Every time Peter Jackson changes the story to fit his vision of what the Lord of the Rings should be, it leads to unforeseen consequences down the line.
Peter Jackson just crammed in three slow motion close-ups of Aragorn crying. Perfect! We might make it to 100 after all. Minutes Watched: 3.1:58.43 Number of Montages: 17
There are a lot of things wrong with the scene where Aragorn and his companions walk the paths of the dead. The whole conversation is jilted and preposterous.
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
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
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.
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
