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![]() ![]() ![]() In 10 minutes we get a much-condensed history of the Ring that will be the centrepiece of this epic trilogy. The prologue is stylish, elegant and effective. Watched back-to-back, the trilogy ( The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King ) flows together almost seamlessly, from spectacular prologue to the suitably epic final closing credits.’ (898, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die) Tolkien’s original three-volume book, Peter Jackson’s adaptation of The Lord of the Rings is best seen as a single – albeit very long – work. I tried writing about The Lord of the Rings in installments but just found it too difficult. ![]() Also they seem to run together in my head as one story rather than three installments. I will try to keep the gushing to a minimum but I can’t promise how successful I will be at that. Just a quick aside to say that I only ever watch the extended cut of the films rather than the theatrical cuts. There is magic seeping through every single aspect of these films – the only thing that even comes close is the Harry Potter series. I wanted to be part of something as obviously magical and special as the filming of Lord of the Rings was. The Lord of the Rings holds an incredibly special place in my heart it made me want to make movies. And anyway that would be in keeping with the epic trilogy that Peter Jackson gifted to the world. I apologize in advance for the length but bear with it it’s worth it I promise. Happy Hobbit Day!! And what better way to celebrate Frodo and Bilbo’s birthday than with an admittedly monstrously long blog about the epic creation of that master of cinema, Peter Jackson … and of course J. ![]()
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