04-09-2002, 12:55 PM | #21 |
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I wish. I think that we are going about it this way because we are all big Tolkien fans, so of course we want to see it happen. Whether it actually happens or not remains to be seen.
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04-12-2002, 07:06 PM | #22 |
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personally, i dont think making the hobbit into a movie is a good idea..id watch it ofcourse..but there are some parts that are just well...goofy?
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04-12-2002, 08:48 PM | #23 |
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Re my first post on the last page, I just read in the LotR forum how they did indeed destroy the Shire sets, so if they did The Hobbit they'd have to start that from scratch.
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04-13-2002, 01:17 AM | #24 |
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You'd have to rebuild the sets bigger anyway, since most of the characters are short.
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Originally posted by Bropous:
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As for why? It's simply a great story. There is wit and humor, drama and pathos, and Smaug makes for a great villain. The film-makers can go in either of two directions- They can make it a film for a younger audience- a la Harry Potter, or make it a prequel to LoTR, whichever they think will make more money. Either way, I can't wait to see it. I personallly don't give a pocket-handkerchief whether Jackson does the film or not-- as long as Howard Shore does the score.
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04-18-2002, 06:31 PM | #26 |
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Jackson has already said that there will be a Hobbit movie if LOTR did well.
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04-18-2002, 07:42 PM | #27 |
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OH, YIPPITY!
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04-19-2002, 06:10 PM | #28 |
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Good Idea but If it had been done before LOTR it would have been a bad idea. Hers Why: The Hobbit is a kids book. The movie would have to be a kids movie. Fans of violence and such woulden't see LOTR becouse they'd think it was more of the same. But now its a good idea. Probably not till the other 2 LOTR movies are out.
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08-01-2002, 03:24 PM | #29 |
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i thought about this to, and i geuss that it would be a good idea b/c the ppl who were to scird/ not allowed to wach all of the other movies might be able to wach this one, and then they would read the other ones and might wont to/ be allowed to wach LOTR, b/c i have a friend that is scared of LOTR b/c she heard that it was scary, but if the Hobbit came out, it would not be as scary, and then she would wach it!
and anyways, all of the Tolkien fans would like it, and it wouldn't make them stop reading/ going to TLA (Tolkien Lovers Aconymis, just jokeing) but every movie will at least spark 1 new intrest, so BRING IT ON! GO PJ! MAKE THAT MOVIE!!!
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It would be easier to adapt "The Hobbit" to film since it is less detailed and would allows for a more creative interpretation that would be similar to the look and feel of the LotR trilogy. I agree that it would be like "Episode I"; sparking renewed interest in the previous releases. There was a movie released recently with all the spider CG so that is done already. Same with the dragons. The scenery alone would be would doing in the same manner as LotR. The success of it as a prequel could lead to adaptations of Silmarillion stories, though they may lend themselves better to full CG in the manner of "Shrek".
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08-04-2002, 05:52 PM | #31 |
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Hmm, I can quite decide that IF they did do it, whether they'd try to scarify it a bit, to make it fit better with the LOTR trilogy, or whether they'd dumb it down a bit, and make it a kids movie. Either way, I HOPE THEY LEAVE HOWARD SHORE OUT OF IT!!!!!
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08-05-2002, 03:39 AM | #32 |
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I think making a Hobbit movie would be great, but only if it has a serious tone to it - when they begin on their journey from the inn.
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08-05-2002, 09:52 AM | #33 |
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I would definately see New Line's The Hobbit if they make it. It will probably be a PG rating if they do it though, unless they decide to make the some of the fights more violent then they were depicted in the book.
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08-06-2002, 02:18 PM | #34 |
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okay idea
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08-11-2002, 02:18 PM | #35 |
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I think the Hobbit as a movie is a great idea, and I really hope they do it. So what if it's a childrens book, it's not like it's the life and times of Barney the dinosaur! It's still Tolkien! The book may have been intended for younger audiences, but it is enjoyed by adults as well because it isn't simple clap-trap. Personnally, it's my favorite of Tolkiens stories for the exact reason that it is less serious. It is less serious because that was a happier time in Tolkien's world, before the ring was "found". It would be a movie, filled with humor and pathos. As for the songs, I'd like to see some modern bands do versions of them for the soundtrack! Too funny! If they ever do indeed make this film, I will be first in line! I want to see Smaug!
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08-11-2002, 05:21 PM | #36 |
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They would have to correct Bilbo's finding of the ring from FotR since Gollum cries out when Bilbo finds it.
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08-18-2002, 11:32 PM | #37 |
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I beleive that if the Hobbit does go live action it will be a good thing for Tolkien because more people will now know about the Hobbit and might actually read it.
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I agree I think it would be a great movie... but the again it might be so altered and changed because of the way they made LotR
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ive just read the hobbit movie and allthought is quite a lot of material it would not transfer very well. Its a bit too childish and seems to lack the tension of LOTR and people moving from movie to movie would not be happy be like the phantom menence all over again. The Elves in the the Hobbit are just not elf likeb at all. I mean come on they get drunk and fall asleep. And mock the dwarves they are much more like men.
It just would not work very well.
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08-29-2002, 11:28 AM | #40 |
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I agree with you in the sense that The Hobbit is a much less complicated book then the Lord of the Rings series, so if it were to be made into a movie, I think people would think it was aimed too much at children. However, I don't agree with you that the story itself is childish!
There was a cartoon version made many years ago, in the seventies or something, that I use to watch all the time. But an actual movie...I think it would be good yet not phenomenal. |
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