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caithream"I will not say: Do not weep. For not all tears are evil."
Gandalf, my friend, if you only knew.
God.
What a beautiful movie.
It killed me. Utterly. Well predicted, I'd say.
Eck. I'm having a hard time trying to find the right words to say.
As I was getting ready to go, this thrill just ran through me. Not a disappointed, "Well, this looks like the end. No more ever again," but a surge of excitement and anticipation for the ultimate climax and pinnacle of storytelling. In my humble opinion, I don't think any story will be as well told on screen as it was in Lord of the Rings. Not Harry Potter, not Chronicles of Narnia, not anything.
At the theatre with Evangelia and Haley I sat silent, lips pursed, and thumbed my "emotional support" (my jacket, heh). All I could think was "this is it." And I wanted so badly to be seated next to one of you guys so we could sit in solemn anticipation together and look at our watches every 2 minutes wondering why the heck time was going so slow.
The Hidalgo trailer came on. It looks good. Really good. And not just because Viggo is in it, which is a perk indeed. I must see that. There were others... er. Can't remember, because I was too busy relaying parts from the book in my head hoping with all my might that they do it well.
The worry was for naught, however. I was thoroughly and utterly pleased and overwhelmed with all that they put in. What they didn't put in, however, was what slightly irked me. More on that in a bit, though.
The beginning freaked me out a bit. I wasn't upset by it, no way, just kinda like, "Whoa." It was hard for me to see that Smeagol/Gollum really actually was evil. For that I blame the inane Gollum scene in TTT when he fights with himself. I dislike that scene a lot, ever since I first saw it. While the rest of the audience was laughing like idiots I sat cringing and rolling my eyes. Gollum was never stupid-funny. He was snide, witty funny in the book and I loved that. I'm not bitter. Ahaha. Um. Anyway, I loved that they showed that he truly was evil, not just a dumb, schitzo, creature... thing. And that's important, because I think some people never really took him seriously. Andy, you certainly have my vote for best actor.
Pippin. Pippin, Pippin, Pippin, Pippin. Oh God. When I first read the books, I had just finished reading the palatir sequence and I thought, man, that would be awesome to see, but only if they do it right. And this was one of the main things I was looking forward to. Okay, granted it was supposed to be outside and Merry was never supposed to see it happen but heck. Ow, ow. It hurt to see. And when Aragorn tried to take it away from him... did he faint? Yeesh. "There is no lie in your eyes, as I feared. A fool, but an honest fool you remain, Peregrin Took." I loved those lines in the book and was happy to see it in there. Loved this scene.
They put a sort of interesting twist on Gandalf. I didn't know whether to be amused or annoyed when Pippin was pledging his sword to Denethor and Gandalf hit him with his staff and told him to get up. I mean... eh. In the book it was done with devotion and loyalty and that's how I kinda wanted it to be. But I guess they just elaborate on the fact that Pippin says what's on his mind, whether it's brave or foolish. I did, however, like when Denethor was giving that spiel about retreating and giving up and Gandalf came over and whacked him with his staff, heh. But, gah, I think Gandalf is one of my absolute favorite characters. He's grandfatherly and a caretaker on one side but kicks major behind on the other. Amazing stuff.
THE SONG. That. Fecking. Song. Denethor stuffing his face while tomato juice dribbles down his chin, not caring one single bit about Faramir and then Pippin. Gahh. Billy sings so so so wonderfully. I cried quite hard during that scene. And it wasn't a "Hey, look at me, I'm crying because this part is supposed to be sad," but just a totally, heartwrenching situation where I cried because it was mournful and moving. Oh. It hurt me. And to think I still have to wait a week for Christmas when my dad opens up his present and has the soundtrack. Gah.
When Merry and Pippin split up, gahhh. Billy just portrays Pippin so well, in that he's naive, but not stupid. He kept asking Merry if they would see each other again with Merry staying silent and tears in his eyes... gahhhalskdjsj. Oh, angst. It was even sadder knowing that I heard I think Dom say that that was the very last scene they shot when making RotK.
Frodo and Sam. For heaven's sake, someone give Elijah and Sean an Oscar, or two or three. My word. I have never ever cried that hard during any other movie. The sense of despair and hopelessness was prevelent through just about every scene they did. When Frodo told Sam to go back home and he and Gollum made their way onwards, I started to get a little edgy. Not supposed to go like this, but let's see where this goes. When Frodo threw Gollum down into the chasm, I started to freak out a bit. No no no way was it supposed to go like this. I had truly thought that Frodo had gotten rid of Gollum for good and was deeply upset. Of course, later on, I was mistaken, thank goodness.
