Comments on: Is Del Toro The Man For Middle Earth http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/ News and gossip surrounding the hobbit movies Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Kenhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-425 Ken Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:44:15 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/#comment-425 Rillanor..uh I think you missed a few things. Peter Jackson was a founder of WETA Peter Jackson is From New Zealand >>the artistic vision of JOHN HOWE and ALAN LEE Pretty sure that was given but despite having WETA Peter Jackson realized they need more people that had the same passion for the work. Oh and he fired the lead actor for the Aragorn part and got Viggo. General impression was because he was not taking it seriously enough. >>JRR TOLKIEN would have liked PJ’s films you Yes, he would have liked it, he would be upset with the scouring of the shire being left out. Faramir's part being bent way out of character but eventually being put back in place. And alas Frodo's part not being up to par. But overall he would have liked it. Rillanor..uh I think you missed a few things.

Peter Jackson was a founder of WETA
Peter Jackson is From New Zealand

>>the artistic vision of JOHN HOWE and ALAN LEE
Pretty sure that was given but despite having WETA Peter Jackson realized they need more people that had the same passion for the work.

Oh and he fired the lead actor for the Aragorn part and got Viggo. General impression was because he was not taking it seriously enough.

>>JRR TOLKIEN would have liked PJ’s films you
Yes, he would have liked it, he would be upset with the scouring of the shire being left out.
Faramir’s part being bent way out of character
but eventually being put back in place. And alas Frodo’s part not being up to par.

But overall he would have liked it.

]]> By: berihttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-422 beri Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:39:11 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/#comment-422 you all mad Del Toros work is far more beautifull then anything PJ done take away weta and you got shit you all mad

Del Toros work is far more beautifull then anything PJ done

take away weta and you got shit

]]> By: Rogerio Cormanichhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-403 Rogerio Cormanich Sat, 24 May 2008 16:51:27 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/#comment-403 In my opinion, a better and natural choice for The Hobbit task would be Peter Jackson. According to what Del Toro said I don´t think he is the best option. As he confessed, he has never read the book and he has no passion for the story itself. I do think Peter Jackson would take the task again on his hands and make the best that only him can do it! Rogerio In my opinion, a better and natural choice for The Hobbit task would be Peter Jackson. According to what Del Toro said I don´t think he is the best option. As he confessed, he has never read the book and he has no passion for the story itself.
I do think Peter Jackson would take the task again on his hands and make the best that only him can do it!
Rogerio

]]> By: Rillanorhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-400 Rillanor Sat, 24 May 2008 00:32:49 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/#comment-400 lol - sorry gotta laugh at the naivity of all you PJ fan's - Take 'his' trilogy and stripe away all the brilliant design work by WETA, the artistic vision of JOHN HOWE and ALAN LEE, the majesty scenery of NEW ZEALAND and the awesome soundtrack of HOWARD SHORE and you are left with PJ/Fran Walsh scripted adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS and it is completely SHIT!!! Take your bloody rose tinted glasses off... If you all truely believe the JRR TOLKIEN would have liked PJ's films you know nothing of the MAN or his WORKS! lol – sorry gotta laugh at the naivity of all you PJ fan’s – Take ‘his’ trilogy and stripe away all the brilliant design work by WETA, the artistic vision of JOHN HOWE and ALAN LEE, the majesty scenery of NEW ZEALAND and the awesome soundtrack of HOWARD SHORE and you are left with PJ/Fran Walsh scripted adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS and it is completely SHIT!!! Take your bloody rose tinted glasses off… If you all truely believe the JRR TOLKIEN would have liked PJ’s films you know nothing of the MAN or his WORKS!

]]> By: Isildurhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-396 Isildur Fri, 23 May 2008 00:28:29 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/#comment-396 I hope he doesnt make smaug look like a guy ffrum pans labrynth I hope he doesnt make smaug look like a guy ffrum pans labrynth

]]> By: nathanhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-374 nathan Thu, 15 May 2008 21:36:27 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/#comment-374 I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical about GDT directing the Hobbit and to be honest I still am. I am skeptical that GDT will not put the same care, love and respect into directing this enormously popular book as P.J. did with The Lord of the Rings. I am afraid that GDT will simply direct this movie simply to direct it (probably for the publicity), put his own spin on the story without any respect, and walk away having raped a book that I love more than life it's self! I am sorry GDT, but the remarks you said in the article does not inspire any confidence and having ventured into only one fantasy film (Pan's Labyrinth) does not make you "the perfect person to direct" this classic, vastly loved and remarkable fantasy legend. So with that said, I have only one thing to say to GDT...you better not F*CK this up!!!! I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical about GDT directing the Hobbit and to be honest I still am. I am skeptical that GDT will not put the same care, love and respect into directing this enormously popular book as P.J. did with The Lord of the Rings. I am afraid that GDT will simply direct this movie simply to direct it (probably for the publicity), put his own spin on the story without any respect, and walk away having raped a book that I love more than life it’s self! I am sorry GDT, but the remarks you said in the article does not inspire any confidence and having ventured into only one fantasy film (Pan’s Labyrinth) does not make you “the perfect person to direct” this classic, vastly loved and remarkable fantasy legend. So with that said, I have only one thing to say to GDT…you better not F*CK this up!!!!

