|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maiarmike
Hithlum
Dec 2 2012, 8:39pm
Post #2 of 79
(1997 views)
Shortcut
|
...he has very strange taste in films. He tends to dislike very anticipated geek films for the most inane reasons. Can't wait to read his review.
"I warn you, if you bore me, I shall take my revenge"
--J.R.R. Tolkien
|
|
|
Lusitano
Dor-Lomin
Dec 2 2012, 8:39pm
Post #3 of 79
(1861 views)
Shortcut
|
prefer long, descriptive sentences.
|
|
|
Carne
Dor-Lomin
Dec 2 2012, 8:45pm
Post #4 of 79
(1843 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Yeah, I'm not really expecting a positive review from him
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
|
|
|
Maiarmike
Hithlum
Dec 2 2012, 8:47pm
Post #5 of 79
(1797 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I expect to get a good idea of what people think though.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
It can't be that complicated. It's a fun, adventure story. It's not meant to be Crash. Or Lincoln.
Devin Faraci echoes what another person has tweeted, that they are having a hard time writing their review. I wonder if its because of the HFR 3D messing with their heads during the screening? Not able to focus on the movie itself perhaps? This could be a disaster for WB and New Line if so...God I hope I'm wrong.
"I warn you, if you bore me, I shall take my revenge"
--J.R.R. Tolkien
|
|
|
Estel78
Dor-Lomin
Dec 2 2012, 8:50pm
Post #7 of 79
(1800 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I think i'm gonna leave for two weeks.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Lukewarm or - God forbid - negative reviews would put such a damper on my enthusiasm.
So, if anyone should miss me (yeah, right), i'm fine, just on hiatus. 
|
|
|
Lusitano
Dor-Lomin
Dec 2 2012, 8:52pm
Post #8 of 79
(1802 views)
Shortcut
|
Faraci?? Thats his Tweeter? Didnt notice.
I really dont like him. So pretentious and cocky.
If he had to eat his own words now that he saw the full film at 48 fps, that would make my day. 
|
|
|
Lusitano
Dor-Lomin
Dec 2 2012, 8:53pm
Post #9 of 79
(1756 views)
Shortcut
|
Hope the withdrawal isnt too hard on you.
|
|
|
utku
Ossiriand
Dec 2 2012, 8:55pm
Post #10 of 79
(1789 views)
Shortcut
|
|
The board is set, the pieces are moving.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
We have come to it at last. The great twitter-reaction storm of our time.
|
|
|
Maiarmike
Hithlum
Dec 2 2012, 8:57pm
Post #11 of 79
(1765 views)
Shortcut
|
|
The moment of truth for fans and PJ and WB on their half a billion dollar gamble...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
/nervous
"I warn you, if you bore me, I shall take my revenge"
--J.R.R. Tolkien
|
|
|
Ardamírë
Doriath
Dec 2 2012, 8:58pm
Post #12 of 79
(1792 views)
Shortcut
|
equals greater satisfaction! I'm hoping that by the time the movie comes I'm not too hyped up and the film fails to meet my expectations. Better to have lower expectations and be greatly surprised.
"...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
|
|
|
Ataahua
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Dec 2 2012, 9:03pm
Post #13 of 79
(1720 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I'm surprised no NZ reviewer has spoken up yet.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Isn't 3 December the day that reviewers can publish? We're 10 hours into 3 Dec here.
*drums fingers*
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded beggar with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
Ataahua's stories
|
|
|
utku
Ossiriand
Dec 2 2012, 9:03pm
Post #14 of 79
(1727 views)
Shortcut
|
I think I would rather not witness the battle. Guess I am too much of an hobbit at heart that I just don't want that excitement.  I'll just sleep the night off and in the morning be done with it. I hope everybody remembers that even if the movie fails to impress the critics, it will still be a blast for fans.
|
|
|
Carne
Dor-Lomin
Dec 2 2012, 9:05pm
Post #15 of 79
(1697 views)
Shortcut
|
And late on December 3rd for those in the US
|
|
|
Cave Troll
Ossiriand
Dec 2 2012, 9:05pm
Post #16 of 79
(1743 views)
Shortcut
|
Not got a great feeling about this. 
|
|
|
Flame of Udun
Ossiriand
Dec 2 2012, 9:06pm
Post #17 of 79
(1683 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Why is it that on several news stories I've seen they say the embargo ends December 5th?
