I have seen the movie Lord of the Rings and I really liked it!
Now I consider to read the book as well.
But I would like to know,how different the book is from the movie,and is it true that the book is much better than the movie?
I really want to know this!!!
Thank you all!
2007-12-03 01:15:07 · 11 answers · asked by catica 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The books are better than the movies, though unlike the HP movie adaptations, Peter Jackson's were way better. There are differences of course but nothing major. One scene that was not in the books was the Battle of Helms Deep where the elves came to the rescue. There was a battle but there was no dramatic marching from the Lothlorien elves. Though that scene was our favorite!
Aside from the LOTR trilogy, I suggest you also read The Hobbit (to understand Bilbo and Gollum more and the finding of the Ring) and The Silmarillion (for the account of Isildur and The Last Alliance against Sauron).
Good luck and happy reading!
2007-12-03 01:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by zachmir 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The books are wonderful and you should definitely read them. They are much different from the movies, though. There are whole sections of the book which don't appear in the movies (the character of Tom Bombadil, for instance and an entire plot which takes place when the hobbits arrive home after their journey.)
Arwen's part in the books is quite different (the movies had to give Liv Tyler more to do.)
The movies also make Aragorn and Frodo simpler than they are in the books. Since these two characters are so essential to everything that happens, it's great to read the books so you go on a more complete journey with each of them. Enjoy!
2007-12-03 01:47:03 · answer #2 · answered by Yogini108 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The books give you a much better understanding about what each character was all about. The flat stated bravery of the Hobbits who left everything they knew, the hardship of the soldiers that had been fighting for so long and the ultimate fates of the entire fellowship of the ring. HOWEVER, one problem that I did have with the movie was the role of Faramir. When he captured Sam and Frodo, he figured out that the bore the ring and let them go on their way, with food and guidence. In the movie, he takes them all the way back to the fortress, before letting them go. I never understood why Peter Jackson did that, unless it was to get a Nazgul effect on the bridge. Also, if you read the books carefully, you'll see that Sam, Pippin and Merry are the axis of the story.
2007-12-03 02:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by fractalarmor 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The book and the movie are both great, so it's definitely worth your time to experience both of them. If I had to pick though, I would say the book is better. You get much more detail about the main characters (plus, I think Sam's character is really cool in the book but kind of annoying in the movie). I hope you enjoy it!
2007-12-03 01:21:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jen D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The book is way better than the movie!!! But of course, if you watch the movie, it helps you visualize the events in the book and makes things clearer sometimes. The book is definitely more detailed and if you love reading, you will most def enjoy reading the trilogy.
2007-12-03 05:48:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most books are better than their movie counterparts and LotR is no exception. They're much more detailed and a whole lot better. Peter Jackson had to remove a lot to make it fit into his time constraints. Definitely worth the read. I love the movies, and the books just enhance what was in them.
2007-12-03 01:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by Katie H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the movies did a good job of following the books, but the books are definitely better.
2007-12-03 01:44:10 · answer #7 · answered by Magick Kitty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have the lord of the rings trilogy in books and I can assure you that they're better than the movie.You should buy them!Merry Christmas!!!
2007-12-03 01:19:19 · answer #8 · answered by alexia 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think you should read the book. it's more valuable - though i think the film is quite good, jackson has made some mistakes and passed over a lot of important plots.
2007-12-03 01:45:08 · answer #9 · answered by goszka0 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the book is better. its more in-depth and there is much more character development. i highly recommend reading it
2007-12-03 01:19:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