Return of the King...about time!!!

[lunycrys]

I am so elated that this Wednesdays is the final chapter of the LOTR saga!!! I am sooooo READY! It beats having the watch the animated cartoon that was done by some japanese animation studio. hoepfully, i get the opportunity to see it and enjoy it...i will greatly revel in it!!!!

so are you LOTR fans ready? i know i am!!!!

[Peanut]

I know I am. The wait has been long, but the new game and the TT extended edition DVD have thus far tided me over.

[Taloniss]

I'll be there opening day

[PizzaPower]

awsome!!! IU can't wiat for the DVD!! Bring it on King.

[EZweasel]

i hope this movie beats the suck-fest that was two towers, although i did like the fellowship of the rings a tad. but i sorta have a feeling this one will be pretty good.

[HorseTechie]

Hah... I waas watching the special features on TTT yesterday. Got me all pysched up again! :thyper:

But I can wait till this weekend to see ROTK. Decided I'm not that crazy to see it on opening day. :P

[Roseangelo]

Half the fun is seeing it opening day. :D

I'm participating in "Trilogy Tuesday" tomorrow. Theatrical viewings of the Extended Editions of the first two movies followed by Return of the King. I couldn't ask for anything better. :)

[Voltron]

The Battle at Gondor is going to be insane. I'm bringing a change of pants just in case.

[Ninjatron]

I'm not that big of a fan, but I've already got my ticket. Really looking forward to this. After all, it has a big spider, and Spiders make everything cool.

Sayonara.

[The Defibrillator]

^ Haha, another good idea from Voltron

I'm seeing it at midnight tuesday night/wednesday morning. Its gonna be most excellent, I can already tell.

[Peanut]

i hope this movie beats the suck-fest that was two towers, although i did like the fellowship of the rings a tad. but i sorta have a feeling this one will be pretty good.

Man! Do you like ANYTHING!?! :-?

[Dinny]

Going to see it on Wednesday too in Leicester Square, my friend invited me.

[Brodie]

It opens on my birthday......I was kinda hoping by my 17th birthday that a cool R horror flick would open on my BDay....Like AvP....Or RE2.

[Cascadia]

cool Brodie. as for me, i was not able to follow the first movie very well so I did not watch the 2nd one.

[Taloniss]

The Battle at Gondor is going to be insane. I'm bringing a change of pants just in case.
:lol:

[cqb101]

Huge LOTR fan here. Got my ticket for wednesday at 6:30 PM. It was the first show that wasn't sold out. I can't wait! I couldn't sleep last night, and probably won't be able to sleep tonight or tomorrow.

[EZweasel]

why do you people care so much about a medi-ocra movie. i would never lose sleep over something so boring.

[Voltron]

why do you people care so much about a medi-ocra movie. i would never lose sleep over something so boring.

The only thing that leaves me more sleep deprived is the anticipation for my favorite sitcoms.

[SkaterMike]

I cant wait. This will be the best movie of them all (not that the first two were bad). And yes, the Battle of Pelanor Fields will be insane.

[EZweasel]

why do you people care so much about a medi-ocra movie. i would never lose sleep over something so boring.

The only thing that leaves me more sleep deprived is the anticipation for my favorite sitcoms.

ahh shut up :P

[cqb101]

why do you people care so much about a medi-ocra movie. i would never lose sleep over something so boring.

Mediocre movie? Bahahahahahahahahahaha. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: If it was just a medocre movie it wouldn't be nominated for many many awards, including best picture, which lots of people think it will win. What have any of the matrix movies ever been nominated for? best special effects? Is the matrix: revolutions nominated for any awards? doubtful. If it is, it isn't picture of the year.

[EZweasel]

why do you people care so much about a medi-ocra movie. i would never lose sleep over something so boring.