When Frodo drew out the light of Earendil and spoke in Elvish I near had a conniption. I love that part in the book. Love it. Especially when Sam says it so I was a bit disappointed that they didn't put that in. But, gah, I love that.
I really pictured Shelob to be a lot different. Meh. Oh well. It was still amazing. When Frodo got stabbed this lady behind me screamed, heh. Oh my word, Sam. I love him so. The fight with him and Shelob was perfect. And then... and then... "Don't go where your Sam can't follow."
*Whimper*
My friend Catie and I had been talking about that line and everytime we do she and I get teary and lo and behold, he said it. I broke. Sean is such a fantastic actor. Gahh.
I really wish they would have done the part when Sam nearly breaks down and starts singing and Frodo, imprisioned in the tower of Cirith Ungol, starts singing back in reply. But I did love where Sam saw the orcs and growled and ran forward, killing each orc. One for Frodo, one for the Shire, and one for his Gaffer. I loved that.
Um, what was that whole deal with "Arwen's fate is now tied to the Ring"? I just kinda went, Bzuh? Look, the movie/books have a fantastical element about it already; you don't need to add some thing where Arwen is dying because the Ring is still in power. They didn't even elaborate on it or anything, leaving me kind of confused. Meh.
Theoden. Ahhhalskjdfowije. I knew that he was going to die and even still I absolutely broke. I cried. And then... and then, and then... Eowyn and Merry.
My dad and I both agreed that that part has to possibly be the best part in all the books. I so so so wanted them to do it right. And they did. Oh Lord.
"Do what you will; but I will hinder it, if I may."
"Hinder me? Thou fool. No living man may hinder me!"
"But no living man am I! You look upon a woman!"
Al;kajsdfoiwjeaosdija. Dead. Dead dead dead. Near everyone in the theatre cheered and I clapped as tears rolled down my face. I love that part so much and to see that they did it right, just the way I wanted to see it was breathtaking.
And Merry, gahh Merry. I really wish they would have done the House of the Healing. I mean, Merry and Eowyn were near death in the book. I wish they would have done that. But then there was the "I'm going to take care of you now," from Pippin... ahhh.
Aragorn leading the Dead to the battlefield... wow. So many people clapped and cheered. That was so so awesome.
Oh my word, the sequence of Frodo and Sam on Mount Doom... Sam carrying Frodo up the mountain... I just cried so hard. The love and pure devotion of Sam to Frodo is so beautiful. And I was highly pleased to see that Gollum did in fact survive the plot-hole-to-be-if-he-doesn't-show-up concern.
"... the end of all things." Oh, Lord. The whole however long it was from Sam carrying Frodo up the mountain to Frodo claiming the Ring for his own and then Gollum biting his finger off and when he falls into the lava to when the eagles came, I just wept. I held my jacket and whimpered, utterly astounded that I was watching this, that I was finally watching the end of the Ring. To see the part that after the very first time I read it, had to read it over and over again because of the ultimate coolness and amazement and shock all encompassed into one made me so emotional I didn't think I could stand it. And with Frodo putting his head on Sam's and saying, "I'm glad your with me, at the end of all things," was just... ahh. No words.
The scene with Frodo in bed and him seeing Gandalf, not knowing that he came back was just... so moving in that you go from the darkest depths of despair to such a joyful reunion. I love that scene. Everyone coming in, Merry and Pippin and Gimli and Legolas and Aragorn and then Sam... gah. I really dislike the fact that when I was talking to Mark on the phone today, he told me that he laughed at that scene because they were on the bed with him and omgitlookedliketheyweregoingtohavesexorsomething!!1! Okay, no. And, ugh, don't even bring in the factor of slash. Have we never heard of a real and pure brotherly love and friendship? Annoyance.
The return of the King, baby. I almost cheered when Gandalf placed the crown on his head. And then when Aragorn and Arwen and everyone else kneel to Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin I fecking died. It was great, the looks on their faces. Agh. Lawd.
Oh, Lord. I cried so hard when they go to the Shore. It hurt. I just... I don't know what else to say. It was so moving. And then when Sam reaches Number 3, Bagshot Row and Elanor comes running out....
"Well, I'm back."
Break down. *Broken sigh*
This movie was just everything I wanted it to be and more. It was done exactly how I wanted it. My only complaints are that I really wanted Eowyn and Faramir's love story to be in it. I mean, how do you go from her liking Aragorn and then showing her next to Faramir at Aragorn and Arwen's wedding? I wanted to see them in the House of the Healing together. "... and it seemed to them as they stood upon the wall that the wind died, and the light failed, and the Sun was bleared, and all sounds in the City or in the lands about were hushed: neither wind, nor voice, nor bird-call, nor rustle of leaf, nor their own breath could be heard; the very beating of their hearts was stilled. Time halted. And as they stood so, their hands met and clasped, though they did not know it. And still they waited for they knew not what." Gah.