]]> By: Kenhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-373 Ken Wed, 14 May 2008 04:36:41 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/#comment-373 I am allowed to bitch, I actually saw a several of Peter Jackson's movies before he did LOTR and thought he had the passion for it and I still held my breath for all 3 movies hoping they could keep it together. >>care enough about this to hire the right man. Would not be surprised if he lost some of his heart to carry on after thos idiots over at Newline dragged things out over a powerplay issue with Peter Jackson and PJ being able to call the shots. Never said Peter did not care, but he is not directing and that passion carries over to the directing and the actors. Just ask all the actors from LOTR that repeatedly stood by for him to do the Hobbit because his heart was in it. Those actors voices and loyalty were for PJ because it gave them something to draw on and help give that energy back to their part. It was a a once in a lifetime chance for those actors and all the people that put it together. The Hobbit should be and can be that once-in-a-lifetime chance, but not if their hearts are not in it. Frodo lives, peace I am allowed to bitch, I actually saw a several of Peter Jackson’s movies before he did LOTR and thought he had the passion for it and I still held my breath for all 3 movies hoping they could keep it together.

>>care enough about this to hire the right man.
Would not be surprised if he lost some of his heart to carry on after thos idiots over at Newline dragged things out over a powerplay issue with Peter Jackson and PJ being able to call the shots.

Never said Peter did not care, but he is not directing and that passion carries over to the directing and the actors. Just ask all the actors from LOTR that repeatedly stood by for him to do the Hobbit because his heart was in it.

Those actors voices and loyalty were for PJ because it gave them something to draw on and help give that energy back to their part.

It was a a once in a lifetime chance for those actors and all the people that put it together.

The Hobbit should be and can be that once-in-a-lifetime chance, but not if their hearts are not in it.

Frodo lives, peace

]]> By: Pittsmenhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-372 Pittsmen Wed, 14 May 2008 01:35:29 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/#comment-372 Well I guess peter jackson must be pretty clueless then? I suppose PJ, having no former experience, isn't qualified to make this desision... Oh wait... thats right... he is. You all just need something to bitch about. Hes not doing it for the money. Who are you to judge GDT? You cant base your desision on 1 sentence pulled out of context. Let his work be your basis. Last I checked Peter Jackson had a pretty good handle on all things Tolkien, frankly I think your a bit dense to think that he doesnt care enough about this to hire the right man. Well I guess peter jackson must be pretty clueless then? I suppose PJ, having no former experience, isn’t qualified to make this desision… Oh wait… thats right… he is. You all just need something to bitch about. Hes not doing it for the money. Who are you to judge GDT? You cant base your desision on 1 sentence pulled out of context. Let his work be your basis. Last I checked Peter Jackson had a pretty good handle on all things Tolkien, frankly I think your a bit dense to think that he doesnt care enough about this to hire the right man.

]]> By: Kenhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-371 Ken Tue, 13 May 2008 20:52:41 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/#comment-371 "I say we give GDT the same chance" In a word..No, Peter Jacson actually liked LOTR and you know read it... GDT is not the kind of person you want directing this. Most fantasy oriented films fail the traslation from book to film because they hire someone A) that is there for the money B) has never read the book C) has no passion for the story itself d) has no passion for the story itself I would add it a 3rd time but C and D are the most important...GDT fails miserably on these counts “I say we give GDT the same chance”
In a word..No, Peter Jacson actually liked LOTR and you know read it…

GDT is not the kind of person you want directing this. Most fantasy oriented films fail the traslation from book to film because they hire someone

A) that is there for the money
B) has never read the book
C) has no passion for the story itself
d) has no passion for the story itself

I would add it a 3rd time but C and D are the most important…GDT fails miserably on these counts

]]> By: Pittsmenhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Pittsmen Tue, 13 May 2008 19:58:11 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/05/10/is-del-toro-the-man-for-middle-earth/#comment-370 Sorry yeah LOTR. Jackson made serious artistic changes to the films, some that really hurt the heart of the story, Helms deep for instance, but we forgive because he did an awsome job and he made a fantastic movie, I say we give GDT the same chance. and some of you are turning a blind eye to the fact that Peter Jackson is the producer, he choses screenwriters, he has final say in actors, and both he and GTD have both said the films will have complete consitancy. For those of you who are going chicken little on this I offer this to you: Peter Jackson Hired GDT, not hollywood studio execs. A visionary producer can do more for a film then a simple director. Have faith in Jackson/GDT. After all a fresh pair of eyes never hurt anyone, I hate naria but had it not been for C.S. Lewis some of Tolkiens works may have never come to print. Sorry yeah LOTR. Jackson made serious artistic changes to the films, some that really hurt the heart of the story, Helms deep for instance, but we forgive because he did an awsome job and he made a fantastic movie, I say we give GDT the same chance. and some of you are turning a blind eye to the fact that Peter Jackson is the producer, he choses screenwriters, he has final say in actors, and both he and GTD have both said the films will have complete consitancy. For those of you who are going chicken little on this I offer this to you: Peter Jackson Hired GDT, not hollywood studio execs. A visionary producer can do more for a film then a simple director. Have faith in Jackson/GDT. After all a fresh pair of eyes never hurt anyone, I hate naria but had it not been for C.S. Lewis some of Tolkiens works may have never come to print.

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