Our Sponsor Sideshow Send us News
Lord of the Rings Tolkien
Search Tolkien
Lord of The RingsTheOneRing.net - Forged By And For Fans Of JRR Tolkien
Lord of The Rings Serving Middle-Earth Since The First Age

Lord of the Rings Movie News - J.R.R. Tolkien

  Main Index   Search Posts   Who's Online   Log in
The One Ring Forums: Tolkien Topics: Movie Discussion: The Hobbit:
tempting but no

Felagund
Rohan


Oct 13 2012, 9:19am


Views: 3568
Shortcut
tempting but no [In reply to] Can't Post

I could just about cope with compressing the two Battles of Dol Guldur (2941 and 3019) if the pay-off is seeing Galadriel the super-Noldo in action. What makes me hesitate though is what it means for the depiction of Sauron. In Middle-earth (including in Jackson's re-imagining of it), Sauron is the arch-villain / Dark Lord etc. Having the events of Dol Guldur in 2941 come across as a massive defeat, with Sauron in retreat (that bit did happen then) and his base for the last 1800 years destroyed undermines the 'Dark Lord' narrative. Sure, Sauron wasn't invincible (indeed, he was uniquely vulnerable) but if a film-goer is supposed to fear for the fate of Middle-earth in the LotR film trilogy then depicting Sauron in TH trilogy as a local wrangler down in Dol Guldur who can be crushed by the White Council has the potential to undercut that.

Welcome to the Mordorfone network, where we put the 'hai' back into Uruk

Subject User Time
Galadriel and The Battle Of Dol Guldur BornOutOfTheWest Send a private message to BornOutOfTheWest Oct 12 2012, 3:19pm
    Wellcome! Mr. Arkenstone (isaac) Send a private message to Mr. Arkenstone (isaac) Oct 12 2012, 3:37pm
    I'd be happy for Galadriel to destroy Dol Guldur during The Hobbit DanielLB Send a private message to DanielLB Oct 12 2012, 3:42pm
        Me too dubulous Send a private message to dubulous Oct 12 2012, 4:02pm
        Same here // Groppe Send a private message to Groppe Oct 12 2012, 4:49pm
        There is some mentioning in the movies Beren0nehanded Send a private message to Beren0nehanded Oct 12 2012, 5:56pm
            I wanted more though! DanielLB Send a private message to DanielLB Oct 12 2012, 6:17pm
                Agreed! Beren0nehanded Send a private message to Beren0nehanded Oct 12 2012, 6:23pm
                    I wouldn't assume that the Hobbit Trilogy (spoilers) - Hanzkaz Oct 12 2012, 7:35pm
                        I think that there will be more as well, painjoiker Send a private message to painjoiker Oct 12 2012, 10:26pm
        How to show the power of wizards and elves without making it look tacky? Estel78 Send a private message to Estel78 Oct 12 2012, 11:44pm
            Replace these kung fu masters with Elrond, Galadriel and Gandalf Carne Send a private message to Carne Oct 12 2012, 11:51pm
            That's a good question dubulous Send a private message to dubulous Oct 13 2012, 5:38am
            I don't want flashy power magic either DanielLB Send a private message to DanielLB Oct 13 2012, 10:09am
                I agree... Elthir Send a private message to Elthir Oct 13 2012, 11:09pm
                    What was it Lacrimae Rerum Send a private message to Lacrimae Rerum Oct 13 2012, 11:53pm
                        I think Elthir is simply commenting on Shelob'sAppetite Send a private message to Shelob'sAppetite Oct 14 2012, 4:09am
                            Actually... Elthir Send a private message to Elthir Oct 14 2012, 4:55am
                            I can't say that I agree Lacrimae Rerum Send a private message to Lacrimae Rerum Oct 14 2012, 8:41am
                            Well... Elthir Send a private message to Elthir Oct 14 2012, 7:46pm
                    The big question is........ Eye's on Guard Send a private message to Eye's on Guard Oct 14 2012, 12:23am
                        Most definitely! / DanielLB Send a private message to DanielLB Oct 14 2012, 9:31am
                        Please Eru, nooooo! Felagund Send a private message to Felagund Oct 14 2012, 9:31am
                For Galadriel to seem like the most potent force of magic imaginable whilst poor AinurOlorin Send a private message to AinurOlorin Oct 15 2012, 3:23am
                    The Istari are guides Fardragon Send a private message to Fardragon Oct 15 2012, 6:41am
                    It is Galadriel that cleanses Dol Guldur in Tolkien's work though? / DanielLB Send a private message to DanielLB Oct 15 2012, 7:16am
                        the quote, and Galadriel as warrior Felagund Send a private message to Felagund Oct 15 2012, 8:01am
                            Or cast a fireball? Fardragon Send a private message to Fardragon Oct 15 2012, 9:01am
                                The Galadriel / Lúthien & Dol Guldur / Tol-in-Gaurhoth parallel Felagund Send a private message to Felagund Oct 15 2012, 9:32am
                                    Something like this... Joe20 Send a private message to Joe20 Oct 15 2012, 9:46am
                                        I can imagine Galadriel doing something similar. DanielLB Send a private message to DanielLB Oct 15 2012, 11:25am
                                    Yeah, I think this is most likely. Fardragon Send a private message to Fardragon Oct 15 2012, 11:18am
                            Galadriel dealing death? Elthir Send a private message to Elthir Oct 15 2012, 2:16pm
                                Galadriel the 'unstained' defender Felagund Send a private message to Felagund Oct 15 2012, 4:15pm
                                    Nerwen's path Elthir Send a private message to Elthir Oct 15 2012, 8:49pm
                                        respect for the lore! Felagund Send a private message to Felagund Oct 15 2012, 10:15pm
            And yet PJ did show a cheesy fireball irodino Send a private message to irodino Oct 13 2012, 4:34pm
                I really liked that fireball Tim Send a private message to Tim Oct 14 2012, 3:50am
        tempting but no Felagund Send a private message to Felagund Oct 13 2012, 9:19am
    This line...still not digging it Vangalad Send a private message to Vangalad Oct 12 2012, 4:29pm
        It may have just been a blip in Boyens' memory DanielLB Send a private message to DanielLB Oct 12 2012, 4:50pm
            Indeed, she's excused Vangalad Send a private message to Vangalad Oct 12 2012, 5:28pm
    Having our cake and eating it too... Otaku-sempai Send a private message to Otaku-sempai Oct 12 2012, 11:23pm
        That would work nicely DanielLB Send a private message to DanielLB Oct 13 2012, 9:55am

 
 
 

Search for (options) Powered by Gossamer Forum v.1.2.3

home | advertising | contact us | back to top | search news | join list | Content Rating

This site is maintained and updated by fans of The Lord of the Rings, and is in no way affiliated with Tolkien Enterprises or the Tolkien Estate. We in no way claim the artwork displayed to be our own. Copyrights and trademarks for the books, films, articles, and other promotional materials are held by their respective owners and their use is allowed under the fair use clause of the Copyright Law. Design and original photography however are copyright © 1999-2012 TheOneRing.net. Binary hosting provided by Nexcess.net

Do not follow this link, or your host will be blocked from this site. This is a spider trap.