Post by bacon on Jan 21, 2006 20:50:35 GMT -5
I would also like to discuss Peter Jackson's version of FOTR chapter by chapter on the Extended Cut of the DVD. There are 46 chapters to discuss over the next forty-six days, excluding the two end credit scenes.
At the beginning of the second day, the following chapter will be posted.
CHAPTER SIX: Farewell, Dear Bilbo
Synopsis:
The party field in the background, Bilbo's gate opens seemingly on its own. Invisible footsteps can he heard running up the garden path and the front door opens and shuts on its own. Bilbo is heard laughing as he reappears and looks at the ring in his hand. He flicks it in the air, catches it and pops it back in his pocket. He gathers a walking stick and walks into his lounge. Gandalf is already there, and begins to question Bilbo about his magic ring while Bilbo packs. While Bilbo says it's on the fireplace, it is actually in his pocket. He speaks of it as his precious. Gandalf is beginning to wonder some very interesting thoughts as he urges Bilbo to rid himself of the Ring and pass it to Frodo. When Bilbo suspects Gandalf of trying to steal his ring, Gandalf becomes angry for a moment, and insists that Bilbo leave the ring behind. Reluctantly, he agrees, and slowly drops it in the entrance, while quickly departing the house. After a small chat with Gandalf, Bilbo begins his journey, but to where ? We cannot say.END OF CHAPTER
BACON’S Opinion:
All of the scenes with the 2 Ians were performed very well. Both wanted to make the few scenes they had very special, I recall, and I think it stands out as one of the most interesting bonds in cinema history. They have three scenes together, one in which has very few dialogue at all, and yet they manage to display such friendship. It's fantastic.
Ian Holm's portrayal of Bilbo is grand, and don't get me started on Gandalf. His corruption with the Ring foretells Frodo's destiny way, way down the line. While filming this scene, the two actors were never actually on the same set. There were two sets, one for Gandalf, and one for Bilbo, and they were made in different proportions, so that Bilbo would look shorter. This is what makes the scene great in my opinion.
The last line, as usual, is always special.
BACON'S RATING:
*****/*****
At the beginning of the second day, the following chapter will be posted.
CHAPTER SIX: Farewell, Dear Bilbo
Synopsis:
The party field in the background, Bilbo's gate opens seemingly on its own. Invisible footsteps can he heard running up the garden path and the front door opens and shuts on its own. Bilbo is heard laughing as he reappears and looks at the ring in his hand. He flicks it in the air, catches it and pops it back in his pocket. He gathers a walking stick and walks into his lounge. Gandalf is already there, and begins to question Bilbo about his magic ring while Bilbo packs. While Bilbo says it's on the fireplace, it is actually in his pocket. He speaks of it as his precious. Gandalf is beginning to wonder some very interesting thoughts as he urges Bilbo to rid himself of the Ring and pass it to Frodo. When Bilbo suspects Gandalf of trying to steal his ring, Gandalf becomes angry for a moment, and insists that Bilbo leave the ring behind. Reluctantly, he agrees, and slowly drops it in the entrance, while quickly departing the house. After a small chat with Gandalf, Bilbo begins his journey, but to where ? We cannot say.END OF CHAPTER
BACON’S Opinion:
All of the scenes with the 2 Ians were performed very well. Both wanted to make the few scenes they had very special, I recall, and I think it stands out as one of the most interesting bonds in cinema history. They have three scenes together, one in which has very few dialogue at all, and yet they manage to display such friendship. It's fantastic.
Ian Holm's portrayal of Bilbo is grand, and don't get me started on Gandalf. His corruption with the Ring foretells Frodo's destiny way, way down the line. While filming this scene, the two actors were never actually on the same set. There were two sets, one for Gandalf, and one for Bilbo, and they were made in different proportions, so that Bilbo would look shorter. This is what makes the scene great in my opinion.
The last line, as usual, is always special.
BACON'S RATING:
*****/*****
