What people think of Two Towers (*SPOILERS*) - Page 40

**Nurvingiel** · 04-30-2003, 12:54 AM

Welcome to the thread Dreran the Green (I'm green too, since I am a tree!) I also thought Gandalf's scene was really well done. It was almost exactly as I pictured it, in terms of timing, and bookishness. Physically, I pictured the Balrog a bit differently (no horns or wings, the subject of many debates so let's not go there) but it was so well done I have no complaints. Gandalf is also very well played over all. Some people didn't like Gandalf the White's staff, but I only think he should have kept his old one because that makes more sense to me.

Cheers! |N|

Elf Girl · 06-08-2003, 12:18 PM

When will this thread no longer be 'important'? It's been six months now.

Gerbil · 06-08-2003, 01:51 PM

Dunno but where's the 'extended TTT DVD cut' thread? There has to be one somewhere. I came back here to find out what was likely to be included?

Cirdan · 06-08-2003, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gerbil
Dunno but where's the 'extended TTT DVD cut' thread? There has to be one somewhere. I came back here to find out what was likely to be included?

That would make a good new thread since a discussion of it here might be ignored by many.

Gerbil · 06-08-2003, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cirdan
That would make a good new thread since a discussion of it here might be ignored by many.

True, but my point was I'm suprised there isn't one already, or if there is I couldn't find it.
This time last year we was all wetting ourselves over the FotR extended cut (until we saw it and had to endure more tom-foolery from the hobbits).

**Nurvingiel** · 06-08-2003, 02:44 PM

Anything TTT is important in this thread. I'm impressed how long it's been going on. I think it would be great if it kept going until RotK came out. But whatev, I doubt that's going to happen.

I don't *gulp* have the Two Towers DVD. I actually feel that the times I saw it in the theatre are good enough. If I had more money, I'd feel otherwise.

Lady of Rohan · 06-08-2003, 02:53 PM

I would like to pre-order TTT, but I haven't yet. I am trying to figure out if it would be better to just get the DVD when it comes out and wait the extra while, or preorder it. I think (depending on where you get it from) you would get a better deal with the pre order, but I'm not sure.

jerseydevil · 06-08-2003, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gerbil
Dunno but where's the 'extended TTT DVD cut' thread? There has to be one somewhere. I came back here to find out what was likely to be included?

It's just an example of how LotR fans aren't as happy with Jackson's movies as they were when FotR came out (which any old posters know I hated). If the obsessive behaviour was carried on into TT - then people would actually care when the Two Towers DVD comes out.

eowyngirl14 · 06-08-2003, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jerseydevil
It's just an example of how LotR fans aren't as happy with Jackson's movies as they were when FotR came out (which any old posters know I hated). If the obsessive behaviour was carried on into TT - then people would actually care when the Two Towers DVD comes out.

i dont get it. im happy with TTT, and i know when it is coming out on DVD. August 17. it came out of the 6th of August last year. they are making us when 1o more painfull days.

***azalea*** · 06-09-2003, 01:55 PM

There is a thread about the EE, it was started a while ago and kind of died because I guess there hasn't been any new info about what's going to be on it, as far as I know. I'll bring it to the top in case anyone would like to discuss it.

I guess we could release this thread from its "important" status at this point, but I'll wait until crickhollow gets back and see what she thinks. It won't hurt anything to leave it up here for a little while longer.

Gerbil · 06-09-2003, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jerseydevil
It's just an example of how LotR fans aren't as happy with Jackson's movies as they were when FotR came out (which any old posters know I hated). If the obsessive behaviour was carried on into TT - then people would actually care when the Two Towers DVD comes out.

Not necessarily true - I see it more as a case of with FotR lots of us were chomping at the bit for years - with nothing before it to ease our wait.
With TTT we've already had FotR, so initial enthusiasm has waned a bit (not necessarily cos you don't like it, just cos 3 years of enthusiasm is basically impossible), and have the finale to come.

The trouble with the middle bit is, well, it's in the middle

Christiana · 06-10-2003, 09:42 PM

Whens TT coming out on video?

Cirdan · 06-10-2003, 10:01 PM

Aug. 26 and Nov. 17 for EE

Christiana · 06-12-2003, 06:10 PM

thank you

Gerbil · 06-24-2003, 01:27 PM

Over time, I've seen TTT probably a dozen times in it's entirety - now of course, I just skip to the bits I like.

I just thought I'd mention that there are some bits still that are so brilliant, so well realised visually and so well matched to the soundtrack, that they make me shiver even now.

I'm not a huge fan of the soundtrack as a standalone - FotR is better just to listen to, but TTT soundtrack as a soundtrack is almost perfect, and it's this that tends to give me the cues of 'perfection' in a scene.

Current top favourite 'shiver + amazing soundtrack' moments are (in no particular order):

- The whole Gandalf fighting Balrog start
- Gandalf and Eomer appearing at Helm's Deep ('Rohirrim - to the King!')
- The Ents deciding to go to war ('It is likely we go to our doom - the Last March of the Ents')
- The Ent battle ('A hit, a fine hit!')
- The start of Helm's Deep (while waiting, IE the build-up)
- Just before Warg battle (Aragorn and Eowyn parting)

Several things are curious - first is that they don't necessarily tie in with actual scenes from the film that I like (I can't stand the Warg battle for example), and second is none of them are anything to do with Frodo and Sam

But all in all I'm happy there's still bits I can watch and really feel as if I'm in Tolkien's world. Shame I can't say that about most of the film, but then again I've watched it to death

**Nurvingiel** · 06-25-2003, 04:44 PM

Well, Frodo and Sam weren't the main characters in this movie, so this is understandable.