Also, why why why why do they include things in the trailer and not in the movie? Where the heck was, "We shall see the Shire again, Pippin." Or that picture of Pippin holding Merry while Merry cries or Merry pledging his sword to Theoden? *RANT* And I sorely wanted the lines, "Lean on me, Merry lad! Come now, foot by foot. It's not far." And then Merry's, "Are you going to bury me?" Unglslkjs. I really wanted that in there.
But, of course, I must be grateful for all that they actually did put in. And I am, truly. I guess we'll see what lies ahead for us on the EE of RotK.
I was dropped off by Evangelia's mum and the second I walked in the door I broke down a second time. I raced to my dad and just cried hard for a few minutes. My dad was softly laughing, not at me but he said, "I knew you were going to do this. You have so much heart in this movie." And I do. I can't explain it in any fitting words but it's overwhelming. I've loved these past three years. I will never ever forget it. Just look at the amazing friends I've made just because of three movies. Amazing.
And I just don't know how I will last until Saturday when I see it again, this time with my parents and Jimmy. I am so so excited to see it with my dad because I just know that he is going to cry (hey, were all softies in this family, heh) and just love the Eowyn scene.
Best fecking movie I have ever seen.
In other news, I feel like blah. I haven't eaten anything since noon yesterday (mostly because I was so nervous/excited about RotK) but I came home and drank a lot of water and threw it all up twice last night. I haven't eaten anything since, except a small piece of pizza about an hour ago which I now feel like having come back out. Ugh. Not fun.
I got Nightmare Before Christmas socks from Catie today for Christmas! GLEE. I also got, uh, two thongs, both from Kristen and Haley. AHAHAHA. A sort of joke presentI think they said, until they find something. Why they didn't just wait until they did find something, I have no idea. Ahahah.
I have Elijah as Boy George singing about egg nog stuck in my head. Hmmyeah.
Gandalf, my friend, if you only knew.
God.
What a beautiful movie.
It killed me. Utterly. Well predicted, I'd say.
Eck. I'm having a hard time trying to find the right words to say.
As I was getting ready to go, this thrill just ran through me. Not a disappointed, "Well, this looks like the end. No more ever again," but a surge of excitement and anticipation for the ultimate climax and pinnacle of storytelling. In my humble opinion, I don't think any story will be as well told on screen as it was in Lord of the Rings. Not Harry Potter, not Chronicles of Narnia, not anything.
At the theatre with Evangelia and Haley I sat silent, lips pursed, and thumbed my "emotional support" (my jacket, heh). All I could think was "this is it." And I wanted so badly to be seated next to one of you guys so we could sit in solemn anticipation together and look at our watches every 2 minutes wondering why the heck time was going so slow.
The Hidalgo trailer came on. It looks good. Really good. And not just because Viggo is in it, which is a perk indeed. I must see that. There were others... er. Can't remember, because I was too busy relaying parts from the book in my head hoping with all my might that they do it well.
The worry was for naught, however. I was thoroughly and utterly pleased and overwhelmed with all that they put in. What they didn't put in, however, was what slightly irked me. More on that in a bit, though.
The beginning freaked me out a bit. I wasn't upset by it, no way, just kinda like, "Whoa." It was hard for me to see that Smeagol/Gollum really actually was evil. For that I blame the inane Gollum scene in TTT when he fights with himself. I dislike that scene a lot, ever since I first saw it. While the rest of the audience was laughing like idiots I sat cringing and rolling my eyes. Gollum was never stupid-funny. He was snide, witty funny in the book and I loved that. I'm not bitter. Ahaha. Um. Anyway, I loved that they showed that he truly was evil, not just a dumb, schitzo, creature... thing. And that's important, because I think some people never really took him seriously. Andy, you certainly have my vote for best actor.
Pippin. Pippin, Pippin, Pippin, Pippin. Oh God. When I first read the books, I had just finished reading the palatir sequence and I thought, man, that would be awesome to see, but only if they do it right. And this was one of the main things I was looking forward to. Okay, granted it was supposed to be outside and Merry was never supposed to see it happen but heck. Ow, ow. It hurt to see. And when Aragorn tried to take it away from him... did he faint? Yeesh. "There is no lie in your eyes, as I feared. A fool, but an honest fool you remain, Peregrin Took." I loved those lines in the book and was happy to see it in there. Loved this scene.
