So yeah, I saw Return of the King. I can't come up with a review, though. All I can say is go see it, and here are some random thoughts (don't worry, no spoilers for you heathens who haven't read the books):
I'm surprised by how much I liked Pippin in the film. He was one of my favorite parts.
Just give Peter Jackson the oscar. If he doesn't get it there is no justice in the world. And I fully expect at least nominations for Sean Astin and Ian McKellen, too.
It didn't feel like over three hours. If I hadn't had to use the bathroom halfway through, and then again at the end, I doubt I'd have realized how long it was.
Speaking of, it is all so good that there is no part of the movie worth missing to use the restroom. In most movies you can spare 5 minutes of filler. In this one, it would be nice to insert a short intermission so we could take it all in.
I'll be very surprised if Return of the King doesn't knock Titanic out of the #1 slot for ticket sales.
It will be a very long time, if ever, before an adventure of this magnitude is made again. Don't miss seeing it at the theater.
Posted by Xkot at December 18, 2003 05:19 AM | Speak It | TrackbackIn other words, I'd better bring a catheter with me to the theater. Sigh...
Posted by: B² on December 18, 2003 05:47 AM - linkYeah, or (like me) just console yourself about missing parts with the knowledge you're going to see it again in a few days :)
Posted by: Xkot on December 18, 2003 06:10 AM - linkjust sit in the very back of the theater & get a small soda, drink it all, then pee in the empty cup (it's dark, who's gonna see?). if this one doesn't win the best pic Oscar, I'll boycott the academy awards for the rest of my life. this trilogy of films will live on for generations to come, just like Gone With The Wind & The Wizard Of Oz. other filmakers & Peter Jackson himself will be hard pressed to top this crowning achievment of cinema. I can't wait to go see it again......
Posted by: the netdork on December 18, 2003 09:05 AM - linkYou won't need one, because when you see this movie you're going to piss yourself.
Posted by: Pete on December 18, 2003 10:01 AM - linkYou're right, it didn't feel like 3+ hours. The viusals of all three films are simply amazing. And yes, I'm one of the heathens that hasn't read the book yet. ;)
Posted by: nastybastard on December 18, 2003 11:38 AM - link"Speaking of, it is all so good that there is no part of the movie worth missing to use the restroom."
Funny you should make that observation, Xkot ...
Posted by: *** Dave on December 18, 2003 12:13 PM - linkPeeing into a cup doesn't work too well when you're female...I think I'll stock up on Depends underwear when I go.
Posted by: Krista on December 19, 2003 01:46 AM - linkHere's a novel idea, piss before you go in. And if you can't hold it for three hours, go get that "Gotta go right now" medicine. ;-)
Posted by: dabloone on December 19, 2003 10:48 AM - linkI always go make a trip to the bathroom right before the movie, but there's something about the movies that make me have to pee, LOL. It might have something to do with the soda and all consumed, too, but that doesn't bother me at all on a car trip. Go figure.
Posted by: Krista on December 20, 2003 03:10 AM - linkThey're putting subliminal messages in the 'Let's all go to the lobby' trailers. "You must empty your bladder and miss a few key scenes...you must come back for another showing to see what you missed..."
Posted by: Ezrael on December 22, 2003 09:46 PM - link