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Boromir's death (Bakshi 1978) (mutantreviewers.files.wordpress.com)
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I know Bakshi's version has A LOT of issues, but I grew up watching it again and again and I have very fond memories of it. I'm aware I am in the minority.

One of the scenes I love is Boromir's death (video link)... if you can ignore the "not-enough-budget" Uruk-hai. I like the roughness and lack of music once Boromir's is hit with the first arrow.

Source of the image: The Lord of the Rings (1978) – Mutant Reviewers

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[–] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've never seen this before. It felt like I was watching a Joel Haver cartoon without the surreal comedy. I'll have to watch this thing in its entirety.

[–] Crul@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I didn't know Joel Haver... but I see what you mean xD XD.

I'll have to watch this thing in its entirety.

If you're going to watch the whole movie, here it is some advice:

  • Don't expect the full story. I'm not sure what the plans were, but they run out of money in the middle of the Battle of Helm's Deep. Most people find this a good thing.
  • Don't look Legolas in the face. Seriously, DON'T LOOK AT HIM!
  • Take into account that we are talking about the 70s, "special effects" tend to be very psychedelic.

Details you may appreciate:

  • Magic is more subtle / abstract (maybe too abstract at some points) than in Peter Jackon's. No breakdance-battle-stuff.
  • Not everyone is a pretty face. You can distinguish Aragorn from Boromir at a distance!
  • Gimli has not been Mushu-fied.
  • Aragon does not try to stop Frodo from saving Gandalf when he falls at Minas Tirith.
[–] Rhaedas@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

I wish they had the tech Joel uses to make his. It's still tedious, but a lot easier to fix mistake (like tripping over a sword). Huzzah.