Mediocre movie? Bahahahahahahahahahaha. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: If it was just a medocre movie it wouldn't be nominated for many many awards, including best picture, which lots of people think it will win. What have any of the matrix movies ever been nominated for? best special effects? Is the matrix: revolutions nominated for any awards? doubtful. If it is, it isn't picture of the year.

you complain matrix reloaded had no story ..what about the two towers , it was one huge fight scene. nothing more. very boring. and look at all the other crap movies that get awards. crap like chicago and the pianist. in the bedroom? yea LOTR is on up there with them. The Marix was more than special affects. you just couldnt realise it was trying to be a little different..so what if it didnt do what everyone thought it was gona do. they would do things and let the viewer figure it out instead of giving you a straight answer which was one of the best thing about all the matrix movies. Look at how much revolutions can make a person think? Matrix movies wont appeal to everyone. it only apeals to thos who like to think about a movie after they leave the theater. i know once i seen the two towers i thought that it was pretty good, but didnt think one more thing about it after i left the theater..after i seen revolutions. my mind was boggled and working for days and days afterwards. Even to this day im still thinking about all thats happened. So much information was given on all three movies. I do not watch the matrix movies for special effects. there is a story there, but must people want the story spoonfed to them. the Matrix is like this......"something happens" then you figure out the reason why it happened by listning to the clues they give you..if you dont like doing that then you will hate the Matrix movies.

[Voltron]

I say this thread will be locked in about 10 more posts...tops.

[cqb101]

If you think TTT had no story, you need to go re-watch it. Tru, it didn't have as much story as the first because it was building up to the three and a half hour long ROTK which has a **** load of story. Character developmetn. Another thing LOTR is strong in, and the matrix lacks. Acting, yet another thing. Only relying on special effects when they absolutely need it, add that to the list. Should I go on? Face it, the matrix turned into what the SW prequal movies are: CGI wondefests.

[Voltron]

If you think TTT had no story, you need to go re-watch it. Tru, it didn't have as much story as the first because it was building up to the three and a half hour long ROTK which has a sh** load of story. Character developmetn. Another thing LOTR is strong in, and the matrix lacks. Acting, yet another thing. Only relying on special effects when they absolutely need it, add that to the list. Should I go on? Face it, the matrix turned into what the SW prequal movies are: CGI wondefests.

Amen

[cqb101]

I say this thread will be locked in about 10 more posts...tops.

:lol: :lol: After ROTK comes out, I'm gonna make a thread comparing the Matrix Trilogy, the LOTR trilogy, and ummm another trilogy....dunno what tho........

[Voltron]

http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Frapplo/matrix2.gif


http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Frapplo/neo3.gif
Hey, it would have been better if the part of Neo was played by a wooden board with a mean face painted on it



http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Frapplo/matrix_question_tot1.gif
Talk about story! Writing of this calibur deservesa Pulitzer.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Star Wars trilogy could be the third to compare.....

[JameO]

I have to work all this week. :( But as soon as I get a chance I will be there to watch it! I loved the first 2 movies and the third one will be even better. But EZ I must say. You aren't talking proper here. As everyone else has said it is a great movie. Ok you don't have to like it but please realize that it is really well done and deserves all those awards!

[One Radical Dude]

Am I the only one that liked TTT over FOTR?

[The Defibrillator]

Nope. TTT had great fight scenes, but I like the in depth storyline of FotR.

[GK Punk]

I am so elated that this Wednesdays is the final chapter of the LOTR saga!!! I am sooooo READY! It beats having the watch the animated cartoon that was done by some japanese animation studio. hoepfully, i get the opportunity to see it and enjoy it...i will greatly revel in it!!!!

so are you LOTR fans ready? i know i am!!!!

Yep, I'm ready. I've had my ticket for about a week for the Tuesday Midnight showing. Just 1 more day is all I have to wait...

[EZweasel]

the Matrix movies are just more my type of movie and acting also. i love keanu reeves. he's like one of my top favorite acotrs along with johnny depp and arnold. like ive always said. it is not how real you can act its how you you are different..same with music. most people dont like music that has alot of talent but still has a sucky sound. they want originality. and these 3 stars deliver it for me. So dont tell me who can act and who cant please. I have an opinion on what a good actor is and so do you. another thing is i do like a few characters from LOTR ALOT..including Golum,treebeard, and gandolph. i love those guys. i have even bought action figures from the LOTR trilogies. its just TTT did not deliver for me like fellowship did. i will watch them all again one day though.

[GK Punk]

Why the hell do you feel the need to go in to every thread about something you don't like to start a flame war??

Flame Wars are getting out of hand around here, and I'm getting real sick of it.

[Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan]

I'm seeing it at midnight tuesday night/wednesday morning. Its gonna be most excellent, I can already tell.

