian McKellen was good but the rest of the cast was only ok. (Ian Holms was also very good) The look of the film was superb (I'm talking cinematography here) but the CGI effects were really sub-standard (but then again, I hate CGI effects in any movie). I didn't think the whole shrinking thing of the hobbits worked at all. However, the score was magnificent. I heard a lot of influences of James Horner (especially Titanic, uillean pipes anyone? and the voiceless choruses). But a career-defining moment for Shore. I have to admit that it is the best score of the year so far and by far the best thing that Shore has ever done. The Mines of Moria scene was especially good as was the whole of the last hour of music. A good movie with a great score.
posted 12-19-2001 06:53 PM PT (US)

CBmogul Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by Scott: I am a huge John Williams fan, but Shore defenetlly deserves every award imaginable for this. Just saw the movie. WOW! Couldn't agree more. I still say it's down to AI and LotR, but I think Shore really did a fantastic job with this. Incredible, actually. He deserves it. NP: LotR
posted 12-19-2001 09:57 PM PT (US)

Camillu Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by MattStar: I didn't think the whole shrinking thing of the hobbits worked at all. [Message edited by Camillu on 12-19-2001]
posted 12-19-2001 11:20 PM PT (US)

mieville Oscar® Nominee	Oh dear!! Read this review especially the feedback at the end which made me laugh. http://www.eclipsemagazine.com/article.php?sid=228 Everyones entitled to their opinion but come on. Lighten up!
posted 12-20-2001 01:37 AM PT (US)

John Zimmer Oscar® Winner	All right! All right!! I'll go see it!! Sheesh! Oh and by the way is there an Episode 2 trailer on it? I missed the one on HP for some reason. Np: Cutthroat Island (John Debney) Jz
posted 12-20-2001 06:52 AM PT (US)

TV's Frank Oscar® Winner	Sorry you didn't enjoy it MattStar, but I wanted let you know that Horner did not invent the use of pipes and wordless choir in film scores. And there are no uillean pipes in LOTR. And Shore uses the wordless choir in ways Horner has never even imagined, it's so much more potent.
posted 12-20-2001 08:23 AM PT (US)

Kevin Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by John Zimmer: All right! All right!! I'll go see it!! Sheesh! Oh and by the way is there an Episode 2 trailer on it? Yes, unfortunately it's attached to the film. All in all, the trailers I saw were for Spiderman, Episode II, Austin Powers 3, The Scorpion King, and Signs. Kevin
posted 12-20-2001 01:45 PM PT (US)

Quill Oscar® Winner	Unfortunately...talk about training yourself to dislike a movie 5-months before it comes out. Too bad...
posted 12-20-2001 01:48 PM PT (US)

MattStar Oscar® Winner	Hey Frank, I said that the movie was GOOD! I did enjoy it, especially the score, but there is always room for improvement and criticism.
posted 12-20-2001 09:03 PM PT (US)

André Lux Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by Quill: Unfortunately...talk about training yourself to dislike a movie 5-months before it comes out. Too bad... Hehehehehehehe... wait for the opening of EPISODE 2!! Hundreds of wackos over two years in the "I HATE GEORGE LUCAS" preparations!! I know some people who already hate LORD OF THE RINGS, the movie, simple because they just discovered they don't know anything about it at all...
posted 12-20-2001 09:19 PM PT (US)

Nicolai P. Zwar Oscar® Winner	The expectations for THE LORD OF THE RINGS were high, and they've been met. Wow! My compliment to Peter Jackson & Co. The movie was absolutely faithful to the novel without falling into the trap of being slavishly literal and therefore ultimately unispired. No, they got it right. Right down to some charming details (which reader of the book wouldn't have a smile on his face when Bilbo Baggins held up his just finished copy of THERE AND BACK AGAIN?). Excellently cast movie, too. A mature fantasy movie, totally convincing all the way. One would of course expect state of the art special effects, but they were never self serving here but wonderfully integrated into the story. Of course, one has to accept that this is ONE director's vision of the movie, but I thought he did very good. Hobbingon looked exactly 100% the way Hobbingon should look, the Orcs were so wonderfully vile and hideous, and Gollum was probably played by himself: you almost expect the end credits to state that this movie has been shot on location in Middle Earth and that thanks goes to the people of Bree, Hobbingon, and Lothlorian, for making this movie possible. Thumbs up, way up! [Message edited by Nicolai P. Zwar on 12-22-2001]
posted 12-20-2001 11:51 PM PT (US)

