Shewolf-2 Reviews

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

TOTALLY DISGUSTED WITH MOVIE

[14 January 2002]

I went to see the movie,knowing there were going to be many changes. I didn't mind the ommission of characters, events, etc. It was the total disregard for the true essence of the characters. I believe he butchered the book. I didn't regognize that winny, effemenite person as Aragorn. Not only was he denied his birthright, they made him nobody, someone who is in exile of his people, which he was not. The fact that Arwen was put into such a key postion, I knew before I went in. I thought I was prepared, but I was so angered when I saw it,my friends asked me if I wanted to leave, for I was so upset.

I stayed, and saw more desecration. I cannot continue, if the other two follow I no doubt Arwen will be stoming Mordor or slaying the Nazgul herself.

I love fantasy movies, but I truly cannot say I enjoyed this one. Not only the butchering of the book but the action scenes were too blurred together to make any enjoyment of the fights. I know many people enjoyed it, but I am too much of a purist, I've read and re-read Tolkien for over 20 years. If this movie makes people pick up the books and read true art, then they serve a purpose. Other than that, not evenf the special effects impressed me much. I think better than they were not made at all.

I have just one message for the writers and directors. Next time you make a movie from a book. READ THE BOOK.

The New Adventures of Robin Hood (1997–1999)

The Perfect Robin Hood

[10 February 1999]

I've been watching this series of the Weintraub's since it started because I love adventure actions shows and the Robin Hood Story. I've always thought Erol Flynn the better of all and I've seen most on TV and movies,and enjoyed them all but my favorite was always Will Scarlet or King Richard even the Sheriff. But Matthew Porretta's portrayal of Robin Hood is for me the best. There can never be another Robin now. His acting his looks his voice, I can go on and on but there are other actors who also give reasons to watch. The two Maid Marions, Anna Galvin and Barbara Griffin are excellent and show that she doesn't need a man to save her that she can do her fighting. Richard Ashton is finally a sexy Little John and Martin Ellis is perfect as Friar Tuck and portrays him as a gourmet not a drunken glutton as others have.

As you can see I loved this show and cannot wait until on video so I can watch and re-watch. If anyone at IMDb has any influence with Warners or the Producers please beg them to put it out on Video. I promise many will buy them. All you have to do is search the web and see all the fans. Especially as there is a new actor in the lead role not Matthew. He is missed.