Cheers from Outback! A well deserved beer after two papers and a boring (Speed Racer) movie.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Most Hobbit minded people have already seen the latest installment so this is for those of you waiting for the crowds to go down. Part 2 is much better than part 1. This applies to all viewers. Where the gap happens if you have not read the book (including the appendices) you will probably like the whole movie. If you've read the book and taken the time to read the appendices, then you'll appreciate the back story that's presented here. The spirit of Tolkien is present and Desolation of Smaug fits well within what will become a 6 part movie. What I liked....The opening sequence. This is not in the book and I had to look it up in the appendices and sure enough, Gandalf and Thorin did meet in Bree. Thranduil and Legolas father/son relationship. I liked it. While only a mere mention in the appendices, in this movie we see Legolas loyal to his father. That Legolas doesn't mesh with the person he becomes and it will be interesting to see what happens to Legolas in the nex...
Go Speed Racer, Go! It was sad that Chim Chim was the most interesting and funniest character in the movie.
ReplyDeleteHomer took the opening line of my comment right out of my mouth! I haven't seen the movie (and don't intend to now), but I sure remember enjoying it as a kid back in the 60's. Speed Racer and Kimba--both Japanese and so different from our American cartoons. As for movies, I can recommend Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. was fabulous!
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I remember memorizing what each button on the steering wheel of the Mach 5 did. The movie needed more use of the saws! However, I wouldn't tell Speed Racer fans not too see this movie, just not to expect a childhood experience. Iron Man is getting the better reviews. I guess I need to work it into my schedule, or wait 'till it is on HBO.
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