In the industry, raising the stakes means you have to make sure your story matters. What’s at stake for the characters? Why will the audience be drawn into
Another battle, another montage. More scenes of New Zealand. More slow motion tears (though only one close up). And to think, only two and half more hours of
What possessed Peter Jackson to think he could write a better story than J.R.R. Tolkien? I suppose he thought he was being cinematic, but there’s nothing about Frodo
…can someone explain to me why they are trying to ambush the city by boat and yet are carrying lit torches with them? Minutes Watched: 3.1:04.31 Number of
This is where we really say the failing of Peter Jackson as a filmmaker. He relies far too much on exposition. Here we watch Pippin and Gandalf converse.
The city of Minis Tirith looks awesome. So did the montage of horseback riding across New Zealand. Minutes Watched: 3.0:44.18 Number of Montages: 14 Number of slow motion
Pro: Never forget what’s important, because he keeps reminding you with flashbacks and clunky dialogue. Con: Never have a strong sense of self. Your moods will always be
