Is it as good as people make it out to be?
2007-02-23 04:54:54 · 19 answers · asked by Penor 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Yes it is very good...........
2007-02-23 05:00:57 · answer #1 · answered by Still Halloween 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you read the books and are a fan, yes, it is an amazing triology and it is everything fans make it out to be. However, if you haven't read the books, you may be bored to tears, especially in the second movie. The movies are beautifully made however. They were set in New Zealand so must of the background are real plains and mountians. The costumes are fantastic as are the actors who wear them. I would watch Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring first, to get a feel of the movies. Don't watch the extended edition unless you have about five hours to spare.
Rent it from Blockbuster and see if you like it. ^_^
2007-02-23 13:01:11 · answer #2 · answered by Mo K 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some people love it. Some people hate it.
If you like the books, I think you will like the movie because the characters and acting are excellent, and the special effects are fantastic. The story sticks relatively true to the books. They have to squash some things together to fit it all in, and they cut out some superfluous stuff, like the chapters on Tom Bombadil. But for the most part it is a movie that sticks quite well to the plot of the book.
And, thankfully, they do not dumb it down to a children's movie (like they did with the cartoon movie of the Hobbitt in the 1970s).
In my opinion they are awesome movies. I've heard some people say they were bored, though.
2007-02-23 12:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're talking about the movies, they're great. They did real justice on the books, too (didn't follow them perfectly, but fairly closely and were amazing). I would even suggest getting the extended version.
If you're talking about the books, they're good, too, but they don't go quite as quickly as some other books. They're a bit dark (with a depressing feeling a lot of the way because there is so little hope of success), but I really enjoyed them.
2007-02-23 13:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by Laurel W 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well,I give it a 10! I read all the books and saw the movies 3 or 4 times.
2007-02-23 13:00:03 · answer #5 · answered by ponygirl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Excellent books, but a very hard read as peoples names changes so much. Make sure you read The Hobbit first
2007-02-23 12:59:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The books are great. Read the books then see the movies with all the video effect. I think you will enjoy it. You could see the movies first and the read the books, and enjoy it also.
2007-02-23 13:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by msbald1nwy! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is it good? If you like fantasy then yes, it is top notch. It beat out star wars without even trying. It is among the best if not the best trilogy ever made.
2007-02-23 12:58:29 · answer #8 · answered by mr_gees100_peas 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your concept of film art. If your favorite director is the Coen Brothers, Woody Allen or Ingmar Bergman, probably not...
2007-02-23 12:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by £º$∑® 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Book - indeed
The Films - Overrated
2007-02-23 12:58:34 · answer #10 · answered by Obtuse Triangle Fan 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get the extended editions, it makes for one good 13 hour movie!!!
2007-02-23 12:58:01 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