|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
macfalk
Doriath
Jan 30 2014, 11:26pm
Post #1 of 15
(625 views)
Shortcut
|
|
In TABA, who will be the one to... (BOFA spoilers)
|
Can't Post
|
|
kill Thorin?
Also, bonus questions: Who will finish off Azog and Bolg? I'm thinking maybe Legolas will bring Bolg down because they had a fight against each other in DOS. Since I think Azog will kill Thorin, hopefully revenge will be served by Beorn.
And while we're at it, exactly how will Fili and Kili bite the dust? I am so looking forward to the BOFA, because I have no idea how it will be handled.
(This post was edited by macfalk on Jan 30 2014, 11:27pm)
|
|
|
Annael
Elvenhome
Jan 31 2014, 1:53am
Post #2 of 15
(467 views)
Shortcut
|
he and Azog kill each other. Azog dies first, Thorin dies of his wounds.
|
|
|
Elizabeth
Gondolin
Jan 31 2014, 2:13am
Post #3 of 15
(486 views)
Shortcut
|
|
It's not a matter of "guts" exactly.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
The problem is, how can Thorin be killed? He was virtually dead at the end of AUJ, and Gandalf revived him instantly and completely with a wave of his hand, no athelas, even. Too bad he wasn't around to fix Kili. But Gandalf will surely be at BOFA, so why should anyone on our side die?
Jackson has dug himself a pit.
|
|
|
KingTurgon
Nargothrond
Jan 31 2014, 4:14pm
Post #4 of 15
(452 views)
Shortcut
|
What are you talking about? Gandalf didn't single-handedly revive Thorin. I interpreted it as he just waking Thorin up. Jackson has by no means "dug himself into a hole."
|
|
|
malickfan
Mithlond
Jan 31 2014, 8:31pm
Post #5 of 15
(453 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I'm expecting something like this:
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Fili and Kili and Thorin are backed into a corner carving a swather through the orcs, Azog is locked in Heavy combat with Dain and his Bodyguard. Bolg fights Legolas/Beorn/Tauriel gains the upper hand and moves towards the trio, Dain is bested by Azog.
Bolg breaks through to Thorin and injures him badly. Fili and Kili attack Bolg one is killed (cue corny music and excessive slow mo), Tauriel desperately tries to break though but can't.
The other Brother injures Bolg bringing him to the floor, in his moment of triumph about to deliver the killing Blow, Azog (wounded by Dain) appears and kills him. Thorin mad with Grief attacks Azog Thorin and Azog fight each other to the death, Thorin delivers the killing blow, Bolg is just about to kill him, Beorn turns up and pulls down Bolg.
Dain rallies the rest of the Dwarves and fights through to Thorin, but it's too late.
Tauriel survives but is heartbroken and resigns from the King's guard leading to a falling out with Legolas.
Or something like that.
I really have no idea how this will play out and to be honest I don't really care about the specifics- I never warmed to Armitage so I doubt I will be getting very emotional (I'll probably be cheering...) at his passing.
I can see this going a dozen different ways, as long as Fili and Kili die by their uncles side (preferably in the most brutal way possible-I want the ending to be as bittersweet as possible) (Tauriel's influence hopefully being minimal) and as long as Dain and Beorn's canonical roles in the deaths of Bolg and Azog are referenced in some way then I guess I will feel like I've had my money's worth.
(This post was edited by malickfan on Jan 31 2014, 8:32pm)
|
|
|
Annael
Elvenhome
Feb 1 2014, 4:19pm
Post #6 of 15
(444 views)
Shortcut
|
works for me.
I've often wished that PJ would have used TORn as a think tank for his scripts.
|
|
|
macfalk
Doriath
Feb 1 2014, 6:37pm
Post #7 of 15
(437 views)
Shortcut
|
I wonder why Bolg is leading - is it because he is the "canon" one when it comes to BOFA? In the film universe, Thorin's arch enemy is clearly Azog and not Bolg. If Thorin would fight Azog, and they would both off each other, that would be better IMO since AUJ went to such great lengths to describe the relationship of these characters, it would be cool to end it with a climactic sequence between the two on the battlefield.
(This post was edited by macfalk on Feb 1 2014, 6:42pm)
|
|
|
Misto
Menegroth
Feb 1 2014, 10:32pm
Post #8 of 15
(441 views)
Shortcut
|
I never warmed to Armitage so I doubt I will be getting very emotional (I'll probably be cheering...) at his passing.
I will second this, only that it's not RA I never warmed to but Thorin. Actually, I believe Richard did an excellent job, because I still like Thorin as little as I did in the book. I wasn't exactly sorry to see him go when I read it and I won't be sorry in the movie either.
Now, Thorin fans, you're free to shoot me 
|
|
|
macfalk
Doriath
Feb 2 2014, 11:17am
Post #9 of 15
(421 views)
Shortcut
|
The first time I read TH, I shed a tear when Thorin had his speech and passed away... and I never cry about movies I've seen, let alone books! So it affected me very deeply.
|
|
|
malickfan
Mithlond
Feb 2 2014, 4:22pm
Post #10 of 15
(420 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I agree Armitage did an excellent job with what he was given...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
He really is a great actor,but that didn't stop me from being very annoyed with Thorin in the films-the whole way through AUJ (and DOS) I pasted Ian Mcshane over Armitage it's nothing against Armitage I just really didn't enjoy him in the role, nor did he fit my own image of Thorin, I guess if i'm picturing someone else in the role without even seeing their take on it I will never warm to Armitage.
Weirdly enough I actually liked Thorin in the book (I found his grumpy old man persona quite endearing in an odd way, at least his flaws made him a more interesting character than some of Tolkiens other heroes, then again I have some rather weird views on the books so I've been told), I don't know whether it was the dialogue he was given, the changes to his age/persona or simply him hijacking Bilbo's prominence in his own story, but I failed to connect with Thorin in the films (or his long hair as PJ reminded us with ever mounting close ups).
Now Armitage fans you are free to chase me with Pitchforks...
|
|
|
sauget.diblosio
Dor-Lomin
Feb 3 2014, 3:52pm
Post #11 of 15
(387 views)
Shortcut
|
For such an important character, i have no real feeling one way or another about Thorin. He serves the script well enough, and i can see his importance in driving the story. I just don't care about him. Armitage is fine in the role, so i can't really put my finger on it. Thorin's just a lackluster character for me so far.
|
|
|
dubulous
Nargothrond
Feb 3 2014, 6:45pm
Post #12 of 15
(391 views)
Shortcut
|
The way I saw it, he was just passed out, not dead. Gandalf simply brought him about again. To me, it was the equivalent of throwing a bucket of icy water on him, just more gentle.
|
|
|
KasDel
Ossiriand
Feb 3 2014, 11:37pm
Post #13 of 15
(407 views)
Shortcut
|
although a bucket of ice water might have been better!
|
|
|
Misto
Menegroth
Feb 4 2014, 1:06pm
Post #14 of 15
(385 views)
Shortcut
|
Well... that would have had the book purists run screaming. Although I must admit I rather like the idea 
|
|
|
phij2
Ossiriand
Feb 8 2014, 11:16am
Post #15 of 15
(392 views)
Shortcut
|
think they should stick to the book and F/K/T should all die, but will be so heartbroken. Especially F and K, they are too young i tell you, too young. Aaah well, we will have to wait and see what PJ has in store.
|
|
|
|
|
