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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Eldorion Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:01 pm
Maybe The Hobbit will help us (or at least me) appreciate PJ's LOTR even more. 
That's happened before with other disappointing folow-ups.
That's happened before with other disappointing folow-ups.
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Pettytyrant101 Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:06 pm
My purist edits might Eldo
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by chris63 Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:26 pm
http://m.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/12/peter-jacksons-violent-betrayal-of-tolkien/266294/
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Eldorion Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:49 am
Interesting article. Between that and their earlier "too big" piece The Atlantic seems to be waving the flag of purism proudly these days.
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/12/the-oversized-ambitions-of-the-hobbit/266256/
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/12/the-oversized-ambitions-of-the-hobbit/266256/
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by halfwise Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:37 am
I'd say about 50% of the Hobbit was what I had hoped for, 30% was okay if I forgot I was watching the Hobbit, and 20% was pure popcorn: fun or acceptable at the time (if you totally forget you are watching the Hobbit) but meaningless and instantly forgettable.
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Norc Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:10 pm
the Hobbit: an unexpected journey
more like...
the Hobbit: an unexpected hot dwarf
more like...
the Hobbit: an unexpected hot dwarf
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by halfwise Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:26 pm
Norc wrote:the Hobbit: an unexpected journey
more like...
the Hobbit: an unexpected hot dwarf
Hmm...why do I feel my ears burning?
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by David H Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:34 pm
halfwise wrote:
Hmm...why do I feel my ears burning?
Donno. Have you been treated for ear mites recently?
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Mrs Figg Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:08 pm
he wasnt entirely unexpected though. 
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Ally Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:13 am
I used to dream to meet Viggo Mortensen upon the interstate waiting on a train and me I'm in a rock'n'roll band Hah! 
Now I'm twenty-five and so very much alone.
Now I'm twenty-five and so very much alone.
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by RA Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:06 am
The guys from Half in the Bag review the Hobbit.
http://redlettermedia.com/half-in-the-bag-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey/
http://redlettermedia.com/half-in-the-bag-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey/
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Eldorion Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:07 am
I saw that link earlier but haven't been able to watch it yet. I love Half in the Bag so I've been curious about their take. From what I hear they hated the HFR and weren't too positive about the rest of the movie either.
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by MeikoElektra Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:57 am
Between reviews on here and Bree, and all the critics' reviews too (or at least the ones I pay any mind to - meaning those that can actually spell Tolkien's name and don't claim AUJ to be a "purist's delight") are making me all angsty about seeing it. I want to enjoy it but I'm terribly afraid that I won't be able to with the ghost of Petty sitting next to me in the theatre, throwing ghostly popcorn at the screen.
In other news - we have a home! Have paid the bond and we sign the lease on Monday. Very excited, moving to another city and cohabiting (although I have shared before) for the first time
So we won't be homeless this Christmas, hooray! 
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by halfwise Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:14 pm
Glad to hear that, hope things continue to work out for the best!
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Mrs Figg Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:53 pm
thats good news Meiko. 
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by MeikoElektra Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:26 pm
Thanks!
Yes, where is Petty?
Hope his crabbitmeter hasn't exploded! 
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Mrs Figg Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:03 am
erm has the world ended yet?
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Mrs Figg Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:37 pm
seems ok at the mo. But wheres Petty disappeared to? 
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Norc Fri Dec 21, 2012 5:02 pm
maybe he came out of his barrel and realized he had some christmas shopping to do? 
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by CC12 35 Fri Dec 21, 2012 5:21 pm
HOLY FUCKING HELL THERE'S FORUMSHIRE IN HELL FORUMSHIRE IS HELL
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Re: Critics review 'An Unexpected Journey'
by Pettytyrant101 Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:32 am
If only it was forgettable Halfwise, if only...
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