Del Toro & Tolkien? - Blu-ray Forum

CptGreedle · 01-28-2008, 02:26 PM

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/hobbitnews.php?id=41329

Could Guillermo del Toro be the next director for the Hobbit movies? Interesting choice. I like his style, and I think it might work for the Hobbit as long as Jackson overlooks everything. I know it will not be the same, but it looks promising to me.

And if this is in the wrong place, feel free to move the thread mods.

Bullseye · 01-28-2008, 02:41 PM

Excellent choice.

tiger roach · 01-28-2008, 02:46 PM

I approve this choice.

JJ · 01-28-2008, 02:51 PM

That'll be one dark, fantastic looking film.

HDJK · 01-28-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

That'll be one dark, fantastic looking film.

Hell yes

andyparhelia · 01-28-2008, 02:59 PM

Aye, del toro gets my seal of approval - Pans Labyrinth is one my favourite films ever. No doubt about it, he'd do a great job.

cathexist · 01-28-2008, 03:06 PM

I was actually thinking about this recently...who I would like to direct the Hobbit movies. I want Peter Jackson to continue on...but if anyone was to take his place...damn Del Toro is a good replacement.

Matt X · 01-28-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/hobbitnews.php?id=41329

Could Guillermo del Toro be the next director for the Hobbit movies? Interesting choice. I like his style, and I think it might work for the Hobbit as long as Jackson overlooks everything. I know it will not be the same, but it looks promising to me.

And if this is in the wrong place, feel free to move the thread mods.

No way, dude! Uwe Boll should do it! That would kick ass (

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HDJK · 01-28-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cathexist

I was actually thinking about this recently...who I would like to direct the Hobbit movies. I want Peter Jackson to continue on...but if anyone was to take his place...damn Del Toro is a good replacement.

OT, but I really hope he finds the time to direct HP7.

CptGreedle · 01-28-2008, 03:46 PM

I sure hope he directs both.
Looking at the new Hellboy II trailers, I can't wait to see that! I think this might be a great move for the Hobbit. He seems just as dedicated to the sources as Jackson, and the two together will make a great film!

Sylin · 01-28-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt X

No way, dude! Uwe Boll should do it! That would kick ass (

)

He's too busy dreaming up Hobbit 2: Return of Smaug - A Movie based upon the Video Game "Hobbit 2 - WTF?".

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Originally Posted by HDJK

OT, but I really hope he finds the time to direct HP7.

+1

RUR · 01-28-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

That'll be one dark, fantastic looking film.

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Originally Posted by HDJK

Hell yes

Except that The Hobbit is very far from being a "dark" novel. Far more light-hearted than LOTR, it's essentially a children's book. Changing the tone of the story would be a travesty.

tilallr1 · 01-28-2008, 04:25 PM

Its true. The hobbit is far lighter than the LOTR Trilogy. I hope they take this into account. I don't want to see a extremely dark Hobbit film. That would be a horrible movie as an adaption to the book. Although there are moments in the book that are dark (gollum / spiders) and I am sure Del Toro can spice those up.

Sylin · 01-28-2008, 07:02 PM

There's a reason why it's such a cheerful book.

cj-kent · 01-28-2008, 07:08 PM

Haven't seen Pan's Labrinth, so I can't comment on that director. However, I would really like to see the Hobbit movie distinguish itself from LOTR. I fear that Jackson will place far too much emphasis on the ring rather than the journey to Smaug. The ring was only a plot point in the Hobbit. It was not a centrally important item. What do you guys think?

Heart&Soul · 01-28-2008, 07:16 PM

I'm still hoping that Jackson will decide to direct. I want continuity between The Hobbit and LOTR.

CptGreedle · 01-28-2008, 07:42 PM

I think that as long as Jackson is directly involved in the movie, even if he does not direct, he will make sure there is a significant amount of continuity. Yes it may be a little different, but I feel that anyone who is willing to take on this immense job will take into account the details and the vision and the hard work that Jackson put into LotR.
I would still rather have Jackson direct the Hobbit, but if not, better that someone like Del Toro does it, who shares a similar style.

