Originally Posted by Sickman
I've seen the first two, and I might rent the third one when it comes to DVD, but the movies just weren't any good. The first one was boring, and it had no ending (I know it's a trilogy... shut up). The second one was easily one of the worst movies I've ever seen. It was basically just one big fight scene. I kept falling asleep at the theater when I saw it.
I think the Lord of the Rings movies are sins against all things artistic. Sorry.
Really, as far as film making goes, these are pinnacle. I mean, really, what could be improved? Certainly not the effects. The cast is amazing across the board, all super talented. The story is tried and true and flows along nicely. I give to you that the second film had some minor pacing problems (rectified in the extended edition) but to say it's the worst film ever, just comes across as foolish to me. I mean you can say it's the worst subject matter, or you don't like the subject matter, or you don't like fantasy. But to say Two Towers is the worst movie ever, means to me that you like films like Dungeons and Dragons better as fantasy. That is basically what your saying. That the film making skills in every film ever made are better than the skills used in LotR.
And that is just ridiculous...
One big battle scene? Did you see the film? I think you really did just fall asleep in the theatre, because the battle takes up a very small portion of the film in comparison to it's full length.'
Your "Sins against all things artistic" makes no sense at all. How is LotR a sin against "Starry Night" or "The Hallucinogenic Torrador"?
If you have specific problems with the production/direction/performances in these films, then state as much so there can be a discussion about the issues. Blanket statements of worst ever, or sins against art really just don't convey any sort of idea at all. It's just some random complaint without a referent.
No offense, but blanket statements get my blood boiling
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