While I differ with you, I compliment your fair and reasonable appraisal.

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on December 27, 2004 at 13:01:48

In Reply to: Ruminations on ROTK posted by yo mama on December 27, 2004 at 07:24:02:

I felt like the re-edited footage transformed the film in subtle ways, improving many of the niggling issues you mentioned. I was actually glad to see more CGI footage in the battle scenes (i.e., especially Legolas slaying the Mumakil) and there was plenty of live action material as well. Also, the fight scene between Frodo & Gollum over the lava 'seemed' shortened from the film release, making it a little less chuckle-worthy than I recall, but that just may be my impressions; I haven't compared the two versions.

BTW, Gollum's slow disolve into the fires seems logical in view of his connection with the magic of the ring; it, too, took awhile to disolve in the molten lava. BTW, I kind of like the digital Gollum because of the fact that he's been changed from a human-like Hobbit to something less than human, slight digital incongruities notwithstanding, but that's just my opinion; YMMV.

As for the live action footage, there was plenty of additional material filmed and present in the Extended Cut, from the openning scenes where Saruman was confronted to the confrontation between Gandalf and the Lord of the Nazgul, etc., etc.

>>> "Anyway, nice to see you posting again, happy new year." <<<

Thanks! Some folks may see my occasional contributions here in the guise of a bad penny turning up to spoil certain poster's X-mas pudding, but what goes around comes around. At any rate, your kind thoughts are greatly appreciated and reciprocated! Yule tidings too you and have a prosperous Happy New Year! :o)

Cheers,
AuPh

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Topic - Best DVD picks of the year: - Audiophilander 10:12:38 12/26/04 (17)

The Guess Who: Running Back To Canada? Puuleeze! - Duilawyer 15:22:39 12/27/04 (3)

Have you seen this DVD? It really rocks and Burton's voice isn't at all bad. - Audiophilander 16:30:31 12/27/04 (2)

I heard the audio, and yes, BC's voice is that bad. - Duilawyer 21:20:28 12/27/04 (1)

I still think that you're being waaaaay too critical. - Audiophilander 22:15:42 12/27/04 (0)

Ruminations on ROTK - yo mama 07:24:02 12/27/04 (2)

While I differ with you, I compliment your fair and reasonable appraisal. - Audiophilander 13:01:48 12/27/04 (0)

Re: Ruminations on ROTK - PCL 11:54:36 12/27/04 (0)

Re: Best DVD picks of the year: - PdL 13:35:09 12/26/04 (2)

Festival Express question - TA 19:09:36 12/26/04 (1)

Re: Festival Express question - PdL 23:37:19 12/26/04 (0)

Re: Best DVD picks of the year: - Dalton 12:52:06 12/26/04 (1)

Well, let's take a look at your tastes, or lack thereof. Oh, that's right, you didn't list any. - Audiophilander 00:29:57 12/27/04 (0)

Re: Best DVD picks of the year: - Pam 12:49:27 12/26/04 (3)

Thanks for the info; I'll have to check that one out. (nt) - Audiophilander 00:31:59 12/27/04 (2)

Re: Thanks for the info; I'll have to check that one out. (nt) - Pam 04:06:47 12/27/04 (1)

Re: P.S. - Pam 04:21:12 12/27/04 (0)

PS: Correction - Audiophilander 10:27:25 12/26/04 (0)

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