The Hobbit Trilogy Discussion Thread - Page 261 - Blu-ray Forum

Aragorn the Elfstone · 12-13-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Duffy12

This reminds me of what Lucas did to Williams score in AoTC.

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That's the first thing I thought of as well.

I just hope it isn't as bad as the hack job on Alien.

Buddy Ackerman · 12-13-2012, 02:28 AM

I just saw it at a staff screening. 2D and 24fps (the fancy viewings will come later).

I loved every second of it. Yes, I can see why some have quibbles. And some of those quibbles might even be deserved. But none of them mattered at all to me. I loved it and if I'm left hungry for the next one it's only because I know how much of the really good stuff is left to come.

Aragorn the Elfstone · 12-13-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

I just saw it at a staff screening. 2D and 24fps (the fancy viewings will come later).

I loved every second of it. Yes, I can see why some have quibbles. And some of those quibbles might even be deserved. But none of them mattered at all to me. I loved it and if I'm left hungry for the next one it's only because I know how much of the really good stuff is left to come.

Glad to hear it.

I admit I was a bit worried by some of the critics' mixed reviews, but it seems like fans are loving it.

tommyboy81 · 12-13-2012, 02:47 AM

Peter Peter Peter.

Ernest Rister · 12-13-2012, 04:20 AM

Guess Mr. Shore won't be receiving an Oscar nomination. A month ago, I would have assumed that was a lock. The Academy isn't big on nominating films that track in music from previous films. Really surprised this happened.

I'm crossing my fingers the EE will give Shore a chance to score the film the way he wanted.

beadelf · 12-13-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

Sneak peek at the Higher Frame Rate at work...

Knightmare intro - YouTube

hahah quality. I used to watch that after school all the time. Although the animated intro is superior!

MattvonSyborg · 12-13-2012, 08:09 AM

Saw this yesterday, in 24fps 3D. It looked good, I don't really feel 3D adds THAT much to a movie experience but it gave it a little extra depth. I'm definitely curious about the 48fps version, but hardly enough to plunk down for an extra ticket. One of the guys I went to see it with is checking out the 48 version tomorrow, guess I'll have to ask him...

Seeing this is very different from when I saw the Fellowship in theatres obviously - then I wondered how they'd be able to adapt the Tolkien world to film. Now you already now a lot about what it's going to look like, what some of the characters are like and so on. Peter Jackson certainly likes his epic action and fight scenes, sometimes it can feel a bit much compared to the feel of the book (The Hobbit being a much "smaller scale" book than the LOTR trilogy) but it still works. It's also clear that PJ wants to emphasise how this is a prequel to the trilogy and connect it a bit more than another director might have.

Overall, this:

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

Yes, I can see why some have quibbles. And some of those quibbles might even be deserved. But none of them mattered at all to me. I loved it

stvn1974 · 12-13-2012, 07:15 PM

Picked up the two disc deluxe version of the soundtrack today and have it on repeat getting ready for tomorrow. I think I am going to an 11am showing on Friday since I don't do midnight releases anymore. Hope those of you seeing it at midnight have fun.

Blu-Benny · 12-13-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stvn1974

Picked up the two disc deluxe version of the soundtrack today and have it on repeat getting ready for tomorrow. I think I am going to an 11am showing on Friday since I don't do midnight releases anymore. Hope those of you seeing it at midnight have fun.

2nite is gonna be fun…..2morrow @ work, not so much!!

The Apocalypse · 12-13-2012, 08:01 PM

Just came back from a viewing. I haven't felt this kind of sense of awe and grandeur from watching a film in the cinema since the Star Wars prequels and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

ezcobar411 · 12-13-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Apocalypse

Just came back from a viewing. I haven't felt this kind of sense of awe and grandeur since watching a film in the cinema since the Star Wars prequels and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

This has me even more excited to see it

Aragorn the Elfstone · 12-13-2012, 08:08 PM

It begs the question, wtf is going on with the critics? I've been seeing raves all over twitter the past couple days, high scores on imdb, and it seems like people on here are loving it too. So what gives?

The Apocalypse · 12-13-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ezcobar411

This has me even more excited to see it

In that case, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did

BluPayne4400 · 12-13-2012, 08:28 PM

Dunno which version to go see this on yet as their is 4 different ones.

Mahatma · 12-13-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BluPayne4400

Dunno which version to go see this on yet as their is 4 different ones.

