The Window on the West - yea or nay?

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-22-2003, 08:24 PM

Do you think it'll be included in the Extended Edition of The Two Towers?

In Tolkien's work, it seems to me that it fit perfectly. The encounter with Faramir and the Rangers of Ithilien was kind of a "makeshift Rivendell": a chance to rest, to heal, and to prepare for the hard times ahead, though of course it was far shorter than either Rivendell or Lorien. This beautiful scene fit in perfectly there, I think.

But of course, Jackson's work is something wholly different, and must be viewed separately. Of course, we all know what he did with Faramir and co., so I shan't go into detail there. But it seems to me that in this dark scene of danger and betrayal, the Window on the West would not really be appropriate, and would seem rather awkward.

What is your opinion?

BeardofPants · 04-22-2003, 11:34 PM

Oh please... Oh please.... Oh please....

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-23-2003, 12:12 AM

I know, it would be nice, but I'm not sure if it would fit in the context. But I'm still rooting for it.

SamwiseGamgeeOTS · 04-23-2003, 09:36 AM

Lots of prayer is good. very very good. hahaha. But, you never know with PJ and all.......grr..snarl....

LuthienTinuviel · 04-23-2003, 02:15 PM

as long as there IS and Extended Edition, i'll be happy.
but as for what's in and out, im taking the buddist road of detatching myself from this.

Shadowfax · 04-23-2003, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LuthienTinuviel
as long as there IS and Extended Edition, i'll be happy.

There is, don't worry.

BeardofPants · 04-23-2003, 09:15 PM

Hmm, maybe I should rethink my plans on marching on Wellington to slap him silly with a cold wet fish?

cassiopeia · 04-23-2003, 10:03 PM

You can see a little of the extended edition here: http://www.lordoftherings.net/index_400_hv_presell.html
As for the widow of the west being included, I doubt it. Faramir's cave had a different feel from the book, so I would think including it would be inappropriate.

04-22-2003, 08:24 PM	#1
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	The Window on the West - yea or nay? Do you think it'll be included in the Extended Edition of The Two Towers? In Tolkien's work, it seems to me that it fit perfectly. The encounter with Faramir and the Rangers of Ithilien was kind of a "makeshift Rivendell": a chance to rest, to heal, and to prepare for the hard times ahead, though of course it was far shorter than either Rivendell or Lorien. This beautiful scene fit in perfectly there, I think. But of course, Jackson's work is something wholly different, and must be viewed separately. Of course, we all know what he did with Faramir and co., so I shan't go into detail there. But it seems to me that in this dark scene of danger and betrayal, the Window on the West would not really be appropriate, and would seem rather awkward. What is your opinion? __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-22-2003, 11:34 PM	#2
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Oh please... Oh please.... Oh please.... __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

04-23-2003, 12:12 AM	#3
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I know, it would be nice, but I'm not sure if it would fit in the context. But I'm still rooting for it. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-23-2003, 09:36 AM	#4
SamwiseGamgeeOTS Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A quaint little hole which last time I checked was somewhere near Ohio, Middle-Earth. Posts: 165	Lots of prayer is good. very very good. hahaha. But, you never know with PJ and all.......grr..snarl.... __________________ "...Eragon recoiled in shock. Standing in front of him, licking off the membrane that encased it, was a dragon."

04-23-2003, 02:15 PM	#5
LuthienTinuviel protector of orphaned rabbits Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kalamazoo... yes, its a real place! Posts: 1,236	as long as there IS and Extended Edition, i'll be happy. but as for what's in and out, im taking the buddist road of detatching myself from this. __________________

04-23-2003, 09:15 PM	#7
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Hmm, maybe I should rethink my plans on marching on Wellington to slap him silly with a cold wet fish? __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

04-23-2003, 10:03 PM	#8
cassiopeia Viggoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,749	You can see a little of the extended edition here: http://www.lordoftherings.net/index_400_hv_presell.html As for the widow of the west being included, I doubt it. Faramir's cave had a different feel from the book, so I would think including it would be inappropriate. __________________ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.

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