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
"'Ai! ai!' wailed Legolas. 'A Balrog! A Balrog is come!'
Gimli stared with wide eyes. 'Durin's Bane!' he cried, and letting his axe fall he covered his face.
'A Balrog,' muttered Gandalf. 'Now I understand. What an evil fortune! And I am already weary.''
|
|
|
Maiarmike
Hithlum
Dec 2 2012, 9:08pm
Post #18 of 79
(1729 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I'm just having a hard time reckoning some of the critics reactions with the reactions of fans at the premieres...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
...it's getting raves from those that went to the premieres, but uncertain reaction from critics...I don't want this to be the new Twilight Saga. Fans love it, even though its horrible...
"I warn you, if you bore me, I shall take my revenge"
--J.R.R. Tolkien
|
|
|
Cave Troll
Ossiriand
Dec 2 2012, 9:12pm
Post #20 of 79
(1679 views)
Shortcut
|
I don't care how much the fans love it - if it's critically panned, I'll be gutted. 
|
|
|
Tim
Dor-Lomin
Dec 2 2012, 9:13pm
Post #21 of 79
(1655 views)
Shortcut
|
It's not that big a deal to me
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
The first series I was a big fan of - the original Star Wars - wasn't critically acclaimed.
A more recent example would be Taken 2, doing great in the box office despite being panned by critics.
People know what they want and I feel some here are putting too much stock in critical reaction, probably based on the critical reaction of LOTR.
That said, I don't think The Hobbit will suffer too much at the hands of critics.
-Tim came by. Tim! If you had heard only a quarter of what I have heard about him, and I have only heard very little of all there is to hear, you would be prepared for any sort of remarkable tale.
|
|
|
frodolives
Menegroth
Dec 2 2012, 9:17pm
Post #22 of 79
(1696 views)
Shortcut
|
...he has very strange taste in films. He tends to dislike very anticipated geek films for the most inane reasons. Can't wait to read his review. Check this out: http://badassdigest.com/2011/07/05/the-devins-advocate-the-miracle-of-lord-of-the-rings/
|
|
|
Maiarmike
Hithlum
Dec 2 2012, 9:19pm
Post #23 of 79
(1636 views)
Shortcut
|
|
The internet really seemed to change the way he approaches these movies though...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
...maybe he gets caught up in the hype, and then gets disappointed easily. Ten years ago, it was a lot easier to be pleasantly surprised when you went to the theater.
"I warn you, if you bore me, I shall take my revenge"
--J.R.R. Tolkien
|
|
|
dubulous
Nargothrond
Dec 2 2012, 9:24pm
Post #24 of 79
(1715 views)
Shortcut
|
The Hobbit has the unfortunate task of having to live up to the Lord of the Rings. When FOTR came out, it was mainly compared to its main competitor at the time, the first Harry Potter movie, and it was an easy victory. AUJ unfortunately will be compared to FOTR and the rest of the trilogy rather than any other competitors out there at the moment (most of which it would probably easily be superior to). The movie could be as good or almost as good as any of the LOTR movies, and yet it might still not get the same amount of good reviews and recognition simply because of how high the expectations are.
That's why I wouldn't get too depressed even if some of the reviews are negative. Of course if it gets universally panned then that's bad, but I doubt that will happen. Mostly likely the opinions will be mixed though. Anything following up something so widely loved and acclaimed would face that problem.
|
|
|
tolktolk
Menegroth
Dec 2 2012, 9:31pm
Post #25 of 79
(1721 views)
Shortcut
|
I saw this Puerto Rican critic replying to Brian Duffield and had a look at his twitter feed here:
https://twitter.com/MarioAlegre
If you scroll down you can see he liked the film and described it as "harmless fun overall", with PJ back in his comfort zone, though he thinks some of the action sequences were a bit over-indulgent and is concerned about the two follow up films.
|
|
|
|
|
1