I am doing the midnight viewing on Tuesday, as well. It's gonna be a blast with so many people rocking the movie theater until almost four in the morning! Movies are always a lot more fun to see when there's a zillion people jam-packed in the theater with you.

I am not a hardcore fan, but I will admit that I have been waiting for this third movie to come out ever since I finished watching the second one.

"Oh, all right, I'll watch your stupid movie! But I don't have to enjoy it." - Donatello, from "Too Hot to Handle"

[EZweasel]

Why the hell do you feel the need to go in to every thread about something you don't like to start a flame war??

Flame Wars are getting out of hand around here, and I'm getting real sick of it.

i know. im sorry. i am dumb sometimes. i shouldnt post in here if i dont need to.

[Voltron]

Why the hell do you feel the need to go in to every thread about something you don't like to start a flame war??

Flame Wars are getting out of hand around here, and I'm getting real sick of it.

Yeah, something needs to be done about that.

[Machias Banshee]

http://www.kittie.onlinecomics.biz/IJ3_IA_35_R.jpg
I do believe we have a problem...




Okay, everyone, we dont need any sparks flying about. EZ, I know you dont like the movies, but the best thing is just to not post in these kinds of threads.


We've had enough flame wars for a couple boards...

[EZweasel]

http://www.kittie.onlinecomics.biz/IJ3_IA_35_R.jpg
I do believe we have a problem...




Okay, everyone, we dont need any sparks flying about. EZ, I know you dont like the movies, but the best thing is just to not post in these kinds of threads.


We've had enough flame wars for a couple boards...

i know , thats why i apologized

[The Defibrillator]

Flame wars are no fun, and thanks EZ for apologizing. I like people when they can take responsibility for their actions.

[EZweasel]

Flame wars are no fun, and thanks EZ for apologizing. I like people when they can take responsibility for their actions.

np, thank you too

[One Radical Dude]

Flame wars make me wanna rip out all my hair. I've been through many of them elsewhere.

[Michaelangelo|DAH]

yep, i'm going to the Premiere too, wednesday 00:03 but i'll see before anybody in USA wuuhuu. Because i live in Denmark and the GMT is + 1, Can't wait!!! :D

[Peanut]

Let's have a round of aplause for EZ. He just did something that very few people have the guts to do. Very classy. *claps*

[PizzaPower]

* Clap clap lap clap * Good job dude!! * Hand over TMNT video games.

[ZariusTwo]

Those "Matrix Reloaded" gags were hilarious..

I disagree with 'em, but hilarious. :lol:

[One Radical Dude]

Let's have a round of aplause for EZ. He just did something that very few people have the guts to do. Very classy. *claps*

Sad, but true.

Pizza time, EZ!!

[Michaelangelo|DAH]

i just returned from the movies, and it was great. You've got something to forward to hehe :wink:

[Mikey the Party Turtle]

While I thought that FotR was excellent, I found the theatrical version of TTT to be very flawed, but the EE makes for it with an excellent version of the film.

I can't wait to see RotK. :D

[raphael90]

Well, my sis decided to give me an early present this Christmas and got me a ticket to see ROTK tommorrow. I know it will be good! No liquids until I leave that theater, it is torture to sit through a LOTR movie after drinking a full soda. I want to enjoy every moment of it. :D

Not to cause any trouble, but I prefer FOTR over TTT....something about TTT did not sit well with me. I can't explain it...I need to watch it again, I haven't seen it since it came out last December. Man, has it been a full year? Wow... :)

[Dr. Doom]

Freakin' awsome, guys. An amazing movie.

[GK Punk]

Indeed it was amazing. I'd hate to give Spoilers so I won't say much, other than: Shelob = :o :dead: :sick:

[Taloniss]

Headin' to the theatre now, hope I can get a ticket.

[GK Punk]

It's Great, I'm sure you'll love it.

I just can't believe I actually waited outside for 2 hours in the "cold" (Californian definition of cold, that is) for a movie. It was pretty well worth it though, especially since we already had our tickets for around a week.

[HorseTechie]

Flame wars are no fun, and thanks EZ for apologizing. I like people when they can take responsibility for their actions.

np, thank you too
*nods* Thank you.

