http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Fri, 9 Jan 2004 11:19:48 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/01/08/085817.php#comment-35930 Thanks Vis and Peter, Vis - part of it I'm sure is that I have only seen ROTK once - the others have grown on me with repeated viewings and I have no reason to doubt ROTK will do so as well, though I do see some fundamental elements tht will probably always disturb me. I'm pretty sure The Fellowship will always be my favorite. Peter - I am very pleased to have connected with you on this and I appreciate the comments. It sounds like we are in the same place on all this! 35930@blogcritics.org Fri, 9 Jan 2004 11:19:48 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/01/08/085817.php#comment-35925 This was a fantastic post, I truly enjoyed reading it. I think I agree with you on almost every point. In my mind, I can't even compare the second and third installments of the film with the first one. The first movie moved me in a way that most movies really don't and I enjoyed the movie every time I watched it. After probably spending a weeks worth of hours watching the Fellowship of the Ring, I'm still certain I could spend that much time again and not be bored. I enjoyed the second film as much as I regularly enjoy many films, but it didn't stick out and the only things I connected with were pretty much the things you mentioned (especially Haldir's death) with a few possible additions (Theodon burying his son; watching the old men and children pick up weapons and armor...). However, the third movie left me incredibly dissatisfied...once again I enjoyed the movie more than most movies, but it wasn't even comparable to the first film. 35925@blogcritics.org Fri, 9 Jan 2004 11:00:48 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/01/08/085817.php#comment-35913 You mentioned how you were thrilled in the Two Towers when on the verge of defeat they still charged out and took the fight to the enemy. How about in ROTK when the Rohirrim arrived at Pelennor Fields and with the knowledge of basically charging to their deaths, they staunchly decided to rush in anyway. Then when the Oliphants arrived, the look on Theoden's face, and his reaction to reform the Rohirrim and once again, meet death head on. I don't know about you, but I was definitely thrilled. Then there was the whole Eowyn slaying the Witch King scene and her rushing to the side of Theoden as he lay dying. At the moment when he starts by saying, "I know your face," (which is a reference to his first line upon regaining his soul in Two Towers) to the point where he says, "Let me go," I was teary-eyed all the way. Perhaps these scenes didn't affect you the way it did me, but all I'm saying is that ROTK had it's caring, thrilling and feeling moments too (although, I do agree with you about the lack of a central "bad guy"). In my opinion, it might actually have more. 35913@blogcritics.org Fri, 9 Jan 2004 04:31:26 EST