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DanielLB
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Oct 30 2012, 11:02am
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Ian McKellen: The Hobbit films are exceptionally good
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The BBC have a very brief interview with Ian McKellen. He states:
"I've seen enough of it to know it's going to be just as exciting as Lord of the Rings," he said.
"In fact in some senses it's more exciting because it's in three dimensions [..]
This is great news, in my opinion. And nice to see such a positive attitude to the films.
There are no spoilers, but thought people may be interested.
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emre43
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Oct 30 2012, 11:09am
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To be fair he's hardly going to say it's terribly boring, don't bother coming to see them folks
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malickfan
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Oct 30 2012, 11:09am
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Any story with a talking purse can only be amazing...
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‘As they came to the gates Cirdan the Shipwright came forth to greet them. Very tall he was, and his beard was long, and we was grey and old, save that his eyes were keen as stars; and he looked at them and bowed, and said ‘All is now ready.’
Perhaps the most fascinating Individual in Middle Earth
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Thorins_apprentice
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Oct 30 2012, 11:16am
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Kili's hair will save this movie and it's looking great.Gimli had his hair tied up the same (from the back) like Kili does in Lord of the Rings.
Anyone else notice this.Even on the game War in the North you have the option to have Farins hair like that.It;s a minor detail but it is what i noticed and it is representative of a true Dwarf.
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imin
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Oct 30 2012, 11:42am
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To be fair neither were really about the content of the film
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One was an actor saying he doesnt really think 3d is very good. The other was the actor analysing his own performance.
Its not like either said, i hope this film is good but secrectly i think its going to suck, lol.
What was Ian meant to say? If he is a fan of 3D which i am (though not too many seem to be) then he is going to say he likes it. He will never say, oh this is so much worse than my last time being gandalf, dont bother with this one guys, lol.
It is nice to know there is one actor who likes the 3D, though im sure most do just havent publicly said so - give it a month and we will know how every one of them thinks this film is the best thing they have ever done! :)
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dormouse
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Oct 30 2012, 11:58am
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Oh bless.... I come in here when I want a good chuckle...
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When he says he doesn't know what it's like, he hasn't seen it yet, it sets off a whole train of 'worry' threads - 'why isn't he promoting the film, is this a sign that something's wrong, is this worrying'....
But when he says he likes it, someone has to add 'well, he would say that, wouldn't he'!
(Not getting at you, the contrast just amused me )
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emre43
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Oct 30 2012, 1:08pm
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I'm just saying, it's true though isn't it? He has a duty to promote the film that he has taken part in.
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dormouse
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Oct 30 2012, 1:48pm
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I don't know that he has a duty to promote it, as such
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It's the film company that organises the promotion, though they might ask the actors to be interviewed or make appearances at promotional events. Tell me it's in his interest to promote the film and I'd be more likely to agree - tho' someone like Ian McKellen would be wily enough, I reckon, to keep his head down if he really didn't like it. And after the event I've heard plenty of actors say that film x or film y wasn't their finest hour....
But you do see what I mean, don't you? Seems to me that whatever the actors say in praise of the film, someone here will assure us that we can't take that seriously, because.....
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Oct 30 2012, 1:52pm
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It wouldn't be that significant except for the fact that ...
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... whenever one of the actors says anything that can even remotely be considered unenthusiastic, people jump all over it.
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imin
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Oct 30 2012, 2:13pm
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When the planets align and pigs fly, i can occasionally make an alright post! //
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Ardamírë
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Oct 30 2012, 2:57pm
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I'm glad Ian says it's just as exciting as LOTR. It's no secret I've got mixed feelings going into these movies.
And 3D - I'm hoping to be able to see 3D 48fps at some point. I don't like regular 3D, but I'm hoping this may win me over.
"...and his first memory of Middle-earth was the green stone above her breast as she sang above his cradle while Gondolin was still in flower." -Unfinished Tales
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emre43
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Oct 30 2012, 3:17pm
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Haha, I didn't by any means say you can't take it seriously. I just said he's saying exactly what he should be saying, especially considering there is more filming to do next year.
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Shelob'sAppetite
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Oct 30 2012, 3:42pm
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There's an obvious and logical reason for that
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Which is that it is very abnormal for an actor in a film to sound unenthusiastic about a film he or she is in. When we do see this happen, occasionally, it is usually for films that have been widely panned.
So, for me it is better news to see McKellen sound more enthusiastic this time. Perhaps he has seen almost the entire film, and determined that it will not hurt his reputation to state that they are good. It's a good sign.
But, of course, it may also be that Ian has been made aware that it is the final stretch of buzz creation, and as a gentleman and friend to PJ, is doing his duty.
In any event, it is a tad encouraging.
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Tim
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Oct 30 2012, 6:14pm
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I think that for those who are interested in others' perspective, particularly of those involved in the process of making the movies, this is intriguing information.
But, in reality, it's no more than that. As usual, we will all make up our own minds after we've seen the film.
I'm glad he digs it, though.
King Arthur: Who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder?
Tim: There are some who call me... Tim?
King Arthur: You know much that is hidden oh Tim.
Tim: Quite.
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Captain Salt
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Oct 30 2012, 6:27pm
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Agreed with the sentiments that actors usually don't spread negativity about their own projects
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before (or even after), they've seen release...however, also agreed that Ian giving it his approval seems like a good sign, as he seems the type to say nothing if possible rather than saying something unpleasant.
Then again, anyone know if Ian ever went on record concerning X-Men 3 prior to its release? 
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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Black Breathalizer
Nargothrond
Oct 31 2012, 10:03am
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I expect the Hobbit movies to be good too. But it's hard to take an actor's comments as genuine when his contract includes a percentage of the films' profits.
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Elenorflower
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Oct 31 2012, 1:12pm
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they can only make semi-enthusiastic noises
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at the moment. I bet none of the actors have seen the finished edit yet, so they can only comment on the 'bits' they have seen.
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