Reading 3

This reading was hard to interpret because I didn’t understand the trailer or the analysis considering I haven’t seen any of the movies in this trilogy. But I have to agree that it is very frustrating when you read a phenomenal book only to be disappointed when the movie comes out short. It sounds as though the Lord of the Ring characters took on completely different roles from the book to the movie, which can be an unpleasant surprise when you are sitting in the theatre. So clearly film interpretations can stray from the main focus of the characters, changing the plot however, I think Mr. Wecks it getting a bit extreme. Obviously books are given more creative liberty because there are no limits to the imagination. Especially when dealing with books like Lord of the Rings who’s plots and worlds are driven by ingenuity, translating the exact characters are more difficult then critics and fans realize. I’m sure Jackson and his extensive team of co-workers in Hollywood did their best to stick to the main themes and ideas of the book while still making sure the film was profitable. And with the massive following that this trilogy already has in place, I think that this film, no matter how accurately it depicts the books, will be successful.