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Yossarian

RedDave2 wrote:

Return of the King is a little flabby

I genuinely almost screamed at this. Just one of those three films is a “little” flabby?

I’ve seen fatbergs that are leaner than that trilogy.

RedDave2

Yossarian wrote:

RedDave2 wrote:

Return of the King is a little flabby

I genuinely almost screamed at this. Just one of those three films is a “little” flabby? I’ve seen fatbergs that are leaner than that trilogy.

I dont fully agree but that was hilarious. I now want to see a fatberg.

(yes, to be fair all three movies are overlong but I kinda enjoy that aspect of them - it helps with the epic vibe and scale of the journey.)

b0r1s

The ending(s) of RoTK is a thing of joy.

hylian_elf

b0r1s wrote:

The ending(s)es(s) of RoTK is a thing of joy.

hylian_elf

I don't know what I was trying to do there. Faithful to the book though where you think its going to end but it doesn't. multiple times.

Also, I enjoyed the extended editions of LotR. haven't seen extended Hobbit and not sure I want to.

Yossarian

I think the multiple endings were the part that made me actively hate the trilogy. My arse feels numb just thinking about them.

b0r1s

The Hobbit misses the mark in every way. It should have had a totally different feel that was light and fun and didn't do all of that Sauron back story, and yes two films only.

RedDave2

My primary memory of the Hobbit is a dwarf bouncing down a rapid river while fighting goblins looking not unlike Obelix from Asterix. And Martin Freeman looking sad.

hylian_elf

Smaug looked brilliant in the second film. That was it for the whole trilogy.

davyK

The river scene in the cinema was splendid. I remember enjoying it. Bombur did look like Obelix in that film.

Freeman was good in the role but it annoyed me as basically it's just his usual schtick.

I have all 3 extended editions on DVD - there's some enjoyment for fanboys like me - the dwarves skinny dipping in the elvish fountain and some extra machines and animals in the big battle.

Smaug was the highlight no doubt. Though Evangline Lilly was bloody gorgeous in it.

The Hobbit had plenty of things to enjoy but it was pure fan service. I don't think they hold up like LoTR does.

RedDave2

I will agree that there was a scene on a river in the Hobbit movie Davy, after that you are on your own.

b0r1s

I recall the first Hobbit I watched at the cinema in that 48fps version and it was terrible. The river scene looked like it had been filmed on a cheap camcorder. Glad that has died a death.

superflyninja

Totally agree The Hobbit should have been one movie. Maybe there is a fan cut out there?
Some elements I thought were great though, I loved the scene where the dwarves came to Bilbo's for tea and umm a few more. I did not like the shoehorned in romance.

Back to Kenobi though. I thought John Williams was doing the score? If he did its not that memorable.

hylian_elf

The opening music sounds like Spiderman on PS4

handsofblue

Armitage_Shankburn wrote:

g.man wrote:

How did Kenobi’s hair survive the fire?
I can’t so much as light a cigarette without burning what’s left of mine off.

It's just a live action kids comic. Like that shitty rebels show but with actual actors being t mpted by Disney dollars to bring shame to their career.

And Vader is shit. This episode ruined Vader utterly

Nononono, Rebels is not rubbish. It's a great show! Except for Hera's people randomly having bad french accents.

Obi Wan is ok, critical thinking does need to be avoided. I can enjoy it but there's plenty of wtf moments to keep it spicy.

I'm with Toss on LotR. I fell asleep in the cinema for the second one, although not unusual for me to fall asleep during a movie. I never read the books though so wonder if that's what's missing for me.

nick_md

I watched all LotR and Hobbit extended editions start of the year, was well up for lazy Sunday, epic fantasy film binges and so thoroughly enjoyed them all. Sat on a sofa tho, pauses, food, cans etc, probably way better than the cinema experience. Had the TV moved really close too.

davyK

RedDave2 wrote:

I will agree that there was a scene on a river in the Hobbit movie Davy, after that you are on your own.

When I watched it again it wasn't as good but I found it fun on first viewing on the big screen.

