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4.53 AVERAGE
4.53 AVERAGE
"There's too much shouting." - my dad in the car as we listened to the first half. Cannot deny it. Felt like the charm of Fellowship only came back in the second half.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Really a testament to the films that this 13-hour adaptation feels like a more abrupt abridgement. Still the soundtrack slaps in all its '80s weirdnesses and the drama shines through in the great voice-acting with more of the voice of the original book therein and the narration. Most of all the songs! (Gollum is especially perturbing)
PS in fairness 4 is probably harsh as it is quite comprehensive and the voice-acting superb. Methinks a great choice for a family walking holiday in the fells and dells, driving between sightly locations. A taster to pique little ones' Middle Earth fascination hehe
PS in fairness 4 is probably harsh as it is quite comprehensive and the voice-acting superb. Methinks a great choice for a family walking holiday in the fells and dells, driving between sightly locations. A taster to pique little ones' Middle Earth fascination hehe
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is another absolutely fantastic performance by Andy Serkis—a must-listen for any Tolkien fan.
The beginning of Book 4 of Lord of the Rings ("The Taming of Sméagol", "The Passage of the Marshes", and "The Black Gate is Closed") are probably some of the most depressing and long passages in the entire LotR—every time someone complains about how they couldn't get through with all the walking, I assume they're probably talking about these long chapters. However, Andy Serkis's performance makes them an absolute delight—he fully inhabits Gollum (and Sméagol) in a way that brings new nuance to the character. I've felt more sympathetic to Bilbo's pity of Gollum in this read through than I have in ones prior.
Onward to The Return of the King!
The beginning of Book 4 of Lord of the Rings ("The Taming of Sméagol", "The Passage of the Marshes", and "The Black Gate is Closed") are probably some of the most depressing and long passages in the entire LotR—every time someone complains about how they couldn't get through with all the walking, I assume they're probably talking about these long chapters. However, Andy Serkis's performance makes them an absolute delight—he fully inhabits Gollum (and Sméagol) in a way that brings new nuance to the character. I've felt more sympathetic to Bilbo's pity of Gollum in this read through than I have in ones prior.
Onward to The Return of the King!
adventurous
dark
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes