[OT] LotR: Worst Film of the Year
Chuck, Lord of the Dance
vision take shape on the screen in a way that, until now, could only be done
through the collective imaginations of his readers. I must say though,
having seen the film, I am thoroughly, thoroughly disappointed.
First I must take issue with the casting. Who in their right mind would
cast Brad Pitt as Gandalf, George Clooney as Aragorn, and Matt Damon as
Frodo?! What a terrible choice! And Andy Garcia as Sauron? He wasn't
menacing in the least. This choice of producers choosing their big money
Hollywood friends rather than looking at the roles' requirements drained the
budget as well as sucked the heart out of the story (and the refusal of the
actors to wear make-up to appear more like their fictional counterpart was
disgraceful. Like Aragorn would be caught dead in a tuxedo anyway.).
Second, I felt the fantasy element was severely played down, instead going
for flashy scenery that had nothing to do with true Middle Earth. The part
where Legolas (who, by the way, was played by this Chinese acrobat of all
choices) has to do backflips in the caves of Mordor was pathetic, as the
place looked nothing like the depths of the novel. And the fact that
Aragorn builds the cave replica to practice taking the ring to Mount Doom
was just a complete hack job. Awful.
Finally, the romantic elements between Aragorn and Arwen (Julia Roberts) was
completely unnecessary and served only as a distraction when we should have
been tensing for the final conflict. And replacing the Balrog with a big
bald guy?! What an awful choice! It led, in the end, to a very
anti-climactic ending for an epic fantasy tale.
Lord of the Rings: 0/10. Too much money towards inappropriate casting and
poor sets stripped the film of any shred of Tolkien's vision.
--
Chuck
http://www.sfdebris.com
Deimos Anomaly
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You really shouldn't post while drunk.
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Sir Nitram
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>You really shouldn't post while drunk.
>
T'is the season for posting stupid things and drinkin' the Nog.
This may explain Guardian's appearance.
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SirNitram
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Paradox
Sir Nitram <nitramt...@aol.comAntiSpam> wrote in message
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> >"Chuck, Lord of the Dance" wrote:
> >
> ><snip>
> >
> >You really shouldn't post while drunk.
> >
>
> T'is the season for posting stupid things and drinkin' the Nog.
>
> This may explain Guardian's appearance.
The Chrismas season didn't start THAT long ago, find another reason.
Sir Nitram
>news:20011226154144...@mb-fi.aol.com...
>> >"Chuck, Lord of the Dance" wrote:
>> >
>> ><snip>
>> >
>> >You really shouldn't post while drunk.
>> >
>>
>> T'is the season for posting stupid things and drinkin' the Nog.
>>
>> This may explain Guardian's appearance.
>
>The Chrismas season didn't start THAT long ago, find another reason.
>
Infinite universe demands something must be more dense than a singularity.
The Fiendish Flouridator
"Chuck, Lord of the Dance" <mode...@sfdebris.com> wrote in message
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Cmdrwilkens
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I don't think anyone could have transpossed those two movies on top of each
other to a humorous end any better than that, applause for the man with the
jig dancing pants.
--
Lcpl Burnett, G.R
USMCR
Bridge Company A, 6th EngnrSptBN, 4th FSSG
"There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and the
enemy. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion."
-Unknown
Matthew Hyde
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> "Chuck, Lord of the Dance" wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
> You really shouldn't post while drunk.
>
I'd seen the movie. I then thought "Chuck must be on crack. What would
he expect of the movie?" That made it even funnier when I did read it.
This movie spanks TPM.
--
Matt Hyde
MTU Math Sciences
Houghton, MI 49931
Matthew Hyde
>
> >Sir Nitram <nitramt...@aol.comAntiSpam> wrote in message
> >news:20011226154144...@mb-fi.aol.com...
> >> >"Chuck, Lord of the Dance" wrote:
> >> >
> >> ><snip>
> >> >
> >> >You really shouldn't post while drunk.
