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Tolkien Topics: Movie Discussion: The Hobbit:
Updated Thoughts after viewing #2 (with HFR):
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Aragorn the Elfstone
Tol Eressea
Dec 16 2012, 8:50am
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Updated Thoughts after viewing #2 (with HFR)
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Warning: I'm about to eat my words regarding 48 fps. 
I saw the film again today in 48fps. Firstly, I must say I enjoyed the film a lot more on my 2nd viewing (though it still has issues). Secondly, to my complete surprise, I was really into the higher frame rate. I can see why it's getting a negative reaction from critics and industry folk. It almost removes the camera from the equation, and makes it look like you're watching a live performance right in front of you. It made it unlike anything I've ever seen. Granted, there were still moments when I hadn't quite adjusted to the faster movement - but it was still marvelous to behold.
Quibbles I still have:
- The production & costume design in certain areas looks noticeably cheaper/faker than in LotR (especially Erebor). Given the money put into this film, I know it's not really cheap - but it looks it. This isn't even a 48fps thing - I noticed it in the 2D version too.
- The whole Azog subplot is like something from a bad B-movie. Where was he all these years?
- The ending feels like it just cuts off. It's so noticeable that the narrative for film 1 wasn't supposed to end here. Should have stayed as 2 films.
- Something wonky was done with the music. Out of place themes from the trilogy just pop up later in the film with no rhyme or reason. The soundtrack album is much better.
Aside from those things, I had a great time with it today. Dialogue flowed better, the pacing didn't bother me, and I pretty much had a smile on my face throughout the film. Lots of fun, but I still feel like it's a pale shadow of LotR. I may just need time to accept the vastly different tone. As of now, I'd probably rate it an 8/10.
"All men dream; but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds awake to find that it was vanity; But the dreamers of day are dangerous men. That they may act their dreams with open eyes to make it possible."
- T.E. Lawrence
(This post was edited by Aragorn the Elfstone on Dec 16 2012, 8:52am)
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