:: Life on Planet Dan-E ::

:: Monday, December 22, 2003 ::

:: Lord of the Rings Rules ::

I saw Lord of the Rings (again) yesterday and I came away even more impressed with it the second time around. The fact that I was more alert and not suffering from jet lag probably helped somewhat but I can't help but like how a three hour and twnety minute movie can keep my attention rapt through it's entirety. It certainly didn't feel like three-plus hours.

It was a far more satisfying closure to a trilogy than most of the great trilogies of the past, even including "Star Wars," "The Godfather" series, and even "The Matrix." Like it's predecesors, the epic storytelling and in some cases the grand visual effects are there but one of the key differences with LOTR is the continued development of the characters throughout the three films. Most sequels eliminate character exposition and focus more on situational development but here we see the lead players grow and evolve as the story continues.

Or rather, let me put it this way: We likes it. We needs it. The movieses, it calls to us and seduces us. We likes the plotses, the effectses and all the candy for our eyeses! We try to to resist but it tricksy. We wants it, we must watches it. My PRECIOUS! RRAAAHHHHHHH!

If I continue to type I'll probaly give away too much (as well as give my readers even more reason to question my sanity) so I'll stop here. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend you do.

:: Miscellaneous Ramblings by Dan-E at 9:43 PM [+] :: | 0 comments
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