It did set RotK up well though.

(I don't like the Warg battle either, I think it exists to make up for leaving the battle the Fellowship had with Wargs before they reached Moria.)

Entlover · 07-03-2003, 12:09 AM

I've decided I like The Thirteenth Warrior better than TT. However, considering TT as part of the trilogy, I predict I'll end up preferring the whole LotR trilogy to any other movie.

**Nurvingiel** · 07-03-2003, 03:55 PM

I loved the 13th warrior! It was filmed in BC, my home province. Yes! I liked it because it was a great movie. Though I had some issues with TTT I still liked it better that 13thW. Despite its problems, it was still an awesome movie. It was bound to suffer a little as the 2nd movie in LotR's 3 parts.

Entlover · 07-03-2003, 04:36 PM

Nurvingiel, your message box is full so I can't PM you. You must be popular!
Have you considered joining the committee to edit the Entmoot Anthology? (in your spare time

)

anarion · 07-20-2003, 09:47 AM

I loved TTT, and thought it was way better than the Fellowship.
Don't get me wrong, i loved both movies once I saw the extended version of the fellowship.
I just liked TTT more.

06-08-2003, 12:18 PM	#782
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	When will this thread no longer be 'important'? It's been six months now. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

06-08-2003, 01:51 PM	#783
Gerbil Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 797	Dunno but where's the 'extended TTT DVD cut' thread? There has to be one somewhere. I came back here to find out what was likely to be included? __________________ Gerbil gerbil@theburrow.co.uk

06-10-2003, 09:42 PM	#792
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	Whens TT coming out on video? __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

06-10-2003, 10:01 PM	#793
Cirdan Elf Lord of the Grey Havens Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somewhere else Posts: 2,381	Aug. 26 and Nov. 17 for EE __________________ There exists a limit to the force even ther most powerful may apply without destroying themselves. Judging this limit is the true artistry of government. Misuse of power is the fatal sin. The law cannot be a tool of vengance, never a hostage, nor a fortification against the martyrs it has created. You cannot threaten any individual and escape the consequences. -Muad'dib on Law The Stilgar Commentary

06-12-2003, 06:10 PM	#794
Christiana Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Searching desperately for a swan boat to take to Valinor Posts: 1,231	thank you __________________ I take full responsibility for my actions, except for those that are somebody else's fault Having someone to blame is nearly as good as having a solution to the problem Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you habe their shoes. ~Frieda Norris

06-08-2003, 02:53 PM	#787
Lady of Rohan Doughy Elf Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,006	I would like to pre-order TTT, but I haven't yet. I am trying to figure out if it would be better to just get the DVD when it comes out and wait the extra while, or preorder it. I think (depending on where you get it from) you would get a better deal with the pre order, but I'm not sure.

06-09-2003, 01:55 PM	#790
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	There is a thread about the EE, it was started a while ago and kind of died because I guess there hasn't been any new info about what's going to be on it, as far as I know. I'll bring it to the top in case anyone would like to discuss it. I guess we could release this thread from its "important" status at this point, but I'll wait until crickhollow gets back and see what she thinks. It won't hurt anything to leave it up here for a little while longer.

06-24-2003, 01:27 PM	#795
Gerbil Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 797	Over time, I've seen TTT probably a dozen times in it's entirety - now of course, I just skip to the bits I like. I just thought I'd mention that there are some bits still that are so brilliant, so well realised visually and so well matched to the soundtrack, that they make me shiver even now. I'm not a huge fan of the soundtrack as a standalone - FotR is better just to listen to, but TTT soundtrack as a soundtrack is almost perfect, and it's this that tends to give me the cues of 'perfection' in a scene. Current top favourite 'shiver + amazing soundtrack' moments are (in no particular order): - The whole Gandalf fighting Balrog start - Gandalf and Eomer appearing at Helm's Deep ('Rohirrim - to the King!') - The Ents deciding to go to war ('It is likely we go to our doom - the Last March of the Ents') - The Ent battle ('A hit, a fine hit!') - The start of Helm's Deep (while waiting, IE the build-up) - Just before Warg battle (Aragorn and Eowyn parting) Several things are curious - first is that they don't necessarily tie in with actual scenes from the film that I like (I can't stand the Warg battle for example), and second is none of them are anything to do with Frodo and Sam But all in all I'm happy there's still bits I can watch and really feel as if I'm in Tolkien's world. Shame I can't say that about most of the film, but then again I've watched it to death __________________ Gerbil gerbil@theburrow.co.uk

07-03-2003, 12:09 AM	#797
Entlover Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 463	I've decided I like The Thirteenth Warrior better than TT. However, considering TT as part of the trilogy, I predict I'll end up preferring the whole LotR trilogy to any other movie.

07-03-2003, 04:36 PM	#799
Entlover Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 463	Nurvingiel, your message box is full so I can't PM you. You must be popular! Have you considered joining the committee to edit the Entmoot Anthology? (in your spare time )

07-20-2003, 09:47 AM	#800
anarion Enting Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Born in Lousiville, KY. Living in Laguna, Philippines Posts: 55	I loved TTT, and thought it was way better than the Fellowship. Don't get me wrong, i loved both movies once I saw the extended version of the fellowship. I just liked TTT more.

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