Posted: January 12, 1999 at 23:22:15: by Michael Martinez
: I'm in a muddle about how the accents *should* sound. As with
: the question of the kind of clothing, weapons, and
: architecture, I don't think the accents should evoke any one
: dialect too strongly. Differentiation should be made between
: distinct cultures: a rustic hobbit accent should sound somewhat
: different from the fierce primitiveness of the Rohirrim or the
: high men of Gondor. Beyond that, however, I'm not sure what's
: the most appropriate way to go. I've always imagined the
: dialogue with a vaguely English accent. Others may differ,
: however.: I do not think box office considerations should enter into the
: discussion. But Jackson has indicated that New Line may have
: the final word on that. Look at this way. Jackson is not an American director. He should not be required to make an American film if that's not what he wants to do. Nor should he be required to "Americanize" his films if he doesn't wish to. My opposition is to gratuitous inclusion of American accents. It seems to me that Jackson doesn't want them. If he has to use such accents to ensure the success of the film, then the freedom of adaptors is infringed.
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