Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 499 - Blu-ray Forum

Batman1980 · 05-03-2010, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Witch King of Angmar

I don't understand why denethor hated faramir, his own son in the movies.

He was still able to resist the ring in the end.

I know he was different in the books.

Faramir: Atlast we understand one another Frodo Baggins.

Some guy: If you let them go, your life will be forfeit.

Faramir: Then it is forfeit.

Yeah I guess in the movies, both sons of Denethor II were willing to give up their lives so Frodo could accomplish his mission. Kind of proves Denethor wasn't always the kooky old man you see in RoTK.

JOHN MFN D. · 05-03-2010, 05:57 AM

My favorite scene is Gandalf's arrival at the Golden Hall and the transformation of Theoden. I laugh every time when Gandalf winks at Aragorn.

Batman1980 · 05-03-2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHN MFN D.

My favorite scene is Gandalf's arrival at the Golden Hall and the transformation of Theoden. I laugh every time when Gandalf winks at Aragorn.

I told you to take the wizard's staff! I would hold still if I were you.

Witch King of Angmar · 05-03-2010, 07:07 AM

"Ill news is an ill guest."

Grima was awesome in two towers.

In the book, theoden was actually giving him choice, either to fight with them in the upcoming battle or go anywhere he wants.

BTW

Witch King pwning Gandalf the white = Worst scene in the trilogy.

Batman1980 · 05-03-2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Witch King of Angmar

"Ill news is an ill guest."

Grima was awesome in two towers.

In the book, theoden was actually giving him choice, either to fight with them in the upcoming battle or go anywhere he wants.

BTW

Witch King pwning Gandalf the white = Worst scene in the trilogy.

Yeah, you and I both know I would take you in a fight.

I've actually heard rumors that after he was revived, Gandalf may have been powerful enough to defeat Sauron but wasn't allowed to try because their battle could destroy Middle Earth.

JOHN MFN D. · 05-03-2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Yeah, you and I both know I would take you in a fight.

I've actually heard rumors that after he was revived, Gandalf may have been powerful enough to defeat Sauron but wasn't allowed to try because their battle could destroy Middle Earth.

Wow! I have never heard that before. Where did you read it at?

Witch King of Angmar · 05-03-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Yeah, you and I both know I would take you in a fight.

I've actually heard rumors that after he was revived, Gandalf may have been powerful enough to defeat Sauron but wasn't allowed to try because their battle could destroy Middle Earth.

I also heard that Saruman was once powerful enough to defeat Sauron.

radagast · 05-03-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHN MFN D.

Wow! I have never heard that before. Where did you read it at?

In this thread. I and others, who are famililar with Tolkien's writings, have pieced that together. If you look at other posts by me in this thread, you should be able to find the info. It was related to our hatred of the scene in the EEs where the Witch-King knocked Gandalf off his horse. Tolkien would have had a fit if he were alive.

radagast · 05-03-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

Guess what?

I give up. What?

gtmorgan23 · 05-03-2010, 01:39 PM

Tonight will be the start of my lotr wathing. I had to wait so a couple of my buddies could come enjoy it too. They no longer have their great sound setups so we are going to use mine. I am going to watch fotr tonight and the other two within the next few days.

dcowboy7 · 05-03-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Witch King of Angmar

I also heard that Saruman was once powerful enough to defeat Sauron.

Why did the tokester give them almost the same names ? gets confusing.

Couldve called them saruman & finklestein.

rltilley · 05-03-2010, 04:26 PM

10,000 posts. Wow!

crazyPEST75 · 05-03-2010, 04:34 PM

wow

phansson · 05-03-2010, 04:42 PM

I have all ways thought that Sauron and Saruman were to close for my liking, hell it confused me at first.

Maybe Sauron and Scaramenga.....

Grand Bob · 05-03-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Why did the tokester give them almost the same names ? gets confusing.

Couldve called them saruman & finklestein.

The name Saruman is derived from "searu", which means clever or skilled, and therefore the name means "Man of Skill".

Sauron originates from the Quenya Elvish term "saura", which means "abhorred". In Sindarin Elvish, he was known as Gorthaur, the "Cruel".

Lord_Lemon · 05-03-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Witch King of Angmar

Witch King pwning Gandalf the white = Worst scene in the trilogy.

whaaaaat? That's the best scene ever. One reason I'm holding out for the extended editions.

dcowboy7 · 05-03-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

The name Saruman is derived from "searu", which means clever or skilled, and therefore the name means "Man of Skill".

Sauron originates from the Quenya Elvish term "saura", which means "abhorred". In Sindarin Elvish, he was known as Gorthaur, the "Cruel".

But finklestein means "way badder than frankestein"....so he couldve gone down that road as well.

Grand Bob · 05-03-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

But finklestein means "way badder than frankestein"....so he couldve gone down that road as well.

Sounds good to me!

radagast · 05-03-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord_Lemon

whaaaaat? That's the best scene ever. One reason I'm holding out for the extended editions.

No it's not. It's completely contrary to other parts of the story and to what, and who, Gandalf was. I'm hoping Jackson will get a good dose of common sense and edit that scene to match the books.

Goldengirl · 05-03-2010, 06:36 PM

Did any of you Rings fans here watch the fan films Born of Hope and The Hunt for Gollum? What did you think of them? I thought they were worthy companion pieces to the Jackson films, especially BoH.

http://bornofhope.com/Watch.html

and:

http://thehuntforgollum.com/player_film-youtube.htm

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JOHN MFN D. Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:The Fort Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:219 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	My favorite scene is Gandalf's arrival at the Golden Hall and the transformation of Theoden. I laugh every time when Gandalf winks at Aragorn.

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Witch King of Angmar Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Minas Morgul	"Ill news is an ill guest." Grima was awesome in two towers. In the book, theoden was actually giving him choice, either to fight with them in the upcoming battle or go anywhere he wants. BTW Witch King pwning Gandalf the white = Worst scene in the trilogy.

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05-03-2010, 04:42 PM	#9974
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have all ways thought that Sauron and Saruman were to close for my liking, hell it confused me at first. Maybe Sauron and Scaramenga.....

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