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[–] MyDogLovesMe@lemmy.world 34 points 6 months ago (2 children)

“For over two decades, moviegoers have embraced the ‘Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy because of the undeniable devotion Peter, Fran and Philippa have shown…”

I thought this … until I saw The Hobbit. Their devotion was clearly waning at that point.

Heard the actors were less than impressed as well.

[–] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 16 points 6 months ago

I think devotion for LOTR must still be there with them today. The Hobbit feels more like a project your boss forces you to do after getting incredibly rich by exploiting you with your first passion project.

This new one feels like them getting some extra cash to finally retire.

[–] rezz@lemmy.world 15 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

Del Toro was the director and Jackson stepped in last minute to savage.

EDIT: Salvage

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, I wouldn't blame Peter Jackson for that one. Although still not hopeful for a Gollum focused movie. Would have much preferred something outside of the known characters.

[–] rezz@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago

Oh yeah I’m not particularly excited. But Peter Jackson * Time = Great usually.

[–] ryan213@lemmy.ca 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Wait, savage or salvage? Sounds like both. 😂

Either way, I'm still very excited for this! I think they'll try to redeem themselves after The Hobbit trilogy.

[–] rezz@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

Salvage whoops. Yeah basically the movie got replanned last minute. Given the circumstances they are better films than they had any right to be.

It’s a shame we never saw Del Toro’s vision.