> >> >
> >>
> >> T'is the season for posting stupid things and drinkin' the Nog.
> >>
> >> This may explain Guardian's appearance.
> >
> >The Chrismas season didn't start THAT long ago, find another reason.
> >
>
> Infinite universe demands something must be more dense than a singularity.
Is that a non-sequintour?
Matthew Hyde
>
> "Chuck, Lord of the Dance" <mode...@sfdebris.com> wrote in message
> news:a0d9sk$k4np6$1...@ID-64862.news.dfncis.de...
> <snip>
>
> I don't think anyone could have transpossed those two movies on top of each
> other to a humorous end any better than that, applause for the man with the
> jig dancing pants.
>
C.S.Strowbridge
>
> Cmdrwilkens wrote:
> Ok now I'm missing something. What was the other movie?
Ocean's Eleven.
C.S.Strowbridge
Durandal
Absolutely hilarious. You're a genius, Chuck. Seriously. I can't help
but stand in awe of your wit.
--
Damien Sorresso
[AIM: durandal64] | [ICQ: 12183859]
Nobody knows everything.
I am nobody.
Therefore, I know everything.
Matthew Hyde
Oh, I kinda want to see that.
DMZ
"Matthew Hyde" <mdo...@mtu.edu> wrote in message
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> Sir Nitram wrote:
>
> > Infinite universe demands something must be more dense than a singularity.
>
> Is that a non-sequintour?
I don't think he's been touring sequins. I hope.
If you meant non sequitur then no, in fact I'd say his statement proves itself.
--
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Chuck, Lord of the Dance
"Durandal" <duran...@nospam.mac.com> wrote in message
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> Chuck, Lord of the Dance wrote:
>
>
> Absolutely hilarious. You're a genius, Chuck. Seriously. I can't help
> but stand in awe of your wit.
>
--
Chuck
http://www.sfdebris.com
Durandal
> Wow, thanks very much, I'm glad you liked it.
No problem. With your hellish work schedule, I figure you could use some
positive things in your life about now. :D
Chuck, Lord of the Dance
> Chuck, Lord of the Dance wrote:
>
>
> > Wow, thanks very much, I'm glad you liked it.
>
>
> No problem. With your hellish work schedule, I figure you could use some
> positive things in your life about now. :D
>
But seriously, thanks again.
Durandal
> Compassion from ASVS; never thought I'd see it...
> But seriously, thanks again.
Hey, look at it this way. Boyd and Kynes are actually having a civil
exchange that doesn't include the words "fuck," "preachy" or "shut the
fuck up, Boyd." I'd say this little show of compassion is very LOW on
the list of unusual happenings at ASVS as of late (Hell, Mike Wong just
posted...TWICE).
And, again, you're a fucking genius.
Matthew Hyde
>
> "Matthew Hyde" <mdo...@mtu.edu> wrote in message
> news:3C2EFD3A...@mtu.edu...
> > Sir Nitram wrote:
> >
> > > Infinite universe demands something must be more dense than a singularity.
> >
> > Is that a non-sequintour?
>
> I don't think he's been touring sequins. I hope.
>
> If you meant non sequitur then no, in fact I'd say his statement proves itself.
>
anything other than a singularity? I regret this is semanticicle again,
but it's like the speed of light--no matter how slow we can "get it to
go" it's still going... c. In the same way, a more dense object,
wouldn't that simply be another singularity? If singularities are
infinitely small and dense, isn't that the same thing?
Matthew Hyde
>
> Chuck, Lord of the Dance wrote:
>
> > Compassion from ASVS; never thought I'd see it...
> > But seriously, thanks again.
>
> Hey, look at it this way. Boyd and Kynes are actually having a civil
> exchange that doesn't include the words "fuck," "preachy" or "shut the
> fuck up, Boyd." I'd say this little show of compassion is very LOW on
> the list of unusual happenings at ASVS as of late (Hell, Mike Wong just
> posted...TWICE).
> And, again, you're a fucking genius.
>
Better hit your knees before bed tonight, kids!