Wait for the delux BD set which includes everything+some bragging cards some call greeting cards

tommyboy81 · 12-13-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Aragorn84

It begs the question, wtf is going on with the critics? I've been seeing raves all over twitter the past couple days, high scores on imdb, and it seems like people on here are loving it too. So what gives?

To them it's all been the length (with the first movie only going to

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and the 48fps.

And now it's PJ's rape on Howard Shores score

Will21st · 12-13-2012, 08:54 PM

oh my god....

The Hobbit is awesome and the critics are full of manure!

HFR and CGI are a match made in heaven.The Hobbit just looks... can't even find the words here. I really hope 48FPS 3D becomes Industry standard,24FPS is dead to me.

I'll definitely see this again at least one more time.

10/10

bunkz323 · 12-13-2012, 08:55 PM

Going early morning Saturday(my dad is taking care of my son, Thanks DAD!)
dragging my wife to see this, she's never seen LOTR but i love them so maybe after this she will like it enough to want to watch the LOTR trilogy

Imax 3D 24fps my theater didn't have the 48fps after all

Ernest Rister · 12-13-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Aragorn84

It begs the question, wtf is going on with the critics? I've been seeing raves all over twitter the past couple days, high scores on imdb, and it seems like people on here are loving it too. So what gives?

a) Been there, done that
b) Sad tendency of award-givers to "spread the wealth" versus recognizing actual achievement (i.e., Jackson's already had his day in the sun, it's hard to win multiple Oscars in directing categories)
c) Jealousy
d) The bloat of King Kong leaving a bad taste in people's mouths and defining Jackson as a director who doesn't know when to stop
e) I don't think the real story of the success of this project will be written until the release of the third film

Hucksta G · 12-13-2012, 09:20 PM

So much hate for King Kong on this board, I loved it.

12-13-2012, 04:20 AM	#5205
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Guess Mr. Shore won't be receiving an Oscar nomination. A month ago, I would have assumed that was a lock. The Academy isn't big on nominating films that track in music from previous films. Really surprised this happened. I'm crossing my fingers the EE will give Shore a chance to score the film the way he wanted. Last edited by Ernest Rister; 12-13-2012 at 04:24 AM.

12-13-2012, 08:01 PM	#5210
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Just came back from a viewing. I haven't felt this kind of sense of awe and grandeur from watching a film in the cinema since the Star Wars prequels and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Last edited by The Apocalypse; 12-13-2012 at 08:08 PM.

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12-13-2012, 02:28 AM	#5202
Buddy Ackerman Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:917 Trading Score:2	I just saw it at a staff screening. 2D and 24fps (the fancy viewings will come later). I loved every second of it. Yes, I can see why some have quibbles. And some of those quibbles might even be deserved. But none of them mattered at all to me. I loved it and if I'm left hungry for the next one it's only because I know how much of the really good stuff is left to come.

12-13-2012, 02:47 AM	#5204
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	Peter Peter Peter.

12-13-2012, 07:15 PM	#5208
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Picked up the two disc deluxe version of the soundtrack today and have it on repeat getting ready for tomorrow. I think I am going to an 11am showing on Friday since I don't do midnight releases anymore. Hope those of you seeing it at midnight have fun.

12-13-2012, 08:08 PM	#5212
Aragorn the Elfstone Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Secondary World 4K collection:244 Blu-ray collection:772 DVD collection:152 Digital collection:115	It begs the question, wtf is going on with the critics? I've been seeing raves all over twitter the past couple days, high scores on imdb, and it seems like people on here are loving it too. So what gives?

12-13-2012, 08:28 PM	#5214
BluPayne4400 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Florida Blu-ray reviews:26 Trading Score:84	Dunno which version to go see this on yet as their is 4 different ones.

12-13-2012, 08:54 PM	#5217
Will21st Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Hove,UK Blu-ray collection:12	oh my god.... The Hobbit is awesome and the critics are full of manure! HFR and CGI are a match made in heaven.The Hobbit just looks... can't even find the words here. I really hope 48FPS 3D becomes Industry standard,24FPS is dead to me. I'll definitely see this again at least one more time. 10/10

12-13-2012, 08:55 PM	#5218
bunkz323 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:171	Going early morning Saturday(my dad is taking care of my son, Thanks DAD!) dragging my wife to see this, she's never seen LOTR but i love them so maybe after this she will like it enough to want to watch the LOTR trilogy Imax 3D 24fps my theater didn't have the 48fps after all

12-13-2012, 09:20 PM	#5220
Hucksta G Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1000 DVD collection:378 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:5	So much hate for King Kong on this board, I loved it.

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