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re: The Hobbit
Posted on 7/13/11 at 10:19 pm to Josh Fenderman
Posted on 7/13/11 at 10:19 pm to Josh Fenderman
Bombur, Bofur and Bifur:
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Posted on 7/13/11 at 11:57 pm to Josh Fenderman
Sweet bump. I hadn't seen any of these new pics.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 9:32 am to alabamabuckeye
I'm skeptical, probably bc I never read any of the books. I loved the LOTR movies, but the hobbits were the lamest characters. A movie devoted to hobbits, who seem like nothing more than mini Irish people, doesn't sound as appealing.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 10:05 am to biglego
quote:
I'm skeptical, probably bc I never read any of the books. I loved the LOTR movies, but the hobbits were the lamest characters. A movie devoted to hobbits, who seem like nothing more than mini Irish people, doesn't sound as appealing
Actually this film should be good news for you at least, since there is only really one Hobbit in this installment, while the pictures you see are actually dwarves. There are 13 dwarves on the journey, and Bilbo (The Hobbit) joins them.
This post was edited on 7/14/11 at 10:19 am
Posted on 7/14/11 at 10:17 am to OMLandshark
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There are 12 dwarves on the journey, and Bilbo (The Hobbit) joins them.
13 dwarves, you mean.
Just sayin'.
The whole reason that he was 'contracted' to the party as the 'burglar' was that 13 is an unlucky number. Or so Gandalf convinced Thorin.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 10:19 am to OMLandshark
quote:
There are 13 dwarves on the journey
FIFY
We are still waiting on the pics for Thorin, Balin and Dwalin
Posted on 7/14/11 at 10:20 am to White Shadeaux
quote:
13 dwarves, you mean.
Just sayin'.
The whole reason that he was 'contracted' to the party as the 'burglar' was that 13 is an unlucky number. Or so Gandalf convinced Thorin.
Yeah I remember this, I was thinking Gandalf was the 13th person, and there were 12 other Dwarves, which would make Bilbo the 14th (which is ironically unlucky in Eastern countries where they may have a hard time following the logic). Just been a while since I've read the books.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 10:25 am to OMLandshark
Either way, it's obviously a device to get Bilbo into the company.
I really wish they would do The Silmarillion movie(s).
Would blow LOTR and The Hobbit out of the water not only visually, but in story as well, IMO.
I really wish they would do The Silmarillion movie(s).
Would blow LOTR and The Hobbit out of the water not only visually, but in story as well, IMO.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 10:36 am to White Shadeaux
When I first read the silmarillion I thought it might be cool if peter Jackson could produce some kind of Hbo miniseries.
Not sure how easy it would be to do a movie on it because of the time period it would span and the number of characters.
Not sure how easy it would be to do a movie on it because of the time period it would span and the number of characters.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 10:45 am to Josh Fenderman
Sure, it's epic. Which is...well, epic.
A series might be cool, but some sort of multiple movies would be even better to me. I'll let them decide how to break it up.
A series might be cool, but some sort of multiple movies would be even better to me. I'll let them decide how to break it up.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 11:01 am to biglego
quote:
I'm skeptical, probably bc I never read any of the books. I loved the LOTR movies, but the hobbits were the lamest characters. A movie devoted to hobbits, who seem like nothing more than mini Irish people, doesn't sound as appealing.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 12:21 pm to White Shadeaux
quote:
I really wish they would do The Silmarillion movie(s).
Possibly my favorite book of all time. But in no way do I want a Silmarillion movie. No way this would go over well or do the book justice. It's too tragic of a story for American films as well.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 1:02 pm to iwyLSUiwy
To see Nírnaeth Arnoediad on film would be the coolest, and saddest thing ever. Seeing the Silmarillion on film would be awesome, definitely one of my favorite books ever, and it's basically a bunch of short stories Tolkien jotted down while he was in the army. Awesome.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 1:04 pm to iwyLSUiwy
quote:
No way this would go over well or do the book justice.
They said the same thing about LOTR not too long ago too.
Just sayin'.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 1:12 pm to CP3LSU25
what is the general plot for the hobbit? I've never read it. I know if follows a younger Bilbo Baggisn and includes smeagle correct?
Posted on 7/14/11 at 1:26 pm to Tiger Ryno
Wiki:
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, better known by its abbreviated title The Hobbit, is a fantasy novel and children's book by J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published on 21 September 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in children's literature.
Set in a time "Between the Dawn of Færie and the Dominion of Men",[1] The Hobbit follows the quest of home-loving hobbit Bilbo Baggins to win a share of the treasure guarded by the dragon, Smaug. Bilbo's journey takes him from light-hearted, rural surroundings into darker, deeper territory.[2] The story is told in the form of an episodic quest, and most chapters introduce a specific creature, or type of creature, of Tolkien's Wilderland. By accepting the disreputable, romantic, fey and adventurous side of his nature (the "Tookish" side) and applying his wits and common sense, Bilbo develops a new level of maturity, competence and wisdom.[3] The story reaches its climax in the Battle of Five Armies, where many of the characters and creatures from earlier chapters re-emerge to engage in conflict.
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, better known by its abbreviated title The Hobbit, is a fantasy novel and children's book by J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published on 21 September 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in children's literature.
Set in a time "Between the Dawn of Færie and the Dominion of Men",[1] The Hobbit follows the quest of home-loving hobbit Bilbo Baggins to win a share of the treasure guarded by the dragon, Smaug. Bilbo's journey takes him from light-hearted, rural surroundings into darker, deeper territory.[2] The story is told in the form of an episodic quest, and most chapters introduce a specific creature, or type of creature, of Tolkien's Wilderland. By accepting the disreputable, romantic, fey and adventurous side of his nature (the "Tookish" side) and applying his wits and common sense, Bilbo develops a new level of maturity, competence and wisdom.[3] The story reaches its climax in the Battle of Five Armies, where many of the characters and creatures from earlier chapters re-emerge to engage in conflict.
Posted on 7/14/11 at 1:36 pm to oldmantigerfan
quote:i'd like to see it made as an animated movie/mini-series. i don't think the studio would fund such a dis-jointed live action film
Seeing the Silmarillion on film would be awesome, definitely one of my favorite books ever,
ETA: i guess i should have read more than one post
This post was edited on 7/14/11 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 7/15/11 at 10:05 am to manwich
Balin & Dwalin;
Posted on 7/17/11 at 11:03 pm to Josh Fenderman
Last but not least, Thorin:
Kinda looks like Rob Zombie
Kinda looks like Rob Zombie
This post was edited on 7/20/11 at 9:57 pm
Posted on 7/20/11 at 9:32 pm to Josh Fenderman
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