DMZ
> DMZ wrote:
> >
> > "Matthew Hyde" <mdo...@mtu.edu> wrote in message
> > news:3C2EFD3A...@mtu.edu...
> > > Sir Nitram wrote:
> > >
> > > > Infinite universe demands something must be more dense than a singularity.
> > >
> > > Is that a non-sequintour?
> >
> > I don't think he's been touring sequins. I hope.
> >
> > If you meant non sequitur then no, in fact I'd say his statement proves
itself.
> >
> OK, again I am at a loss, how would we recognize such a thing as
> anything other than a singularity?
His statement proves that *he* is more dense than a singularity, obviously. =)
Sir Nitram
>news:3C30A353...@mtu.edu...
>> DMZ wrote:
>> >
>> > "Matthew Hyde" <mdo...@mtu.edu> wrote in message
>> > news:3C2EFD3A...@mtu.edu...
>> > > Sir Nitram wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > Infinite universe demands something must be more dense than a
>singularity.
>> > >
>> > > Is that a non-sequintour?
>> >
>> > I don't think he's been touring sequins. I hope.
>> >
>> > If you meant non sequitur then no, in fact I'd say his statement proves
>itself.
>> >
>> OK, again I am at a loss, how would we recognize such a thing as
>> anything other than a singularity?
>
>His statement proves that *he* is more dense than a singularity, obviously.
>=)
>
My ma' always said I gots me a strong head...
Matthew Hyde
>
> "Matthew Hyde" <mdo...@mtu.edu> wrote in message
> news:3C30A353...@mtu.edu...
> > DMZ wrote:
> > >
> > > "Matthew Hyde" <mdo...@mtu.edu> wrote in message
> > > news:3C2EFD3A...@mtu.edu...
> > > > Sir Nitram wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Infinite universe demands something must be more dense than a singularity.
> > > >
> > > > Is that a non-sequintour?
> > >
> > > I don't think he's been touring sequins. I hope.
> > >
> > > If you meant non sequitur then no, in fact I'd say his statement proves
> itself.
> > >
> > OK, again I am at a loss, how would we recognize such a thing as
> > anything other than a singularity?
>
> His statement proves that *he* is more dense than a singularity, obviously. =)
>
DMZ
ARRGH! DO I REALLY NEED TO SPOON FEED YOU PEOPLE EVERYTHING?
C.S.Strowbridge
> ARRGH! DO I REALLY NEED TO SPOON FEED YOU PEOPLE EVERYTHING?
The only common thread running through the situation is ... YOU. So
maybe, just maybe the problem lies with you, not us. Has that even
crossed your mind.
C.S.Strowbridge
DMZ
"C.S.Strowbridge" <csstro...@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:3C30F4FD...@shaw.ca...
Nope. I've been in touch with several people on the group who understand what I'm
talking about. It's only the slow witted ones that seem to have the problem.
C.S.Strowbridge
>
> "C.S.Strowbridge" wrote:
> >
> > DMZ wrote:
> > > ARRGH! DO I REALLY NEED TO SPOON FEED YOU PEOPLE EVERYTHING?
> >
> > The only common thread running through the situation is ... YOU. So
> > maybe, just maybe the problem lies with you, not us. Has that even
> > crossed your mind.
>
> Nope. I've been in touch with several people on the group who understand > what I'm talking about.
Proof?
> It's only the slow witted ones that seem to have the problem.
See above.
C.S.Strowbridge
Matthew Hyde
>
> "C.S.Strowbridge" <csstro...@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:3C30F4FD...@shaw.ca...
> > DMZ wrote:
> >
> > > ARRGH! DO I REALLY NEED TO SPOON FEED YOU PEOPLE EVERYTHING?
> >
> > The only common thread running through the situation is ... YOU. So
> > maybe, just maybe the problem lies with you, not us. Has that even
> > crossed your mind.
>
> Nope. I've been in touch with several people on the group who understand what I'm
> talking about. It's only the slow witted ones that seem to have the problem.