Hasta Oscar® Winner	I saw the movie, and I don't think it's a masterpiece... It was certainly good, but I had too many problems with it; keep in mind I haven't read the book. I'm going to see it again, because I've talked to a lot of people who had the pretty much EXACT response as I did (mainly problems w/the 2nd hour)... It was also a LOT of movie to take in one sitting, and the fact that I didn't get nearly as much sleep as usual the night before couldn't have helped. Still, I'm a bit angry that it's #1 on IMDB, because it certainly shouldn't be at that position, and another viewing won't ever change my opinion on that.
posted 12-21-2001 02:00 PM PT (US)

dgoldwas Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by Nicolai P. Zwar: Gollum was probably played by himself Well... he was, in a sense! (I mean, he's completely CG....) Dan
posted 12-21-2001 02:29 PM PT (US)

Hasta Oscar® Winner	Though I must say, the more I think about the movie, the greater it really is... I'm dying to see it again, god damnit!
posted 12-21-2001 05:18 PM PT (US)

James Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by Hasta: Still, I'm a bit angry that it's #1 on IMDB, because it certainly shouldn't be at that position, and another viewing won't ever change my opinion on that. New, hyped movies always show up very high on the list early in their first theater run. So don't worry, by the time it's been out on video for a few weeks it'll be bumped down to #4. Kirk
posted 12-21-2001 06:39 PM PT (US)

Jared Cowing Oscar® Winner	I just saw it yesterday, and it was, indeed, THE BEST MOVIE EVER. And the music was INCREDIBLE. I TRULY hope to see it again. And, no. I DID NOT press caps lock by mistake. (And I haven't even had any coffee yet this morning-)
posted 12-24-2001 01:27 AM PT (US)

lars b Oscar® Winner	THE BEST MOVIE EVER : NO ! A VERY GOOD MOVIE : YES !
posted 12-24-2001 07:39 AM PT (US)

Quill Oscar® Winner	OK...so I saw the film three times in four days...don't laugh!!! Even after nine hours I still want more! Too bad I don't have any more friends or relatives that I can drag to the movie just so that I can partake of the magic again. It's hard to say the movie is the best ever--it certainly has its flaws, but it weaves such a spell that those flaws seem to melt away. I feel the film deserves Best Picture this year, if for nothing more than the heart that went into making it and the magic that comes across on screen!! Damn...12 more months...
posted 12-26-2001 01:13 PM PT (US)

Probable Oscar® Winner	I've never been able to pick my top five favorite movies, much less a single favorite, so I certainly can't claim to be able to distinguish the single best film ever from the rest of the truly great films. That said, though, LoTR:FoTR is certainly a great film, and it easily makes my list of favorite films. One of the most remarkable things to me about it is that it makes the powerful moments from the book truly moving. *spoiler blah blah blah* Boromir's death brought a lump to my throat, and Sam splashing into the water brought tears to my eyes, which is fairly astonishing considering I've read the books several times and knew what was coming. Anyway, that's enough gushing for now. Happy Holidays, everyone.
posted 12-26-2001 11:37 PM PT (US)

juha Oscar® Winner	I saw the film yesterday and I was stunned. This was truly the most powerful cinematic experience in my life. The film went on like a rollercoaster ride! Especially the battle sequences were a knockout. However I agree with lars - This is an extremely well made film but not a masterpiece although it does come quite close. It's a pity that the soundtrack is missing so many great cues. Regards, Juha.
posted 12-27-2001 07:22 AM PT (US)

Richard Oscar® Winner	Just saw this movie today. On the whole I liked it a lot in places and not so much in others. It was 3hrs long and it felt like 3hrs to me. Anyway, my P.O.V is that while not a masterpiece, it made for very good entertainment.
posted 12-27-2001 10:22 PM PT (US)

Quill Oscar® Winner	Richard...Titanic, Saving Pvt.Ryan, Thin Red Line, even Braveheart feel like 3-hour movies. LOTR feels more like 2.5...after seeing in three times, regardless of how long it is or seemed, the fact that I was ready to sit through the next 3 hours speaks measures about the film. Most reviewers have noted the excellent pacing of the film...I for once am forced to agree.
posted 12-28-2001 10:33 AM PT (US)

Peter Criss Oscar® Winner	Well, the movie I didn´t see it yet..But the score is just average.. Incredible how a choral cue can chance the opinions.. The score is just on more..And you guys bashing Harry Potter...Tsc...
posted 12-28-2001 11:40 AM PT (US)

John Zimmer Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by Kevin: Yes, unfortunately it's attached to the film. All in all, the trailers I saw were for Spiderman, Episode II, Austin Powers 3, The Scorpion King, and Signs. Kevin What? All I saw was the REEEEAAAAAALLLLLYYYYYYYYY sick trailer to Queen of the Damned, Austin Powere (which was also sick), The Time Machine (featuring score from Stargate), and The Scorpian king (of which the score is going to be amazing) But was there and Ep 2 trailer "NOOOOOOOOO!!!!" qoute taken from Obi-Wan-Kenobi Episode 1 I still haven't seen an Ep 2 trailer in Theaters! Jz -Who is like bummed out.
posted 12-28-2001 12:32 PM PT (US)

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