Comments on: Viggo Mortensen Talks The Hobbit

By: OSULLIVANG

OSULLIVANG — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:27:00 +0000

The movie was done spectacularly i agree but it was only as good as the book. half of the script oin the movie came from the book itselfe. I don’t see why they shouldn ‘t make another lord of the rings movie. This time it will be in 3d. It will be one of the best movies i have ever seen in my oppinion and there has been 200 million dollars pured into it just like the lord of therings. It will either ne better than the lord of the rings or just as good. Especially considering todays abilities with animation and filming. the lord of the rings was made 7 years ago. It will be a great movie

By: OSULLIVANG

OSULLIVANG — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:23:00 +0000

they are putting aragorn at the end of the second part like a connection bonus between the hobbit and the lord of the rings. it’s not as if he is actually being put as a child hero in the Hobbit

By: LAJ

LAJ — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:20:59 +0000

@Cristi,
Aragorn wasn’t mentioned in the hobbit, because he would have been about ten years old at the time and growing up as Estel in Rivendell. He wouldn’t have taken the name of Strider or even known his name was Aragorn at that time.

By: Manni Ratliff

Manni Ratliff — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:22:53 +0000

My sentiments exactly,Mr. Sears! Though I may have to disagree with you on the subject of the Ring. And as to those of you who said that Aragorn is not a character in The Hobbit, you just aren’t LOOKING! Though Aragorn is not specifically mentioned in The Hobbit, if you look at the journals of Professor Tolkien AND at the chronology of LOTR, Bilbo would’ve had to at least seen Aragorn at Rivendell!! So, in the words of our hero Mr. Baggins “Blast and botheration” to YOU, Master Cameron! We would see a young Sam in Hobbiton, helping out his old Gaffer in Bag End’s garden and Merry and Pippin just doing some sort of mischief when Gandalf comes a-knocking at Bilbo’s door. You must remember, Hobbits age slowly, so any of the LOTR Hobbits would be fully grown by the time of The Hobbit. After all, in THE HOBBIT’s time period, Bilbo is already 58 years old! And in LOTR, Frodo’s in his late 30s when he stats his quest to destroy the Ring. Well, that’s my two cents put in, so I’ll bid you all adieu! So, Friends, Ave Atquia Valle (latin for “hail and Farewell)

By: Bruce Sears

Bruce Sears — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:25:22 +0000

Oh, brother. I can’t believe all the nitpicky garbage spewed here. I’ve read LOTR a half-dozen times (and will again sometime), and I think PJ’s movies (the extended versions) are absolutely brilliant renditions that I still cannot believe actually got made. There are a few things that might have been done better, but then again, the major theme regarding the power of the ring was actually done BETTER in the movies than Tolkien did in the books, so give it a break for god’s sake.

By: Cristi

Cristi — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:05:09 +0000

I don’t believe that Strider was mentioned in The Hobbit, too long since I’d read the book. And yes, Strider and Aragorn are the same character.

By: LOTR-Fan

LOTR-Fan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:58:21 +0000

Wasen’t Strider in the Hobbit? And wasen’t Strider, Aragorn?

By: Bughead

Bughead — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:54:55 +0000

…it doesn’t surprise me that Viggo hadn’t read the Hobbit (or no it’s contents), he hadn’t read LOTR either and it was his son who pushed him to take the role.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:38:30 +0000

It’s great to finally see people who share my own ideas about these movies. Reading some of the other comments on this site make you think how many total dick-heads there are who feel that LOTR and The Hobbit should be completely changed and ruined and some of the characters completely omitted. Most of you guys have already said what I think so there’s no point in repetition.
As far as I’m concerned I think Del Toro could do a far better job than Jackson I’ve heard that he wants to keep the story as accurate as possible. Not sure about the two movie idea though. Even if it’s a financial disaster but a truly accurate interpretation of Tolkien’s work at least it will be appreciated by proper Tolkien fans.
Oh yes and ‘Morthane’ Tom Bombadil was added by Tolkien for mysticism in the story. He’s a character that we are left to decide about for ourselves. We are purposely left to wander about his background and origins. It’s for people with imagination. So you’re kind of out there. I guess you’d rather Peter Jackson did all the imagining for you instead.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:11:41 +0000

HUGE mistake not having Jackson do “The Hobbit” as well. “The Hobbit” is going to be a f-ing Hollwoody blockbuster disaster, I guarantee it. If you people think you have a lot to complain about LOTR, just wait!