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Súlimë
Rivendell
Feb 1 2013, 7:37am
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I had a strange reaction when I first saw The Hobbit. I totally enjoyed the movie, but something inside me was screaming "Wait... who are all these 13 new people and what are they doing in my Middle Earth!?" I was surprised at myself. After all, I had read the Hobbit. I knew the story. I knew what to expect. But the sudden presence of newcomers into the movie world felt almost like an intrusion.
However, it's not fair to compare. I tried thinking back to the first time I saw Fellowship, and I realized that at that time I felt pretty much the same way. I wasn't THAT connected to the Fellowship characters the first time I saw it. It's the repeated viewings over the years that made them seem like very old friends.
After seeing The Hobbit a couple of times, and having noticed now the little character moments, I have come to like the company more than the Fellowship. I mean, the Fellowship is grand and all, but they are in a way 'symbolic' -- each member is a representative of their race, uniting to fight the ultimate evil. The company is different -- they are something more intimate, and they give off a warm, connected, family feel, which is extremely heart-warming to watch.
The silence after the Dwarves left Bag End was so effective, because after only one evening with the Dwarves, we the audience feel like we want to be part of that lively family too.
I'm waiting for the EE to get more of these wonderful character moments. :)
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The Company and The Fellowship
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xMb
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Jan 31 2013, 4:10pm
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Legolas, Gimli and Boromir all get nice character moments at the Council of Elrond
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sycorax82
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Jan 31 2013, 4:53pm
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Party at Bag End
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joec_34
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Jan 31 2013, 5:06pm
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Not sure it's a fair comparison...
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bborchar
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Jan 31 2013, 5:18pm
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Right on.
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hutch
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Jan 31 2013, 9:12pm
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I had expectations...
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Brethil
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Jan 31 2013, 5:21pm
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I don't necessarily agree
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FrogmortonJustice65
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Jan 31 2013, 5:31pm
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I actually feel closer to the Company than the Fellowship
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Old Toby
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Jan 31 2013, 5:55pm
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I think the focus was placed heavily upon...
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Owain
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Jan 31 2013, 7:34pm
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A bit premature still, methinks...
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Roheryn
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Jan 31 2013, 8:21pm
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whom to hang with....
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Brethil
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Jan 31 2013, 8:34pm
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Difficult to say...
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Angharad73
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Jan 31 2013, 8:44pm
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It could be simply no more...
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MasterOrc
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Jan 31 2013, 8:59pm
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think we have to remember...
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andwise
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Jan 31 2013, 9:14pm
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Screen Time
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Rostron2
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Jan 31 2013, 11:52pm
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While Legolas is far more enchanting to behold, I found Balin and Bofur to be
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AinurOlorin
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Feb 1 2013, 1:31am
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My feelings
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Súlimë
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Feb 1 2013, 7:37am
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well put....
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andwise
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Feb 1 2013, 11:43am
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The Fellowship will always resonate more with me
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jtarkey
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Feb 1 2013, 12:11pm
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There are greater number of character moments
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imin
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Feb 1 2013, 1:43pm
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The number is indeed huge
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Rostron2
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Feb 1 2013, 4:05pm
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Exactly
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cats16
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Feb 1 2013, 4:25pm
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The Fellowship may be more immediately interesting, but the Company is sure interesting enough
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elostirion74
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Feb 2 2013, 4:50pm
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Good Question.
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Durin's Folk
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Feb 4 2013, 5:22pm
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