Current Movies (was: Lord Of The Rings - The Movie)

Xanadu Dragon · 01-07-2002, 01:26 PM

Saw it yesterday.

It's the best three hour movie without an ending that I ever saw.

Anyone else see it?

Skip · 01-07-2002, 02:11 PM

Was a little put off by some of the changes from the book, BUT it was an extremely well made and I never got fidgety (as opposed to Harry Potter). To keep things totally true to the original the movie length would have doubled. I was very very satisfied with the movie.

Xanadu Dragon · 01-07-2002, 02:19 PM

Have to confess - - never read the book.

I was in awe of the location shots and the effects - - both, as good as it gets.

BuzzBuzzard · 01-07-2002, 02:24 PM

I have not seen this, but I did rent Swordfish this weekend. The only redeeming quality was Halle Berry exposing her breasts and even that was a little disappointing. That movie sucked.

Xanadu Dragon · 01-07-2002, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by BuzzBuzzard
I have not seen this, but I did rent Swordfish this weekend. The only redeeming quality was Halle Berry exposing her breasts and even that was a little disappointing. That movie sucked.

Agreed - - - supposedly, you can see more of Halle in Monsters Ball - - - but, you'll have to watch her with Billy Bob.

gyb13 · 01-07-2002, 02:42 PM

I haven't read the book, but was pleased with the movie...until the end, that is. That really pissed me off.
Unlike previous movies (with sequels made or in the works), there was no resolution at the end of 3 hours. In Star Wars (or the Godfather, or any comedy or horror flick with 8 sequels), for example, each movie is its own entity. There is a conflict that is resolved by the end of the picture, and the picture is part of a greater story.
This, however, was unnerving. It seems as if they filmed the 9 hours of film, then split it into three even parts, with no regard for where the story is.
This type of marketing ploy is something I cannot agree with.

Xanadu Dragon · 01-07-2002, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by gyb13
Unlike previous movies (with sequels made or in the works), there was no resolution at the end of 3 hours. In Star Wars (or the Godfather, or any comedy or horror flick with 8 sequels), for example, each movie is its own entity. There is a conflict that is resolved by the end of the picture, and the picture is part of a greater story.

Yeah, I felt this way too - - - even a simple black screen with the words "to be continued......" would have been better than the simple cut to black and then credits.

Duque · 01-07-2002, 03:21 PM

Well, that's the way the books were put together, if memory serves me from when I read them like 10 years ago. Tolkien wrote them all at one time, as one volume, but had to split them up otherwise they'd have been encyclopedia-length.

Agreed, location shots and scenery were outstanding, and not once in that 3 hours did I feel like it was dragging.

Casting was right on too - though everytime I saw Sam I couldn't stop thinking: "Rudy!"

Xanadu Dragon · 01-07-2002, 04:21 PM

Rudy, a few pounds heavier, in a wig.

TGwynn19 · 01-07-2002, 04:41 PM

I saw Tom Cruise's Vanilla Sky last night. Do not make the same mistake. Very drawn out in the end. My date fell asleep

It was the boring movie, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

BuzzBuzzard · 01-07-2002, 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by TGwynn19
I saw Tom Cruise's Vanilla Sky last night. Do not make the same mistake. Very drawn out in the end. My date fell asleep It was the boring movie, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

A mistake I have already made. The ending was not even relevant to the movie's point about life and how it should be lead. It was way over the top, but not needed. I have to stop believing the reviews I read, although the one on NPR that flamed it seemed to be right on.

Xanadu Dragon · 01-07-2002, 04:53 PM

The list to warn me about V-Sky is very long. Thanks for the confirm.

Anyone see A Beautiful Mind yet?

BuzzBuzzard · 01-07-2002, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by Xanadu Dragon
Anyone see A Beautiful Mind yet?

I have not, but spoke to many who have and the feedback is generally good. People seem to question, though, how close the story is to being true.

Xanadu Dragon · 01-07-2002, 05:12 PM

I've already heard that he may have been gay in real life and they make him a hetero for the flick.

Skip · 01-07-2002, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gyb13
I haven't read the book, but was pleased with the movie...until the end, that is. That really pissed me off.
Unlike previous movies (with sequels made or in the works), there was no resolution at the end of 3 hours. In Star Wars (or the Godfather, or any comedy or horror flick with 8 sequels), for example, each movie is its own entity. There is a conflict that is resolved by the end of the picture, and the picture is part of a greater story.
This, however, was unnerving. It seems as if they filmed the 9 hours of film, then split it into three even parts, with no regard for where the story is.
This type of marketing ploy is something I cannot agree with.

As I recall the second Star Wars Movie (Episode 5) just sort of ended too, with everyone going off in different directions.

01-07-2002, 01:26 PM	#1
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	Lord Of The Rings - The Movie Saw it yesterday. It's the best three hour movie without an ending that I ever saw. Anyone else see it? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

01-07-2002, 02:19 PM	#3
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	Have to confess - - never read the book. I was in awe of the location shots and the effects - - both, as good as it gets. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

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BuzzBuzzard NetShrine's Conscience Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The bowels of Shea Posts: 3,062	I have not seen this, but I did rent Swordfish this weekend. The only redeeming quality was Halle Berry exposing her breasts and even that was a little disappointing. That movie sucked. __________________ Buzzard You Gotta Believe

01-07-2002, 02:42 PM	#6
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	I haven't read the book, but was pleased with the movie...until the end, that is. That really pissed me off. Unlike previous movies (with sequels made or in the works), there was no resolution at the end of 3 hours. In Star Wars (or the Godfather, or any comedy or horror flick with 8 sequels), for example, each movie is its own entity. There is a conflict that is resolved by the end of the picture, and the picture is part of a greater story. This, however, was unnerving. It seems as if they filmed the 9 hours of film, then split it into three even parts, with no regard for where the story is. This type of marketing ploy is something I cannot agree with. __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

01-07-2002, 03:21 PM	#8
Duque NetShrine's Desperado Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southern CA Posts: 2,638	Well, that's the way the books were put together, if memory serves me from when I read them like 10 years ago. Tolkien wrote them all at one time, as one volume, but had to split them up otherwise they'd have been encyclopedia-length. Agreed, location shots and scenery were outstanding, and not once in that 3 hours did I feel like it was dragging. Casting was right on too - though everytime I saw Sam I couldn't stop thinking: "Rudy!" __________________ Bad Andy It's such a fine line between stupid and clever.

01-07-2002, 02:11 PM	#2
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	Was a little put off by some of the changes from the book, BUT it was an extremely well made and I never got fidgety (as opposed to Harry Potter). To keep things totally true to the original the movie length would have doubled. I was very very satisfied with the movie.

01-07-2002, 04:21 PM	#9
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	Rudy, a few pounds heavier, in a wig. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

01-07-2002, 04:41 PM	#10
TGwynn19 Guest Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,087	I saw Tom Cruise's Vanilla Sky last night. Do not make the same mistake. Very drawn out in the end. My date fell asleep It was the boring movie, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

01-07-2002, 04:53 PM	#12
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	The list to warn me about V-Sky is very long. Thanks for the confirm. Anyone see A Beautiful Mind yet? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

01-07-2002, 05:12 PM	#14
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	I've already heard that he may have been gay in real life and they make him a hetero for the flick. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

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