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Starling
Half-elven
Oct 7 2012, 10:54pm
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Ever had one of those 'I never noticed that' moments?
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Last night my friend and I watched Fellowship of the Ring for the first time in ages. I have never counted how many times I have watched the films, and I really wish I had, because it's lots!
Anyway, I had a moment when Frodo placed the ring on the table during the Council of Elrond. It was the first time I really took in his reaction after he put that ring down. He looked so relieved, feeling that this huge burden had been lifted (before everything went haywire). I couldn't believe I hadn't ever really *seen* this before. I guess I've always been busy taking in everything else that is going on in this scene.
The other thing I kept noticing was the beautiful detailing on Bilbo's red waistcoat.
I am so happy that I can enjoy repeat viewings over *gasp* ten years, and still find something fresh each time. 
Does anyone have their own 'I never noticed that' moment to share?
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Ziggy Stardust
Gondor
Oct 8 2012, 12:56am
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But I can't remember them all.  I haven't noticed Frodo's expression at the Council of Elrond. But a recent example is that I never noticed the orcs talking to eachother as the trolls are opening the gate, which was mentioned in another thread.
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Gimli1252
Bree
Oct 8 2012, 1:17pm
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Few days ago, i noticed that the pupils of the eyes of Gollum changes depending on his personality.
There are larger when he is Smeagol and smaller when he is Gollum...
You can also notice this in the new trailer of the Hobbit...
''There is one dwarf yet in Moria, who still draws breath''
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kzer_za
Lorien
Oct 8 2012, 2:56pm
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I watched RotK recently, and I noticed Frodo at Aragorn's coronation
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Has a distant and discontented look on his face. It doesn't quite fit with the happy occasion, but it does fit with his character's ending and the toll that the journey has taken on him.
I was struck this time by how much I liked Frodo in Rotk besides the rather unfortunate incident at Cirith Ungol.
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Starling
Half-elven
Oct 8 2012, 9:38pm
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I reckon he looks like he's wearing sunglasses. 
Great spotting!
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Starling
Half-elven
Oct 8 2012, 9:40pm
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It's a great way to add depth to the changes he goes through.
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Starling
Half-elven
Oct 8 2012, 9:42pm
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I will watch out for that at the next viewing
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Watching FOTR the other night, I couldn't get over how young Elijah Wood looks.
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Starling
Half-elven
Oct 8 2012, 9:43pm
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That's another one I hadn't noticed either, so I will be looking out for it next time.
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GoodGuyA
Lorien
Oct 9 2012, 2:08am
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Clearly after escaping New York, he did not go on to make a bad sequel, but instead chose to fight for the glory of men in Middle-Earth!
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Starling
Half-elven
Oct 9 2012, 2:41am
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I like this.
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weaver
Half-elven
Oct 9 2012, 3:35am
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The BluRays really had an impact on me...
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It was not so much the stuff I was seeing, but the stuff I was hearing! All the hobbit chatter at the party....the clink of the armor in a lot of scenes..the breathing of the characters when they are running or under stress...I could go on and on.
I haven't had a chance to do this for a while, but I used to watch the films and focus just on one character each time -- Aragorn, Frodo, Sam, etc. -- I found that when I did that I would see so many subtle things in terms of expression or movement or reaction that I never picked up when I was trying to take in the story as a whole.
And now you have me wanting to watch the films again! Thanks for the inspiration!
Weaver
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Starling
Half-elven
Oct 9 2012, 9:14am
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Focusing on one character is something I will definitely try.
I'm sure I miss a lot when I am watching any scenes featuring horses, because I am so busy just focusing on them.
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Mr. Arkenstone (isaac)
Tol Eressea
Oct 9 2012, 1:33pm
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Someone said:Did you see that movie?, and someone answered: I´ve been living in this film for a long time
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This is what happens to me with this films, everytime I enter in this world it´s forests are still fresh
I can not guarantee his safety - understood...
Nor will I be responsible for his fate - Doh!
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Nightingale
Rohan
Oct 9 2012, 4:14pm
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Funnily enough - that wasn't what I was looking at ;-)//
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"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me" - C. S. Lewis
"That line between the earth and sky came beckoning to me..." - Laurie's Song
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weaver
Half-elven
Oct 10 2012, 3:32am
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Though just watching the horses might be kind of fun, too!
I found that Sam, especially, was great to watch, and Viggo, of course is always worth watching!
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Captain Salt
Tol Eressea
Oct 10 2012, 4:00am
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Just noticed that when Gandalf introduces Shadowfax as the "Lord of All Horses"
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Gimli gives a deep, reverential bow in the background. I felt it gave a bit more depth to Gimli for some strange reason.
My Top 5 Wish List for "The Hobbit"
5. Legolas will surf down Smaug's neck
4. Bilbo will be revealed to a Robot
3. Naked PJ cameo as Ghan-Buri-Ghan
2. Use of not only 3D, but smell-o-vision, plus the inclusion of axes coming out of the seats and poking the audience when appropriate
1. Not only keep the claim that Thorin & Co. ran amok in Mirkwood "molesting people", but depict said incident in vivid detail!!!!!
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Starling
Half-elven
Oct 10 2012, 7:16am
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I think I will start with Viggo
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Just sayin.' 
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stoutfiles
Rohan
Oct 10 2012, 12:41pm
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I thought the opposite, actually
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He seemed about as comfortable putting the Ring on the table as I would be putting my smartphone on railroad tracks. He continues to stare at it throughout the council, he's pained when Gimli tries to destroy it, and he immediately volunteers to take the Ring because he wants to have it again.
The Ring had him by then. He thought he would get relief from getting the Ring to Rivendell, and then to Mordor, but both times he couldn't go through the act of leaving/destroying it.
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Starling
Half-elven
Oct 10 2012, 7:10pm
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I agree with you to a certain extent
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What I interpreted as relief is very short lived. I think he realises pretty quickly that his role is nowhere near over.
I wouldn't say he volunteers to take the ring because he wants to have it again though.
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weaver
Half-elven
Oct 11 2012, 3:23am
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ha! yes, I always start there too!//
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Ereinion Nénharma
Lorien
Oct 11 2012, 1:16pm
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but I also would have liked it if the other horses present in those scene would bow to their lord. It would have added depth to them (and other Middle Earth animals) too, that they are not 'just' animals, but are more sentient too.
''Do not fear the shadows, for seeing them means light is near...''
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Loresilme
Valinor
Oct 11 2012, 3:34pm
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Hard to tell what a person's motives are when they are under the Ring's influence. Things aren't always what they seem. Did Frodo volunteer out of a desire to do good, on the surface, when deep down he really kind of wanted the Ring back? I think that question is raised even with Sam when he asks to help Frodo with the Ring. Was he really, really just wanting to help Frodo or was the Ring working on him on some level too?
And P.S., I liked your 'putting my smartphone on the railroad tracks' comparison, lol. Very descriptive .
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Valandil ed Imladris
Lorien
Oct 11 2012, 10:24pm
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I found two new things (for me)
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in FOTR: Gandalf is dancing in the background at Bilbo's birthday.
and in TTT: Wormtongue cries slightly when he see's the Uruk-Hai army of Saruman. That's interesting!
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