THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release - Page 88

Mach5 · December 5 2012, 12:45 PM

Mr Light wrote:

I love all the length of LOTR, but King Kong was a bloated mess. No excuse for them taking 45 minutes to reach the island. There was a spectacular 90 minute movie lurking inside there...

It's almost as if Peter Jackson made that movie with those fan editors in mind.

Seriously, I didn't hate it, but have never once re-watched it. One of the critics said it best: "Hollywood needs an enema, and Peter Jackson needs an editor". This movie should be taught in film schools. "How not to edit a movie 101"

Emh · December 5 2012, 12:53 PM

I just watched the first two episodes of The Colbert Report's "Hobbit Week" and they both left me in stitches. Stephen Colbert is probably one of the biggest Tolkien nerds on the face of the planet and his glee for Middle Earth and Peter Jackson's films directly reflects my own. I loved his interviews with Ian McKellen, who is the epitome of cool, and Martin Freeman, who is so gracious in his new found stardom. Lastly, I don't know what's more awesome: The fact that Stephen Colbert smokes pipe-weed at the beginning of the second episode or that Martin Freeman is a big fan of Legos.

I look forward to Peter Jackson's and Andy Serkis' appearances.

Klaus · December 5 2012, 01:30 PM

McKellan: "I don't know Gandalf's middle name."
Colbert: "Fifty Shades of."

Samuel Walters · December 5 2012, 03:27 PM

^ Hilarious!

Almost as good: Legless Lego Legolas

Vasquez Rocks · December 5 2012, 04:38 PM

Pretty detailed review by the Armchair Director guys Crandall and Mercy.

Spoilers...

Part One

Part Two

Samuel Walters · December 5 2012, 06:04 PM

I can't believe they stretched that review into two parts, they clearly could have condensed it into one.

Skywalker · December 5 2012, 10:33 PM

Just be thankful they didn't stretch it out to three.

Mach5 · December 5 2012, 11:17 PM

Hanukkah Solo wrote:

Just be thankful they didn't stretch it out to three.

10/10

Emh · December 6 2012, 12:16 AM

Santa Klaus wrote:

McKellan: "I don't know Gandalf's middle name."
Colbert: "Fifty Shades of."

Samuel Walters wrote:

^ Hilarious!

Almost as good: Legless Lego Legolas

Both moments left me in stitches.

Samuel Walters · December 6 2012, 05:38 AM

I have to say, I've never been a huge fan of Colbert ... but I love his unabashed enthusiasm for these films. Whether or not they turn out to live up to expectations, or even be any good ... might as well enjoy the anticipation. Have fun with it.

Skywalker · December 6 2012, 06:49 AM

Grading thread is up!

We can take the discussion of reviews over there if you all like, or keep it in here, whichever works.

JarodRussell · December 6 2012, 11:02 PM

I think it's pretty save to say that many reviewers are LotR fanboys whose extremely high expectations (that are not even met by the LotR films themselves) got disappointed.

Mark_Nguyen · December 7 2012, 01:14 AM

Elfin Mischievous Humbug wrote:

Santa Klaus wrote:

McKellan: "I don't know Gandalf's middle name."
Colbert: "Fifty Shades of."

Samuel Walters wrote:

^ Hilarious!

Almost as good: Legless Lego Legolas

Both moments left me in stitches.

Last night's visit by Andy Serkis was just as fun, that guy just embodies his characters. And Ian McKellan's five-second, three-word cameo was priceless.

Mark

Wereghost · December 7 2012, 02:01 AM

Empire has a thoughtful review of the movie (48 FPS version).

(Edit: Total Film also has a review here).

Mr Light · December 7 2012, 02:16 AM

I'm reading LOTR for the first time in a few years, having just seen FOTR:EE again, and my appreciate for the films just continues to grow. FOTR was such a brilliant condensing of the book, cutting out what wasn't needed yet keeping so many of those wonderful bits of dialogue and splendor. What a wonderful book, and what a wonderful adaptation. Bring on The Hobbit! Part One!

December 5 2012, 12:53 PM	#1307
Emh The Doctor Location: Japan	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release I just watched the first two episodes of The Colbert Report's "Hobbit Week" and they both left me in stitches. Stephen Colbert is probably one of the biggest Tolkien nerds on the face of the planet and his glee for Middle Earth and Peter Jackson's films directly reflects my own. I loved his interviews with Ian McKellen, who is the epitome of cool, and Martin Freeman, who is so gracious in his new found stardom. Lastly, I don't know what's more awesome: The fact that Stephen Colbert smokes pipe-weed at the beginning of the second episode or that Martin Freeman is a big fan of Legos. I look forward to Peter Jackson's and Andy Serkis' appearances. __________________ "Eccleston was a tiger and Tennant was, well, Tigger. Smith [is] an uncoordinated housecat who pretends that he meant to do that after falling off a piece of furniture." - Lynne M. Thomas "I'm in Hell and it's full of Avons!" - Vila

December 5 2012, 01:30 PM	#1308
Klaus Rear Admiral Location: Klaus - Beach condo, Bay of Eldamar	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release McKellan: "I don't know Gandalf's middle name." Colbert: "Fifty Shades of." __________________ "Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain http://tlbklaus.deviantart.com

December 5 2012, 03:27 PM	#1309
Samuel Walters Commodore Location: A ship of the imagination.	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release ^ Hilarious! Almost as good: Legless Lego Legolas __________________ The Andira Chronicles, Book 1: The Darkness

December 5 2012, 04:38 PM	#1310
Vasquez Rocks Commodore Location: Vasquez Rocks	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release Pretty detailed review by the Armchair Director guys Crandall and Mercy. Spoilers... Part One Part Two __________________ http://www.facebook.com/ninjapimpskateboards

December 5 2012, 06:04 PM	#1311
Samuel Walters Commodore Location: A ship of the imagination.	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release I can't believe they stretched that review into two parts, they clearly could have condensed it into one. __________________ The Andira Chronicles, Book 1: The Darkness

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December 5 2012, 10:33 PM	#1312
Skywalker Admiral	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release Just be thankful they didn't stretch it out to three.

December 6 2012, 05:38 AM	#1315
Samuel Walters Commodore Location: A ship of the imagination.	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release I have to say, I've never been a huge fan of Colbert ... but I love his unabashed enthusiasm for these films. Whether or not they turn out to live up to expectations, or even be any good ... might as well enjoy the anticipation. Have fun with it. __________________ The Andira Chronicles, Book 1: The Darkness

December 6 2012, 06:49 AM	#1316
Skywalker Admiral	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release Grading thread is up! We can take the discussion of reviews over there if you all like, or keep it in here, whichever works.

December 6 2012, 11:02 PM	#1317
JarodRussell Vice Admiral	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release I think it's pretty save to say that many reviewers are LotR fanboys whose extremely high expectations (that are not even met by the LotR films themselves) got disappointed. __________________ lol l /\

December 7 2012, 02:01 AM	#1319
Wereghost Commodore Location: Ireland.	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release Empire has a thoughtful review of the movie (48 FPS version). (Edit: Total Film also has a review here). __________________ "As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular." Oscar Wilde

December 7 2012, 02:16 AM	#1320
Mr Light Admiral Location: Pennsylvania	Re: THE HOBBIT (2012/2013): News, Rumors, Pics Till Release I'm reading LOTR for the first time in a few years, having just seen FOTR:EE again, and my appreciate for the films just continues to grow. FOTR was such a brilliant condensing of the book, cutting out what wasn't needed yet keeping so many of those wonderful bits of dialogue and splendor. What a wonderful book, and what a wonderful adaptation. Bring on The Hobbit! Part One! __________________