While it's cool to voice an opnion... it's not cool to make a huge A deal about it.

I also know many LotR fans do not like the movies, because it doesn't capture everything from the books, or that the story had been changed. Nonetheless, these movies are based off three classic books that are hands down, very well thought out and written.

Hence.. if you don't tlike the movies, give the books a read. Then perhaps, you will see what the hype is all about. :wink:

As for me... I'm patiently awaiting the weekend to see it.

[Deepflame]

I'll be seeing it tomorrow. Not too satisfied with my chair in the theatre, though :/

[The Defibrillator]

I got bad seats in the theater (2nd row far right :dead: ) but indeed the Return of the King was the freaking awesome movie of the year.

Denethor = Jerk
Shelob = excellent

[EZweasel]

im going to see it today. my friends got the tickets early. i do hope its good though. like i said i have a feeling it will not actually let me down, but dont know if it will be as good as fotr.

[Dinny]

I just saw it and loved it, I wont say anything bout the story as Im sure youre all going to see it soon anyway, but it was great.

[Stone Ill]

I'll probably see it on Friday or Saturday.

It's kind of a tradition, because with the last 2 movies, we waited a few days after the movie came out, and saw it at 3pm.

[Taloniss]

Loved the movie, but I thought the ending dragged on a little.

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I thought it should have ended after Frodo woke up in bed and everyone came to see him.

[raphael90]

Loved the movie, but I thought the ending dragged on a little.

Same here, but it was a mesmerizing movie. Those battle scenes were OVERWHELMING, I almost couldn't stand it. And I couldn't figure out why but my eyes were almost tearing at one point near the end.

[EZweasel]

Loved the movie, but I thought the ending dragged on a little.



i have to agree. the movie was actually awsum (and i didnt think it would be)

although i do like this beter than the two towers. i do not like it beter than FOTR. The ending was way too dragged out.

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i thought it should have ended after aragon became king and got his girl. that whole scene Wwhere froto woke up and merry & pipen where jumping on his bed was so gay. it looked like a big slumber party.
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[Voltron]

I think it should have ended after the title screen


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The Title screen said "The Lord of the Rings"
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[The Defibrillator]

^What does that mean? Did you not like it?

About the ending, yeah, there were several places where the screen faded out, and you were like "It's over!" but then it wasn't! And then it did it again and again!





I thought the part where Pippin was singing during the battle was pretty cool, except for Denethor sitting at the table pigging out....that was just weird and stupid. It was gross.

What did you think of the relationship between Sam and Frodo? I thought they did a great job of portraying how they bonded and what not....the part where Frodo sends Sam away, was really powerful.

[Taloniss]

*Spoilers*




















Things not to do while seeing Lord of the Rings:


1. Stand up halfway through the movie and yell loudly, "Wait... where the hell is Harry Potter?"

2. Block the entrance to the theater while screaming: "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!" - After the movie, say "Lucas could have done it better."

3. Play a drinking game where you have to take a sip every time someone says: "The Ring."

4. Point and laugh whenever someone dies.

5. Ask everyone around you if they think Gandalf went to Hogwarts.

6. Finish off every one of Elrond's lines with "Mr. Anderson."

7. When Aragorn is crowned king, stand up and at the top of your lungs sing, "And I did it.... MY way...!"

8. Talk like Gollum all through the movie. At the end, bite off someone's finger and fall down the stairs.

9. Dress up as old ladies and reenact "The Battle of Helms Deep" Monty Python style.

10. When Denethor lights the fire, shout "Barbecue!"

11. In TTT when the Ents decide to march to war, stand up and shout "RUN FOREST, RUN!"

12. Every time someone kills an Orc, yell: "That's what I'm Tolkien about!" See how long it takes before you get kicked out of the theatre.

13. During a wide shot of a battle, inquire, "Where's Waldo?"

14. Talk loudly about how you heard that there is a single frame of a nude Elf hidden somewhere in the movie.

15. Start an Orc sing-a-long.

16. Come to the premiere dressed as Frankenfurter and wander around looking terribly confused.

17. When they go in the paths of the dead, wait for tense moment and shout, "I see dead people!"

18. Imitate what you think a conversation between Gollum, Dobby and Yoda would be like.

19. Release a jar of daddy-long-legs into the theater during the Shelob scene.

20. Wonder out loud if Aragorn is going to run for governor of
California.

21. When Shelob comes on, exclaim, "Man! Charlotte's really let herself go!"





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[HorseTechie]

^^ That list is hilarious! Especially the daddy long legs part. :lol:



Can't wait til Saturday!