>
and show how someone can take things the way you so desire, since you're
so fucking goddamn precious. Show how you had to "spoon feed" anybody
anything. Show that what I said was what you had in mind all along, and
show how the FUCK WE CAN READ YOUR FUCKING PUNY MIND!
DMZ
If any of them wish to step forward they're free to do so without being revealed
by me. Otherwise, consider yourself victorious.
Dalton
>
> "C.S.Strowbridge" <csstro...@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:3C30FB90...@shaw.ca...
> > DMZ wrote:
> > >
> > > "C.S.Strowbridge" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > DMZ wrote:
> >
> > > > > ARRGH! DO I REALLY NEED TO SPOON FEED YOU PEOPLE EVERYTHING?
> > > >
> > > > The only common thread running through the situation is ... YOU. So
> > > > maybe, just maybe the problem lies with you, not us. Has that even
> > > > crossed your mind.
> > >
> > > Nope. I've been in touch with several people on the group who understand >
> what I'm talking about.
> >
> > Proof?
> >
> > > It's only the slow witted ones that seem to have the problem.
> >
> > See above.
>
> If any of them wish to step forward they're free to do so without being revealed
> by me. Otherwise, consider yourself victorious.
Me.
--
Rob "Roby" Dalton
http://daltonator.net
"If there's anything on Usenet that makes us seem normal I want it
captured and shot immediately." ---C.S.Strowbridge
Jonathan Boyd
Kynes and I have been accused of bringing about the Apocalypse more times
then Hitler's been called the Anti-Christ.
--
Jonathan Boyd
AIM:BoydClone | MSN:EmperorBoyd
There is no conflict, there is the DTGOD.
There is no copout, there is the storyline.
There is no powergaming, there is the moderator.
- Sir Nitram
Matthew Hyde
>
> Matthew Hyde wrote:
>
> > Durandal wrote:
> >>
> >> Chuck, Lord of the Dance wrote:
> >>
> >>> Compassion from ASVS; never thought I'd see it...
> >>> But seriously, thanks again.
> >>
> >> Hey, look at it this way. Boyd and Kynes are actually having a civil
> >> exchange that doesn't include the words "fuck," "preachy" or "shut the
> >> fuck up, Boyd." I'd say this little show of compassion is very LOW on
> >> the list of unusual happenings at ASVS as of late (Hell, Mike Wong just
> >> posted...TWICE).
> >> And, again, you're a fucking genius.
> >>
> > So the doomsayers were right after all, the Apocalypse is upon us...
> > Better hit your knees before bed tonight, kids!
>
> Kynes and I have been accused of bringing about the Apocalypse more times
> then Hitler's been called the Anti-Christ.
> --
What was that TOS ep with the 2 brothers locked in galactic-scale combat
for eternity?
Kynes
>> > > It's only the slow witted ones that seem to have the problem.
>> >
>> > See above.
>>
>> If any of them wish to step forward they're free to do so without being revealed
>> by me. Otherwise, consider yourself victorious.
>
>Me.
WTF? Thanks a lot Rob. I think you're a slow-wit too.
--
-LK!
[ ky...@choam.org ] [ ICQ: 795238 ] [ AIM: Kynes23 ]
"I wish Lucas & Co. would get the thing going a little faster.
I can't really imagine waiting until 1997 to see all nine parts
of the Star Wars series."
- net.movies, 6/8/1982
Jonathan Boyd
>>> So the doomsayers were right after all, the Apocalypse is upon us...
>>> Better hit your knees before bed tonight, kids!
>>
>> Kynes and I have been accused of bringing about the Apocalypse more times
>> then Hitler's been called the Anti-Christ.
>> --
>
> What was that TOS ep with the 2 brothers locked in galactic-scale combat
> for eternity?
I'm going to keep my distance from you for a while.
Dalton
>
> On Mon, 31 Dec 2001 19:34:41 -0500, Dalton <r...@daltonator.net> wrote:
>
> >> > > It's only the slow witted ones that seem to have the problem.