They put a sort of interesting twist on Gandalf. I didn't know whether to be amused or annoyed when Pippin was pledging his sword to Denethor and Gandalf hit him with his staff and told him to get up. I mean... eh. In the book it was done with devotion and loyalty and that's how I kinda wanted it to be. But I guess they just elaborate on the fact that Pippin says what's on his mind, whether it's brave or foolish. I did, however, like when Denethor was giving that spiel about retreating and giving up and Gandalf came over and whacked him with his staff, heh. But, gah, I think Gandalf is one of my absolute favorite characters. He's grandfatherly and a caretaker on one side but kicks major behind on the other. Amazing stuff.
THE SONG. That. Fecking. Song. Denethor stuffing his face while tomato juice dribbles down his chin, not caring one single bit about Faramir and then Pippin. Gahh. Billy sings so so so wonderfully. I cried quite hard during that scene. And it wasn't a "Hey, look at me, I'm crying because this part is supposed to be sad," but just a totally, heartwrenching situation where I cried because it was mournful and moving. Oh. It hurt me. And to think I still have to wait a week for Christmas when my dad opens up his present and has the soundtrack. Gah.
When Merry and Pippin split up, gahhh. Billy just portrays Pippin so well, in that he's naive, but not stupid. He kept asking Merry if they would see each other again with Merry staying silent and tears in his eyes... gahhhalskdjsj. Oh, angst. It was even sadder knowing that I heard I think Dom say that that was the very last scene they shot when making RotK.
Frodo and Sam. For heaven's sake, someone give Elijah and Sean an Oscar, or two or three. My word. I have never ever cried that hard during any other movie. The sense of despair and hopelessness was prevelent through just about every scene they did. When Frodo told Sam to go back home and he and Gollum made their way onwards, I started to get a little edgy. Not supposed to go like this, but let's see where this goes. When Frodo threw Gollum down into the chasm, I started to freak out a bit. No no no way was it supposed to go like this. I had truly thought that Frodo had gotten rid of Gollum for good and was deeply upset. Of course, later on, I was mistaken, thank goodness.
When Frodo drew out the light of Earendil and spoke in Elvish I near had a conniption. I love that part in the book. Love it. Especially when Sam says it so I was a bit disappointed that they didn't put that in. But, gah, I love that.
I really pictured Shelob to be a lot different. Meh. Oh well. It was still amazing. When Frodo got stabbed this lady behind me screamed, heh. Oh my word, Sam. I love him so. The fight with him and Shelob was perfect. And then... and then... "Don't go where your Sam can't follow."
*Whimper*
My friend Catie and I had been talking about that line and everytime we do she and I get teary and lo and behold, he said it. I broke. Sean is such a fantastic actor. Gahh.
I really wish they would have done the part when Sam nearly breaks down and starts singing and Frodo, imprisioned in the tower of Cirith Ungol, starts singing back in reply. But I did love where Sam saw the orcs and growled and ran forward, killing each orc. One for Frodo, one for the Shire, and one for his Gaffer. I loved that.
Um, what was that whole deal with "Arwen's fate is now tied to the Ring"? I just kinda went, Bzuh? Look, the movie/books have a fantastical element about it already; you don't need to add some thing where Arwen is dying because the Ring is still in power. They didn't even elaborate on it or anything, leaving me kind of confused. Meh.
Theoden. Ahhhalskjdfowije. I knew that he was going to die and even still I absolutely broke. I cried. And then... and then, and then... Eowyn and Merry.
My dad and I both agreed that that part has to possibly be the best part in all the books. I so so so wanted them to do it right. And they did. Oh Lord.
"Do what you will; but I will hinder it, if I may."
"Hinder me? Thou fool. No living man may hinder me!"
"But no living man am I! You look upon a woman!"
Al;kajsdfoiwjeaosdija. Dead. Dead dead dead. Near everyone in the theatre cheered and I clapped as tears rolled down my face. I love that part so much and to see that they did it right, just the way I wanted to see it was breathtaking.
And Merry, gahh Merry. I really wish they would have done the House of the Healing. I mean, Merry and Eowyn were near death in the book. I wish they would have done that. But then there was the "I'm going to take care of you now," from Pippin... ahhh.
Aragorn leading the Dead to the battlefield... wow. So many people clapped and cheered. That was so so awesome.
Oh my word, the sequence of Frodo and Sam on Mount Doom... Sam carrying Frodo up the mountain... I just cried so hard. The love and pure devotion of Sam to Frodo is so beautiful. And I was highly pleased to see that Gollum did in fact survive the plot-hole-to-be-if-he-doesn't-show-up concern.
