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In Reply to: Re: Lord of the Rings! (spoilers!) posted by Joe S on December 30, 2001 at 15:03:06:
I love pseudo-intellectuals who dismiss an entire genre of literature without having ever completed a book. I have a university degree in English Literature and have read, and studied, many of the classics from Russia, France, England, America, etc., etc. My favorite eras for literature are the late 17th to middle 18th centuries in England and early 20th century in America. I also love to read good Science-Fiction and Fantasy. Many of the themes covered in the classics are revisited in these genres effectively and innovatively.
I read Lord of the Rings about 30 years ago, so I have been waiting a long time to see it represented on film. I went two days ago with my wife, who read the books about the same time I did, and has reread them recently. It seems that, for appreciating a movie like this, context is everything. I was deeply touched by the purity, courage and indomitability of the diminutive heroes. Like the books, the movie captures these qualities and effectively juxtaposes them against profound danger and evil. Because reading the books was an emotional experience, so was watching the movie. My enjoyment, and appreciation, derived from the ability of the moviemakers to recreate, not just my visual imagination of the places, but my emotional reaction to the characters and their plight. I am going to see it again soon, so that I can share it with my friends.
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