shoalin
Joined Feb 2001
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Bush doesn't want it. The Republicans are scared sh__less of it. And Disney is hoping and praying that it will just somehow go away and die someplace quietly outside the borders of the US of A. What we are witnessing here is blatant, partisan- and multimegamedia-sanctioned censorship of a not-so-flattering portrayal of the Bush Administration that could very well have an influence on the outcome of the upcoming election.
As things stand now Miramax is trying to buy the film back from Disney, who have flatly refused to advertise or distribute the movie they financed, because Jeb Bush, the Governor of Florida, could potentially curtail many of the tax breaks that Disney World currently enjoys in that other great Sunshine State. Now isn't that just about the most unAmerican thing you've ever heard out of Disney? Walt would surely be turning in his grave. (Or would he?)
The key point is that all freedom-loving and cherishing Americans need to be given the opportunity to see this film, or else we could all be very well turning in our own.
Go get 'em Harvey...! (i.e. Weinstein) You've got the power...!
As things stand now Miramax is trying to buy the film back from Disney, who have flatly refused to advertise or distribute the movie they financed, because Jeb Bush, the Governor of Florida, could potentially curtail many of the tax breaks that Disney World currently enjoys in that other great Sunshine State. Now isn't that just about the most unAmerican thing you've ever heard out of Disney? Walt would surely be turning in his grave. (Or would he?)
The key point is that all freedom-loving and cherishing Americans need to be given the opportunity to see this film, or else we could all be very well turning in our own.
Go get 'em Harvey...! (i.e. Weinstein) You've got the power...!
Simply put EPIC
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A near perfect cinematic adaptation of the last book of the trilogy that was relatively respectful of the source material, as were the two earlier episodes. Peter Jackson and all the creators deserve a lifetime commendation for what they have accomplished with these three films.
The only flaw with The Return of The King' is the excruciatingly drawn out ending, most notably the tearful goodbye scene at the Elfin boat dock which could have easily been cut in length by two-thirds (around 8 minutes). After three hours of ultra-entertaining nearly non-stop action, everyone in the theatre was squirming in the seats saying, `Come on now, let's get on with it already!' Similar to the ending for Excalibur' (where a knight makes an totally unnecessary 2nd trip to the lake to retrieve the sword), the creators seem to have fallen so in love with the story that they had a tough time letting go. But this is the only flaw in a near-perfect film, so it still deserves a massive 9 out of 10 in my books.
A near perfect cinematic adaptation of the last book of the trilogy that was relatively respectful of the source material, as were the two earlier episodes. Peter Jackson and all the creators deserve a lifetime commendation for what they have accomplished with these three films.
The only flaw with The Return of The King' is the excruciatingly drawn out ending, most notably the tearful goodbye scene at the Elfin boat dock which could have easily been cut in length by two-thirds (around 8 minutes). After three hours of ultra-entertaining nearly non-stop action, everyone in the theatre was squirming in the seats saying, `Come on now, let's get on with it already!' Similar to the ending for Excalibur' (where a knight makes an totally unnecessary 2nd trip to the lake to retrieve the sword), the creators seem to have fallen so in love with the story that they had a tough time letting go. But this is the only flaw in a near-perfect film, so it still deserves a massive 9 out of 10 in my books.
