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Aristus

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1. You're not. I'm a huge fan of the films.

Reply to ProudMNDemocrat (Original post)

Thu Sep 28, 2017, 09:48 AM

Sep 2017

I had the potential to be a disappointed, scolding fanboy because I loved the books so much. But I thoroughly enjoyed the screen adaptation, and understood the changes Peter Jackson made in order to tell the story well.

My favorite moment in all three films is in FotR; The hobbits arrive in Rivendell, and the Rivendell theme plays on the soundtrack. Frodo is reunited with Merry, Pippin, and Sam. Then Frodo spies Bilbo sitting on a bench, and the Shire theme takes over the music.

Lovely.

My wife's favorite moment (she was never a fan of the books) is also from FotR: Sam's declaration to Frodo at the end: " 'Don't you leave him, Samwise Gamgee.' " Mr. Gandalf said to me. And I don't mean to. I don't mean to..."

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Lord of The Rings Trilogy Love...... [View all] ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2017 OP

You're not. I'm a huge fan of the films. Aristus Sep 2017 #1

Another of my favorite scenes..... ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2017 #2

Yes. Foreshadowing the "Into The West" theme in the end credits. Aristus Sep 2017 #4

Yes to yes. "Into The West" a frequent replay here. IADEMO2004 Sep 2017 #9

We went to all the movies in theaters. yallerdawg Sep 2017 #3

Love the triology and I'm insanely jealous of your trip! Docreed2003 Sep 2017 #5

You shall not pass! ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2017 #8

I will admit it's visually beautiful and well acted. TeapotInATempest Sep 2017 #6

The books are good enough to read over and over. I have. The movies are that good, too. StrictlyRockers Sep 2017 #7

In July of this year at a SciFi Convention, I met ..... ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2017 #10

I love the movies, but I'm glad I saw them before reading the books. Martin Eden Sep 2017 #11