ChopperByrne

Today's episode is probably the best of the four. Ben is starting to remember that he's Obi-Wan Fucking Kenobi.

RedDave2

nick_md wrote:

I watched all LotR and Hobbit extended editions start of the year, was well up for lazy Sunday, epic fantasy film binges and so thoroughly enjoyed them all. Sat on a sofa tho, pauses, food, cans etc, probably way better than the cinema experience. Had the TV moved really close too.

Aha, theres the fatberg.

nick_md

EvilRedEye

ChopperByrne wrote:

Today's episode is probably the best of the four. Ben is starting to remember that he's Obi-Wan Fucking Kenobi.

Agreed, I don't think there was anything too stupid in this one. Reasonable knockabout fun.

ChopperByrne

The last episode will almost certainly be a final confrontation with Third Sister and Obi-Wan, and hopefully by then, he has his full confidence back and it's a total no contest.

He pulls her lightsaber out of her hand, holds her in place with the force, and walks up and beheads her. No messing about. Put the fear of him back in to Vader.

davyK

It's annoying they hobbled him but let's face it - at the end of ep.3 is was an invincible fighting machine so some hazard had to be introduced.

RedDave2

ChopperByrne wrote:

The last episode will almost certainly be a final confrontation with Third Sister and Obi-Wan, and hopefully by then, he has his full confidence back and it's a total no contest.

He pulls her lightsaber out of her hand, holds her in place with the force, and walks up and beheads her. No messing about. Put the fear of him back in to Vader.

Given the racist shit the poor actress has received maybe having old white guy use a power called the force to hold a black woman in place while he beheads her may not be the best optics.

superflyninja

RedDave2 wrote:

ChopperByrne wrote:

The last episode will almost certainly be a final confrontation with Third Sister and Obi-Wan, and hopefully by then, he has his full confidence back and it's a total no contest. He pulls her lightsaber out of her hand, holds her in place with the force, and walks up and beheads her. No messing about. Put the fear of him back in to Vader.

Given the racist shit the poor actress has received maybe having old white guy use a power called the force to hold a black woman in place while he beheads her may not be the best optics.

Dont forget that black woman (Reva) is a stone cold killer and deserves comeuppance.

tin_robot

superflyninja wrote:

RedDave2 wrote:

ChopperByrne wrote:

The last episode will almost certainly be a final confrontation with Third Sister and Obi-Wan, and hopefully by then, he has his full confidence back and it's a total no contest. He pulls her lightsaber out of her hand, holds her in place with the force, and walks up and beheads her. No messing about. Put the fear of him back in to Vader.

Given the racist shit the poor actress has received maybe having old white guy use a power called the force to hold a black woman in place while he beheads her may not be the best optics.

Dont forget that black woman (Reva) is a stone cold killer and deserves comeuppance.

I've not seen episode 4 yet, but I'd presumed they were ultimately going to go with a redemption arc for her.

RedDave2

tin_robot wrote:

superflyninja wrote:

RedDave2 wrote:

ChopperByrne wrote:

The last episode will almost certainly be a final confrontation with Third Sister and Obi-Wan, and hopefully by then, he has his full confidence back and it's a total no contest. He pulls her lightsaber out of her hand, holds her in place with the force, and walks up and beheads her. No messing about. Put the fear of him back in to Vader.

Given the racist shit the poor actress has received maybe having old white guy use a power called the force to hold a black woman in place while he beheads her may not be the best optics.

Dont forget that black woman (Reva) is a stone cold killer and deserves comeuppance.

I've not seen episode 4 yet, but I'd presumed they were ultimately going to go with a redemption arc for her.

Thats the rumour going around the white hats on the death star construction site alright.

RamSteelwood

how many bothans died to bring you that info?

Paul the sparky

I got that impression too. Dunno why exactly, because she's been acting pretty Sithy so far

RedDave2

Paul the sparky wrote:

I got that impression too. Dunno why exactly, because she's been acting pretty Sithy so far

H in the wrong place there bud.

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