The Hobbit Trilogy - Why It Sucks
The Cosmonaut Variety Hour・2 minutes read
Warner Brothers tried to extend the success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy with The Hobbit movies, turning a single book into a trilogy and deviating from the source material, resulting in a disappointing viewing experience. "The Last Lord of the Rings" movie involves resolving storylines from previous films, excessive battle scenes, and a focus on artificial tension and heroic moments, seen more as fan fiction than a true adaptation of The Hobbit.
Insights
- The decision to turn The Hobbit, a shorter book, into a trilogy of movies led to pacing issues, deviations from the source material, and the introduction of unnecessary characters and conflicts, ultimately detracting from the charm of the original story.
- The final film in The Lord of the Rings series, "The Last Lord of the Rings," is criticized for excessive battle scenes, artificial tension, and being more akin to fan fiction than a faithful adaptation of The Hobbit, despite commendable performances from the actors.
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Recent questions
What is the main criticism of The Hobbit movies?
Deviation from source material and unnecessary additions.
What are the positive elements highlighted in the first Hobbit movie?
Lighter tone, childlike adventure, and unique fighting style.
How does The Hobbit movie struggle to balance its tone?
Disjointed narrative between whimsy and epic darkness.
What are the criticisms of the action sequences in The Hobbit movies?
Overly elaborate and unrealistic, diminishing tension.
How are the performances of the actors in The Hobbit movies received?
Praised despite flaws, seen as a highlight.
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