Posted on 10/01/2010 10:18:29 PM PDT by Immerito
The New York Times is busting out major headlines today: First with the revelation that ‘The Hobbit’ films will be filmed in 3-D, and now, all but confirming Peter Jackson will direct the two ‘prequels.’ (Woo Hoo!!! – Sorry, had to get that in there) According Michael Cieply’s article, an announcement to this affect will be coming in the next few days.
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“Yes” to what?
Well, I only read about halfway through “Fellowship” and was pretty much bored to tears, so I credit Jackson with keeping me enthralled the entire time. As I understand it, the scouring of the Shire was after the other events of the books. People complained about the third movie ending too many times, I can’t imagine what would’ve happened if he’d kept it in.
Try reading the book again. In my experience, some people who gave up on the book the first time enjoyed it better the second.
The book is better—and gets better as you get through Books 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 where the action picks up.
You can turn any of them into a political cartoon. They’re just characters. You add the dialogue. My friend did a President Bush and 0bama movie that was really funny. R Rated.
Me: Yes.
That was the interpretation I was leaning towards, but wanted to get clarification from you.
May I safely presume that you enjoyed Peter Jackson’s interpretation of Tolkien’s masterpiece?
Yes.
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