The Hobbit

I saw this yesterday. The 3D glasses got on my nerves a little bit. There really wasn't that much stuff that seemed to be 3D, but then again I didn't see it in an IMAX theater. I was hoping it would be kind of like Beowulf in terms of 3D effects but I guess you can't do that kind of 3D with real people. Once the movie got to the scene with Bilbo and Gollum I forgot I was even in a theater. It really makes me want to go back and read the book. I haven't read it since being a freshman in high school but I was totally locked in. The only shit I would nitpick is the goblin city falling apart. It looked like popsicle sticks being thrown at a HD camera. Other than that I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

of all the nit picking i could do about the movie, being too long is definitely not one of them. i think the ADHD generation is ruining movies and video games. i guess if it's more than an hour and a half long, their meds stop working and they can't sit still long enough to enjoy anything. kids these days don't like any movie that isn't a brain dead action flick (guess that's why they keep making fast and furious movies every year). plot, dialogue, character development? who the fuck needs that?

Why does Glamdring STILL not glow near orc/goblins?

Because Sting has Electrolytes.

Chris_sl said:

Why does Glamdring STILL not glow near orc/goblins?

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PJ decided to leave it out to show the true uniqueness of Sting.

I watched this movie in HFR 3D and my main complaint would be that I really dislike when there is action on screen + the camera is moving. It makes it very difficult to see what is going on.

Bane_sl said:

PJ decided to leave it out to show the true uniqueness of Sting.

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Geez, why? There was nothing unique about Sting, it was just some random elvish dagger. Hell, even in the lotr wiki they can't do more than say, "Uhh well, it might has belonged to some elf, possibly an elvish lord...? Maybe...? It HAD to of been important since it was found buried until a pile of crap nearby to Glamdring and Orcrist, right? ..right?"

aychamo_aycono_sl said:

Wife's at work. Went to see this a second time. Walked out right at the troll scene. Fucking bored.

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Out of all the movies that are currently out, you were bored and went to see one of the movies you have already seen and didn't like?

ColourofSpace_sl said:

Out of all the movies that are currently out, you were bored and went to see one of the movies you have already seen and didn't like?

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If he went to a different movie he couldn't complain in this thread though!

Probably going to see this tomorrow. Think it's worth it to drive about 30-40 minutes to see it in HFR 3D? Only have regular theaters here in town.

aychamo_aycono_sl said:

... Should have tried to see Jack Reacher!

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Now let's not go saying stupid shit we can't take back

Sean_sl said:

Probably going to see this tomorrow. Think it's worth it to drive about 30-40 minutes to see it in HFR 3D? Only have regular theaters here in town.

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yes, definitely worth the 30 min drive to see it in HFR 3D. in all honesty, it doesn't really add anything to the movie, just looks kinda cool. it's a gimmick, but i felt like the special effects in the movie were somewhat enhanced by it.

Saw it again, this time in HFR3D. I went in expecting the worst, fake-looking crap I'd ever see. Instead, I thought it was great!

Saw it this weekend in 48fps 3D. Everything about this movie was awesome. Every single part. I would not cut anything out.

Gandalf sent the little butterfly looking thing to get the eagles. Was the same in lotr. You see that before the eagles save the day.

That butterfly is one fast motherfucker.