"What was wrong with the original story..."

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on December 26, 2002 at 22:21:56

In Reply to: Re: The Two Towers posted by KeithC on December 25, 2002 at 11:03:10:

Absolutely nothing, but as mentioned below by Harmonia the second book is almost unfilmable as written. Not to be patronizing, but I'm sure that you're aware that some books translate to film better than others; in some cases drastic editing and revision of what works on the written page is required to make a book into a viable film. It's a difficult balancing act for sure, but in order to complete the Ring trilogy in three book/movies some compromises were needed to make each installment of this epic sojourn cinematically satisfying. As Peter Jackson & company envisioned it, the first book transitioned well as Tolkein original wrote it and thus few compromises were required. The second book was another matter, and it's amazing that the Director & screenwriters found ways of achieving cinematic compromise without compromising the heart and feel of Tolkein's work. Yeah, some folks are going to be hacked off about any alteration of the classic written works, but what is more important is for the second film to hold it's own with the first so that the story flows evenly and consistently; the bottom line is that it wasn't perfect, but it was damn good. As a result, I have no doubts about the third film, and Keith, I hope you reconsider.

Folks, I sense that we're witnessing film history being made. I'm of the opinion that Peter Jackson's epic series will be one of those rare classics for the generations that will stand shoulder to shoulder with the greatest heroic fiction ever filmed and please audiences for decades, if not centuries to come! Peter Jackson's take on Tolkein's LoTR has all of the power, majesty, charm and timelessness of classic films like the Wizard of Oz and the original Star Wars (i.e., Episode IV, and to a lesser extent V and VI). Furthermore, he has attempted to remain true to the original books where cinematically practical and to the spirit of Tolkein's vision the remainder of the time. FTR, I'm confident that the last film will live up to the high expectations of most fans of the books & first two films.

In short, these films are Hobbit forming! ;o)

Cheers,
AuPh

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Topic - The Two Towers - darkstar 06:30:18 12/21/02 (21)

I liked it!!!!!!! - Ruben 15:29:14 12/25/02 (0)

Re: The Two Towers - KeithC 11:03:10 12/25/02 (5)

"What was wrong with the original story..." - Audiophilander 22:21:56 12/26/02 (4)

Re: "What was wrong with the original story..." - KeithC 11:55:51 12/27/02 (3)

Re: "What was wrong with the original story..." - joe2cooled 17:12:38 01/19/03 (0)

Altered for pacing & character focus perhaps, but "dumbed down" ...no way! - Audiophilander 23:05:55 12/27/02 (0)

Re: "What was wrong with the original story..." - KeithC 21:00:39 12/27/02 (0)

Re: The Two Towers - Ears 03:09:38 12/23/02 (0)

I've not read the books... - jonbee 16:20:11 12/21/02 (1)

Re: I've not read the books... - KevinC 23:43:21 12/27/02 (0)

Re: The Two Towers - NapTime 11:27:29 12/21/02 (3)

TTT improves on second viewing. (I'm hooked. spoilers) - Harmonia 15:47:42 12/26/02 (1)

Re: TTT improves on second viewing. (I'm hooked. spoilers) - NapTime 17:23:04 12/26/02 (0)

agree on all points! - chiggy 12:26:24 12/21/02 (0)

Re: The Two Towers - edta 08:51:01 12/21/02 (5)

Sam's speech is almost... - Harmonia 16:03:48 12/26/02 (1)

Re: Sam's speech is almost... - edta 19:16:55 12/26/02 (0)

Re: The Two Towers - Dave Derrick 07:19:55 12/22/02 (2)

Re: The Two Towers - edta 19:29:55 12/22/02 (1)

Re: The Two Towers - dayv 10:31:28 12/25/02 (0)

While I enjoyed the heck out of this movie, I do understand your criticisms. - Audiophilander 08:15:22 12/21/02 (0)

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"What was wrong with the original story..." - Audiophilander 22:21:56 12/26/02 (4)

Re: "What was wrong with the original story..." - KeithC 11:55:51 12/27/02 (3)

Re: "What was wrong with the original story..." - joe2cooled 17:12:38 01/19/03 (0)

Altered for pacing & character focus perhaps, but "dumbed down" ...no way! - Audiophilander 23:05:55 12/27/02 (0)

Re: "What was wrong with the original story..." - KeithC 21:00:39 12/27/02 (0)

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