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Silverlode
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Nov 25 2012, 10:23pm
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I'm not concerned about a backlash because of LOTR...though it may well make some critics less gushy and a bit more analytical about it. Frankly, I think the thing most likely to cause backlash is the addition of the second storyline. Depending on how many of these critics read The Hobbit in their youth, and whether or not they know in advance what is being added to the story, that could come as a shock if it jars their own remembrance of the story. And, depending on the critic, that could bump the review either way - some may be confused or disappointed, others may love the change. I remember Roger Ebert was somewhat tepid in his FOTR review because he read the book once many years before and the movie was not the light little adventure he apparently remembered.
As far as Oscars, I'm not expecting very many, at least for AUJ. If lightning strikes twice and this repeats the success of FOTR, then we may have a better chance of Oscars for the other two. But I absolutely do not expect TABA to repeat the ROTK sweep - that's the sort of thing that happens once. I doubt any of these pictures will get serious consideration for Best Picture, even if they get a nomination. In addition to being fantasy, which has now gotten its historic nod, these look to be more comic in tone, and when was the last time the BP Oscar went to a light or comedic movie? They like dark or at least serious for Best Picture. Nor do I really expect acting awards, except possibly a Best Supporting nod for RA in TABA....but that's a best case scenario if his character and the script display the depth and pathos we're all hoping for. We may well snag the Best Ensemble Cast BAFTA again. 
If the HFR 3D goes over well, they will probably get technical awards...at least special industry recognitions even if not Oscars. Effects, makeup, sound and set design are also likely categories. Possibly costume, though not unless the category is soft or Ann Maskrey's designs are sufficiently different to Ngila Dickson's (again, the sense of "more of the same", even if it's very good, will hinder Oscars). Soundtrack should have a pretty good shot.
Anyway, the critics don't scare me.  Even if this film isn't a critical darling, as long as it's as good as it's looking now, it will be a popular success, which is pretty good for a sequel trilogy 11 years coming!
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Any pre-release jitters from my fellow TORnsibs about TH:AUJ criticism?
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elf_wannabee
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Nov 25 2012, 8:11pm
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TORn Readers
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chrism628
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Nov 25 2012, 8:17pm
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Is that how it works?
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imin
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Nov 25 2012, 8:19pm
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How come I loved the film, then?
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painjoiker
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Nov 25 2012, 8:23pm
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just in the slight minority :) //
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imin
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Nov 25 2012, 8:24pm
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I liked it too! /
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DanielLB
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Nov 25 2012, 8:26pm
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I am willing to bet most people liked it here than disliked it
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imin
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Nov 25 2012, 8:29pm
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I didn't like it
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Kassandros
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Nov 26 2012, 5:24pm
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Yay!
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painjoiker
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Nov 25 2012, 8:43pm
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I'm nervous...
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Cave Troll
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Nov 25 2012, 8:24pm
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No pre-jitters from me.
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DanielLB
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Nov 25 2012, 8:25pm
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Same Page
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Elessar
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Nov 25 2012, 9:47pm
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Don't be biased
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Mauricio
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Nov 25 2012, 8:27pm
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I dunno about getting back at PJ....
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Estel78
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Nov 25 2012, 8:28pm
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Slightly.
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Maiarmike
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Nov 25 2012, 8:30pm
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Oscar Politics, The Lovely Bones, & Keeping it all in Perspective
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Aragorn the Elfstone
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Nov 25 2012, 8:31pm
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Good post :) //
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imin
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Nov 25 2012, 8:34pm
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Your words are reassuring. Thanks for that post! //
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Maiarmike
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Nov 25 2012, 8:36pm
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Yes, Review is my most concern
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Wordofmask
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Nov 25 2012, 8:32pm
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I'm not sure I agree with that
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Lacrimae Rerum
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Nov 25 2012, 8:38pm
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Nah.
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Ataahua
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Nov 25 2012, 8:39pm
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Mods up.//
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Owain
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Nov 26 2012, 12:42am
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I'm cool with it
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LoremIpsum
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Nov 25 2012, 8:42pm
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You know?
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Wordofmask
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Nov 25 2012, 8:47pm
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I have been disagreeing with Critics a lot this year....
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Elutherian
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Nov 25 2012, 8:48pm
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I'm not worried.
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Pipe Dream
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Nov 25 2012, 9:46pm
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The Lovely Bones was trashed because it was horrible
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HiddenSpring
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Nov 25 2012, 10:23pm
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From what I've read
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DanielLB
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Nov 26 2012, 8:36am
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Backlash?
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Silverlode
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Nov 25 2012, 10:23pm
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None at all.
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dormouse
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Nov 25 2012, 11:40pm
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I agree -- not worried about what others will say
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iduna
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Nov 25 2012, 11:55pm
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Don't know yet...
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LordotRings93
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Nov 26 2012, 12:17am
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The only "jitters" I have are all about excitement!
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grammaboodawg
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Nov 26 2012, 1:17am
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Amen to that :)
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Elessar
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Nov 26 2012, 1:33am
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My greatest fear...
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Intergalactic Lawman
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Nov 26 2012, 4:03am
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Quite possible. Jackson has an advantage though.
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Maiarmike
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Nov 26 2012, 4:57am
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What ruined Star Wars was the plot...
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painjoiker
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Nov 26 2012, 8:08am
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I go with my gut instinct.
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Elenorflower
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Nov 26 2012, 3:47pm
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I don't know
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elevorn
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Nov 26 2012, 5:29pm
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Not from this one.//
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Tim
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Nov 26 2012, 5:49pm
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