[Voltron]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I'M RETURNING TO THE THEATRE TO COMPLETE THAT LIST

Didn't you like it?

Language does not have a word for my affection for this movie. I couldn't get in opening day because I went dressed as Gollum.

I've been a Lord of the Rings fan since I was in 7th grade. Sitting in that theatre was the pinnacle of my life. I loved it. In fact, there was this hoggish girl who sat next to me, she was very flatulent, and at one point she came back from the bathroom and smelled like kitty-litter, so I endured Hell to see that movie. Not to mention that when I left, my bladder was about to burst.



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Especially when it said "The Lord of the Rings" on the title screen.
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[cqb101]

Man, this was definately the best movie of the year! It was inbelieveable. I found myself getting a little teary eyed during some scenes. Especially when Frodo said he didn't need Sam anymore, and some just sat down and cried. :cry: But, after seeing this movie, I'm convonced that Legolas can single handedly take down the TMNT and Splinter.

[raphael90]

Those were funny Taloniss! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Dinny]

Just a word of advice if you havent seen it yet DO NOT BUY 2 LARGE COKES WITH THE INTENTION OF "SPREADING" THEM OUT ACROSS THE MOVIE. That hurts.

[That Matt Guy]

Am I the only person on Earth who has never seen any of these movies?

[Taloniss]

Am I the only person on Earth who has never seen any of these movies?

Probably.

[Storm Wolf]

Am I the only person on Earth who has never seen any of these movies?

Probably.

unfortunatly i think Taloniss is right :o I can't believe you haven't seen any of them....woohoo :o

ROTK was soooooo awesome! even tho i had THE worst seats in the history of the world (front row far left :sick: :dead: ) the faces were kinda distorted but that didn't take away the fact that i was glued to my seat! even tho my bladder was literally about to bust! I loved it! :P

[Bowser_Koopa]

Am I the only person on Earth who has never seen any of these movies?

we're the only 2 :roll:

[Storm Wolf]

oh my....you poor sad little creatures.... :( :ohwell: you need to watch....at least the first one....which seems to be the best in most peoples opinions.....

[ZariusTwo]

Hear hear

"Return of the King" had WAYYY too much taken out of it to be considered a faifthful adaptation, the acting and action scenes get a five-star, it is simply INCREDIBLE, but they could have paid more attention to the epilouge, gave Sauroman a role in the film etc

[Peanut]

Hear hear

"Return of the King" had WAYYY too much taken out of it to be considered a faifthful adaptation, the acting and action scenes get a five-star, it is simply INCREDIBLE, but they could have paid more attention to the epilouge, gave Sauroman a role in the film etc

Dude the movie was already of 3 hours long! I'm sure they'll focus on all the extra stuff, like Sauroman's demise, in the Extended Edition DVD.

[ZariusTwo]

Yeah, I know

Still, on a good scale, I liked it, but when compared to the previous efforts (Fellowship, Two Towers) it's very overated.

[cqb101]

I'm just dissapointed that they didn't even film the "scouring ofthe shire" I was really looking forward to atelast seein that on the extended edition of the DVD.

[HorseTechie]

SPOILERS! No read!



I thought the part where Pippin was singing during the battle was pretty cool, except for Denethor sitting at the table pigging out....that was just weird and stupid. It was gross.
Gah... :dead: But it sets up just how nutz Denethor was. Makes Grima seem like a really nice guy! :wink:


What did you think of the relationship between Sam and Frodo? I thought they did a great job of portraying how they bonded and what not....the part where Frodo sends Sam away, was really powerful.
Yeah.. I also appreciated how their friendship was portrayed. How the Ring was affecting Frodo's judgement to the point despair was all that was left.

I like those two, quite a bit, as well as Aragorn, and Gandalf/Shadowfax. Nope, not a Legolas fangrll, I'm afraid not. :wink:

Oh, and I also loved the way they had Eowyn and Merry take down the Witch King too. :D




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