"... the end of all things." Oh, Lord. The whole however long it was from Sam carrying Frodo up the mountain to Frodo claiming the Ring for his own and then Gollum biting his finger off and when he falls into the lava to when the eagles came, I just wept. I held my jacket and whimpered, utterly astounded that I was watching this, that I was finally watching the end of the Ring. To see the part that after the very first time I read it, had to read it over and over again because of the ultimate coolness and amazement and shock all encompassed into one made me so emotional I didn't think I could stand it. And with Frodo putting his head on Sam's and saying, "I'm glad your with me, at the end of all things," was just... ahh. No words.
The scene with Frodo in bed and him seeing Gandalf, not knowing that he came back was just... so moving in that you go from the darkest depths of despair to such a joyful reunion. I love that scene. Everyone coming in, Merry and Pippin and Gimli and Legolas and Aragorn and then Sam... gah. I really dislike the fact that when I was talking to Mark on the phone today, he told me that he laughed at that scene because they were on the bed with him and omgitlookedliketheyweregoingtohavesexorsomething!!1! Okay, no. And, ugh, don't even bring in the factor of slash. Have we never heard of a real and pure brotherly love and friendship? Annoyance.
The return of the King, baby. I almost cheered when Gandalf placed the crown on his head. And then when Aragorn and Arwen and everyone else kneel to Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin I fecking died. It was great, the looks on their faces. Agh. Lawd.
Oh, Lord. I cried so hard when they go to the Shore. It hurt. I just... I don't know what else to say. It was so moving. And then when Sam reaches Number 3, Bagshot Row and Elanor comes running out....
"Well, I'm back."
Break down. *Broken sigh*
This movie was just everything I wanted it to be and more. It was done exactly how I wanted it. My only complaints are that I really wanted Eowyn and Faramir's love story to be in it. I mean, how do you go from her liking Aragorn and then showing her next to Faramir at Aragorn and Arwen's wedding? I wanted to see them in the House of the Healing together. "... and it seemed to them as they stood upon the wall that the wind died, and the light failed, and the Sun was bleared, and all sounds in the City or in the lands about were hushed: neither wind, nor voice, nor bird-call, nor rustle of leaf, nor their own breath could be heard; the very beating of their hearts was stilled. Time halted. And as they stood so, their hands met and clasped, though they did not know it. And still they waited for they knew not what." Gah.
Also, why why why why do they include things in the trailer and not in the movie? Where the heck was, "We shall see the Shire again, Pippin." Or that picture of Pippin holding Merry while Merry cries or Merry pledging his sword to Theoden? *RANT* And I sorely wanted the lines, "Lean on me, Merry lad! Come now, foot by foot. It's not far." And then Merry's, "Are you going to bury me?" Unglslkjs. I really wanted that in there.
But, of course, I must be grateful for all that they actually did put in. And I am, truly. I guess we'll see what lies ahead for us on the EE of RotK.
I was dropped off by Evangelia's mum and the second I walked in the door I broke down a second time. I raced to my dad and just cried hard for a few minutes. My dad was softly laughing, not at me but he said, "I knew you were going to do this. You have so much heart in this movie." And I do. I can't explain it in any fitting words but it's overwhelming. I've loved these past three years. I will never ever forget it. Just look at the amazing friends I've made just because of three movies. Amazing.
And I just don't know how I will last until Saturday when I see it again, this time with my parents and Jimmy. I am so so excited to see it with my dad because I just know that he is going to cry (hey, were all softies in this family, heh) and just love the Eowyn scene.
Best fecking movie I have ever seen.
In other news, I feel like blah. I haven't eaten anything since noon yesterday (mostly because I was so nervous/excited about RotK) but I came home and drank a lot of water and threw it all up twice last night. I haven't eaten anything since, except a small piece of pizza about an hour ago which I now feel like having come back out. Ugh. Not fun.
I got Nightmare Before Christmas socks from Catie today for Christmas! GLEE. I also got, uh, two thongs, both from Kristen and Haley. AHAHAHA. A sort of joke present
I have Elijah as Boy George singing about egg nog stuck in my head. Hmmyeah.
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Date: 2003-12-19 03:16 am (UTC)Yess, yes. Well, not disturbed, more like, "Huh?". But it was a plot convinience, I'm sure. Rar on no Houses of Healing.
Well, I'm a sap. I always have been so I cried like a floodgate opened a lot of times. I hear the second viewing is worse than the first, so watch out.
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Date: 2003-12-19 11:46 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-12-20 12:13 am (UTC)I am so not obsessed. What?