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09-26-2002, 11:51 PM | #11 | ||
the Shrike
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I could also approach it from a more technical vantage point and say that by upping the action, PJ has created a very disjointed film, that in places is very patchy. It is my opinion that it does not flow well. Furthermore, I feel that some actors, ie John Rhys-Davies, Christopher Lee, and Ian McKellen (he was amazing in Gods and Monsters), just were not utilised to their full potential. They had some amazing actors in Fellowship, and it seems that these talents were used ad hoc. And let me not get into the script! However, despite the film's blandness, I can appreciate that PJ is still an amazing director, and the sets are ... well... beautiful. When I got it out on DVD, and watched it, I may not have been overly enthralled with the flow of the film, nor the utilisation of some of the actors, but by god, that man can direct! Regarding your rather silly point that "he doesn't like a movie that millions have embraced and that clearly captures the essence of Tolkien's great work, I question their objectivity and/or their motivations".... what are you? A fascist regime? People are allowed to hold differing opinions. Just because you think that the movie is gods gift to moviedom, does not make you right; any more than the fact that I find the movie somewhat blase makes me right. And there's the "O" word again. Finally, I'll leave you with the words of Ebert: Quote:
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