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The White CouncilRe: Fantasy FilmsTolkien and Inklings Discussion |
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The White CouncilRe: Fantasy FilmsTolkien and Inklings Discussion |
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Posted by mb on September 10, 1998 at 18:24:34 In Reply to: Re: Fantasy Films posted by mb on September 10, 1998 at 18:21:57:
: : : : : : In the discussions about the LotR movies, it has been said many times that fantasy films usually disappoint, and I agree. : : : What are your favorite fantasy films and why? : : : The best one I can think of was "The Princess Bride". And as I think it thru, the main reason was it understated the fantasy/special effects in favor of concentrating on being an entertaining story with wonderful characters: the fantasy and special effects were there, but only to serve the story, not to make you sit up & say "WOW". : : : If Jackson can have this sort of approach (and I get the impression he does), he is much more likely to succeed. : : : -Steve S. : : How about The Thief of Bagdad (1940 version) Beauty and the Beast (Cocteau) The Last Unicorn, Disney's Pinocchio? Very far from perfect, but The Dark Crystal deserves at least a mention.
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