Just finished the first disc.

I loved the opening with Gandalf battling the balrag as they plummet down the hole. It was so intense!

Other than that, I’m enjoying the way the idea evil isn’t so clear cut. Frodo sees something redeemable in Gollum, and that small faith is what helps Gollum remember who he once was. The evil inside him from the ring isn’t permenant. Even the scene where Frodo and Adam are captured shows the depth of the concept of evil. The man (it hasn’t said his name yet) wonders about one of the Wild Men, was he fighting based on misinformation, or was he reallly evil? That complexity is so interesting to me!

I’m starting The Two Towers. Extended edition runs about three and a half hours.

Let’s do this thing!

Okay, I’m going to get started on the next film today, about 6pm EST.

My recollection of this movie is so much less than The Fellowship. We’ll see how it goes!

N

I wonder why they didn’t run back and help Gandalf. One of them could have easily helped him climb up the ledge.

Also, I HATE the trope of believing someone is dead but they’re really not more than any other I’ve read. It’s such a turnoff for me. I don’t want to read another book where someone’s death was just a trick.

O

So Ryrin, you're an Elf Elf?  Is that like Moon Moon?  :P

I'm an Elf Wizard, too, Cross!  Woot!

*LOL*  I love the Dark Lord Hobbit siggy!  Hilarious!

These are beautiful, Kukaso!  Great work!

Once I was watching, a lot of this came back to me. I wonder if the same will happen for the next two. I can barely remember anything from those.

This one was so good! I actually got pretty choked up when Boromir died. It was a great example of a good antagonist—someone who stands in the way of the protagonist, but is not necessarily evil. We get so hung up on antagonist being the villain. Boromir was only concerned about his people, as any leader would be.

I also really like that Aragorn chose to chase Merry and Pippin. In most cases, you think the less important characters are lost for the greater good. Getting the Ring to Mordor should be their first priority. But they want to save the kidnapped Hobbits instead and it makes me so happy!

I agree, James, that the scene with the wood elves was beautiful!

When the Fellowship is in the mines of Moria, it seems as if Gandalf makes too big a deal about Gollum’s importance. They really beat you over the head with it. Wouldn’t it have been better for it to pass by without so much fanfare? That’s the way good foreshadowing is done. Now we know that Gollum is the one who saves the day at the very end. It’s a bit disappointing.

Already, I’m seeing a lot of aspects other series have drawn on. Definitely WoT and even Harry Potter.

The ages that come and pass, lost civilizations and knowledge, races which want to leave the world from the threat of the Dark Lord—all in WoT too.

The Dark Lord’s soul not being destroyed because the One Ring survived is definitely Voldemort and his hourcrux.

I’ve read several essays on the concept of intellectual property, meaning an idea can belong to one person. And yet so many books, movies, shows are lifted from so many others! Where do you draw the line between being inspired by something and stealing an idea from something?

Also, does anyone else remember when Elijah Wood was a teenage heart throb? *lol*

All right, I’m starting the movie now. I can’t even find out how long the movie is. 3 hours? 3 and a half? Oh well.

M

If I can find the time, I'd like to watch the three Hobbit films as well.  I only saw the first two in theaters, so I've never even seen the final film!  But, while the spirit is willing, I may not be able to sit on my bum for so long.

I want to be a part of this battle!  *searches through my gifs to ensure adequate selection of weapons*

I wanted to be an elf.

 

This is why, as Sauron, I will rule with an iron fist! 

LOL, Ben!

T

And for the second one:

You got: Elf

Congratulations, you're beautiful and immortal! Your long life has made you perceptive and insightful, and you've got a seemingly endless supply of energy. All of this is great for you, and possibly confusing to those around you.

 

So I’m a wizard elf! That’s the best thing ever!

Lol! I’m a wizard! Yes!

You are a Wizard! You are cunning and intelligent, solving problems with questions and answers (unlike those thick headed dwarfs). You are wise and powerful, making you an asset on any life threatening adventure.

 

R?

I honestly can't remember!  That's why I'm so excited to go through them again.

L

Welcome to Mashi's Movie Rewatch: The Fellowship of the Ring!

It's been probably eight or nine years since I've watched these films and I thought this would be a great opportunity to view them all again.  We'll start with The Fellowship of the Ring, the first in the series.  The film originally opened in the US on December 10, 2001, with an extended version released the next year on DVD and VHS (which really dates how long ago the film came out!).  For this purpose, I'll be viewing the extended version.

I'm going to watch this tomorrow, (Monday the 9th) around 11am EST.  I'll post my comments as I'm going through, with things I like, dislike, or anything that stands out to me from my previous viewing.  Feel free to watch too, or just add to the discussion if it's all clear in your mind.

Hello all! And welcome to the White Ajah's Middle Earth Event, a celebration of all things Tolkien! We have several games and discussions that will continue throughout the week, so feel free to join in!

Discussions:
Mashi's Movie Rewatch Thread - The Fellowship of the Ring
Which Middle Earth Race are You?
Field Trip and Discussion

Games:
Frodo's Grand Adventure
Wheel of Fortune
GIF Wars

I've only played Mafia once, but these are still funny.

I LOVED this one! :P