mithrandir39 Reviews

Foundation (2021– )

Very good show but not Asimov's Foundation

[8/10 · 27 November 2021]

I have never posted on one of these before but I am tired of people saying this is bad just because it doesn't fit their Foundation.

I have read Foundation numerous times and have enjoyed it immensely. That being said I find this a very exciting show to watch. Good tension and excellent scenery. Very well shot and the acting is terrific.

Now that being said, this is not Asimov's Foundation. The only thing it has in common is the names of people and places etc. That does not make it a bad show just "different"

I don't consider it an adaptation as it is not even close to the "meaning" of the original Foundation. It does not have the psychology or the politics of the original and does not even come close to the same feel. It is still not a bad show though. You just have to get over the fact that the names in it are based on Asimov's Foundation to enjoy it.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

From a huge Tolkien Fan

[6/10 · 9 January 2004]

First thing I will say is as a straight movie it is a very good one. I am sure the public will turn this into the third huge success for the trilogy and that most people will love the movie.

That being said, anyone that is a true Tolkien fan is cringing and I am sure Tolkien himself is turning over in his grave.

linnett100 had it right for their part about the characters. She, (I am assuming linnett is a female name here) has a good grasp of what Tolkien ment in his books and to his fan.

As you can tell from my handle, I am a Tolkien fan. I own the books, the audio books, and the BBC plays for both LOTR and the hobbit. I was horrified at the changes in this third part. Very very little other than the very broad storyline was even followed in this movie. Right from the very beginning of the movie, until almost the very end, they messed up the whole story, changing characters parts and stories and exploits even in a few cases. It totally changed the story

I have to say until almost the end though as they got MOST of the story of the Grey havens correct. one of the few parts.

And I had such high hopes for Mr Jackson. He changed some in the first two movies, but for the most part kept to the story.

I do have to add on to Linnet100's comment though. he sure did ruin Aragorn. Viggo should get 3 oscars for pulling off such a great character in the 3 movies. Aragorn was never undecided as to who was king. he knew he was, his time just had not come yet. As his wedding to Arwen was fortold when she was said to marry only the king of the north and of the south.

Oh well, I guess it was too much to expect from someone who is NOT a Tolkien fan BEFORE they make the movie to actually come through in the end. It does leave open the door for a friend of mine to some day make a TRUE trilogy of the books now though

I am sure the Oscars will finally give Best picture to Jackson, and I shall die a little when I see it happen. Oh well, as they say.... SH** Happens

Mithrandir