> >> >
> >> > See above.
> >>
> >> If any of them wish to step forward they're free to do so without being revealed
> >> by me. Otherwise, consider yourself victorious.
> >
> >Me.
>
> WTF? Thanks a lot Rob. I think you're a slow-wit too.
What?
Matthew Hyde
>
> Matthew Hyde wrote:
>
> >>> So the doomsayers were right after all, the Apocalypse is upon us...
> >>> Better hit your knees before bed tonight, kids!
> >>
> >> Kynes and I have been accused of bringing about the Apocalypse more times
> >> then Hitler's been called the Anti-Christ.
> >> --
> >
> > What was that TOS ep with the 2 brothers locked in galactic-scale combat
> > for eternity?
>
> I'm going to keep my distance from you for a while.
Well fuck you too then. I write you a long email explaining my position
on things, which actually took a minute and some effort, you never
answer, then when I liken you and Kynes to a TOS ep in a little joke,
this is your reply. Signs are telling me that you haven't grown any from
being the snot-nosed little sissy punk you were before you started
school and I don't care if you talk to me again or not.
Jonathan Boyd
>>> What was that TOS ep with the 2 brothers locked in galactic-scale combat
>>> for eternity?
>> I'm going to keep my distance from you for a while.
> Well fuck you too then.
I never expressed any such sentiments to you, Matt.
> I write you a long email explaining my position on things, which actually took
> a minute and some effort, you never answer,
Have you seen the future, Matt? How do you know I'm not wiritng a reply and,
like you, tacking some time and effort over it? Did you ever ask me to hurry
up?
> then when I liken you and Kynes to a TOS ep in a little joke,
> this is your reply.
Also a joke. I was reacting to the implied joking threat of locking us in
battle for eternity.
> Signs are telling me that you haven't grown any from being the snot-nosed
> little sissy punk you were before you started school
I started school over a decade before we ever met. Don't presume to know
what I was like.
> and I don't care if you talk to me again or not.
It's called a joke, Matt. As for the email, I'm writing a response. I tend
to take time over big mails. I'm sorry if you were expecting a faster reply,
but I thought I'd put a bit of thought in. Maybe there's no point in me
replying now though.
Matthew Hyde
Matthew Hyde
have corrected me. I am a dick to you, now I feel really bad. Maybe I
have to watch that different conversations don't taint each other.
Dalton
>
> Matthew Hyde wrote:
[snip]
> It's called a joke, Matt. As for the email, I'm writing a response. I tend
> to take time over big mails. I'm sorry if you were expecting a faster reply,
> but I thought I'd put a bit of thought in. Maybe there's no point in me
> replying now though.
Sorry if I'm nosing in, but go ahead and do it. I resumed my association
with Matt after a simple apology, so I'm sure he'll forget about this
misunderstanding.
--
Rob "Roby" Dalton
http://daltonator.net
Hooray for Caffeine
Jonathan Boyd
bit faster. Or at least tell people I've got the mail if I'm going to take a
while replying to it.
Matthew Hyde
>
> Don't worry about it Matt, these things happen. I should reply to mails a
> bit faster. Or at least tell people I've got the mail if I'm going to take a
> while replying to it.
> --
act.
Although I had a warning bell, I had this devilish impulse to click Send
anyway. Ought not to have!
Matthew Hyde
>
> Jonathan Boyd wrote:
> >
> > Matthew Hyde wrote:
>
> [snip]
>
> > It's called a joke, Matt. As for the email, I'm writing a response. I tend
> > to take time over big mails. I'm sorry if you were expecting a faster reply,
> > but I thought I'd put a bit of thought in. Maybe there's no point in me
> > replying now though.
>
> Sorry if I'm nosing in, but go ahead and do it. I resumed my association
> with Matt after a simple apology, so I'm sure he'll forget about this
> misunderstanding.
>
dickheads like Wes. Like I said, that was no way for an adult to behave.