OK, probably the greatest set of films produced. Ever. "Lord of the Rings". It leaves "Star Wars" in its dust, combining the amazing storytelling and plot weaving of J.R.R. Tolkien with the imagination, vision, and execution of Peter Jackson.
I have watched the entire trilogy three times already, and it leaves me with a gaping jaw every time. I have, of course, bought the extended edition release, because more is better in this case.
And so, I sat to watch it with my father, who is also a huge fan. Except I can barely watch five straight minutes of film without "was this in the original release?...was this...?".
Now, I remember, mostly. It is also indicated in the chapters which as been extended from or add to the theatrical version.
But I want to watch the film!
I need to concentrate. I need to feel myself disappear into the story. I welcome the abduction of all my senses when I watch these films, and I feel myself walking along with the characters. Awed with them at the sights that accompany them on their journey. Because where the film is amiss, I complete from my own knowledge of the story from the all the works of Tolkien I have read and even fleeting moments on screen take on a profound meaning, that someone who has only seen the movies might overlook, or be completely unaware of.
And then there are the gaps. Some things are not crystal clear in the movie, and I, having become the repository of all things LOTR for my father, find myself explaining little bits of background information. "Why did he say that?" and "Where did they go?" and "Where did they com from?" and my favorite "How come they don't know this?" It's annoying and distracting.
Next time, I'm bringing with me a piece of paper and pen.
Please save all questions to the end.
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