Alaskankaijudude · 01-28-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cj-kent

Haven't seen Pan's Labrinth, so I can't comment on that director. However, I would really like to see the Hobbit movie distinguish itself from LOTR. I fear that Jackson will place far too much emphasis on the ring rather than the journey to Smaug. The ring was only a plot point in the Hobbit. It was not a centrally important item. What do you guys think?

Couldn't agree more. Emphasis needs to be on the journey itself and the many side adventures along the way. Sure you want Gollum and the ring as part of it but just do a grand old fun adventure story and keep all the parts that people want to see... Trolls, Spiders, Wargs, Eagles, Beorn, etc. Do not make a "dark" story out of this.

cathexist · 01-28-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDJK

OT, but I really hope he finds the time to direct HP7.

That would definitely kick ass

clownface · 01-28-2008, 07:56 PM

Del Toro directing just took the pain away from my stomach that hearing Jackson wasn't directing gave me.

01-28-2008, 02:26 PM	#1
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Del Toro & Tolkien? http://www.comingsoon.net/news/hobbitnews.php?id=41329 Could Guillermo del Toro be the next director for the Hobbit movies? Interesting choice. I like his style, and I think it might work for the Hobbit as long as Jackson overlooks everything. I know it will not be the same, but it looks promising to me. And if this is in the wrong place, feel free to move the thread mods.

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01-28-2008, 02:41 PM	#2
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	Excellent choice.

01-28-2008, 02:46 PM	#3
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	I approve this choice.

01-28-2008, 02:51 PM	#4
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	That'll be one dark, fantastic looking film.

01-28-2008, 02:59 PM	#6
andyparhelia Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Dublin, Ireland Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:492 Blu-ray reviews:1	Aye, del toro gets my seal of approval - Pans Labyrinth is one my favourite films ever. No doubt about it, he'd do a great job.

01-28-2008, 03:06 PM	#7
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	I was actually thinking about this recently...who I would like to direct the Hobbit movies. I want Peter Jackson to continue on...but if anyone was to take his place...damn Del Toro is a good replacement.

01-28-2008, 03:46 PM	#10
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I sure hope he directs both. Looking at the new Hellboy II trailers, I can't wait to see that! I think this might be a great move for the Hobbit. He seems just as dedicated to the sources as Jackson, and the two together will make a great film!

01-28-2008, 04:25 PM	#13
tilallr1 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Great White North Home Theater Gallery:410 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:2009 DVD collection:2598 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:248	Its true. The hobbit is far lighter than the LOTR Trilogy. I hope they take this into account. I don't want to see a extremely dark Hobbit film. That would be a horrible movie as an adaption to the book. Although there are moments in the book that are dark (gollum / spiders) and I am sure Del Toro can spice those up.

01-28-2008, 07:02 PM	#14
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	There's a reason why it's such a cheerful book.

01-28-2008, 07:08 PM	#15
cj-kent Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:155 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Haven't seen Pan's Labrinth, so I can't comment on that director. However, I would really like to see the Hobbit movie distinguish itself from LOTR. I fear that Jackson will place far too much emphasis on the ring rather than the journey to Smaug. The ring was only a plot point in the Hobbit. It was not a centrally important item. What do you guys think?

01-28-2008, 07:16 PM	#16
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	I'm still hoping that Jackson will decide to direct. I want continuity between The Hobbit and LOTR.

01-28-2008, 07:42 PM	#17
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I think that as long as Jackson is directly involved in the movie, even if he does not direct, he will make sure there is a significant amount of continuity. Yes it may be a little different, but I feel that anyone who is willing to take on this immense job will take into account the details and the vision and the hard work that Jackson put into LotR. I would still rather have Jackson direct the Hobbit, but if not, better that someone like Del Toro does it, who shares a similar style.

01-28-2008, 07:56 PM	#20
clownface Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brooklyn New York	Del Toro directing just took the pain away from my stomach that hearing Jackson wasn't directing gave me.

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