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The Last Goodbye

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Only 14 days to this.

Good things come to an end. It feels like it was only yesterday when The Hobbit: The Unexpected journey came out. Now it’s already the 3rd movie. How time flies. The Battle of the Five armies should end with a few tears. It was so in the book. I’m sure the whole movie’s gonna be great. I’m already waiting for it impatiently. I’ve tried to stay away from spoilers because I want it to come as a surprise. Even if I’ve read the book, it will be interesting to see how the movie is gonna be like.

This is the last goodbye. As sad at it sounds, it’s not really a goodbye. There will always be the DVD’s or Blu-Ray’s. But as a movie trilogy, it’s the end. There will be no more. Unless someone gets the rights to Silmarillion. But that probably won’t be the same. I haven’t read it so I don’t know what to expect from it. Maybe it be better if it won’t become a movie. These movies should be the end.

I really enjoyed the movies. I’m really glad I have witnessed movie history. It started with Lord of the rings. After I’ve seen the extended versions, I don’t want to watch the theatrical versions anymore. One of these day I’ll watch every extended versions, from The Hobbit to Lord of the rings. Maybe not all at once though. I just love these movies so much. Peter Jackson is finally getting a star on Walk of Fame. He truly deserves it. We salute you, Peter.

The Last Goodbye – Billy Boyd

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“I see fire”

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While waiting for the next Zero to Hero challenge (Which I probably have to do tomorrow) Let me take you to another subject; The Hobbit movies. I prefer movies to books. Even though I did read The Hobbit: There and back again. I must say, what Peter Jackson has done is just crazy. I’m a fan of Lord of the rings as well. I don’t think anyone could had done them better then Peter (and his crew). Lot of people don’t understand how movies are made. It take a lot of energy (I’ve studied manuscript writing and movie making so I get the general idea) and effort. Even shooting a scene is hard work.

People comparing the movies to the books is so wrong. Books and movies are two different things. Then some say the movies are too long. Might be but the fans love it. You just can’t please everybody. In the first movie I was excited to see how the dwarves would be like. No disappointments there. And then in the 2nd movie I couldn’t wait to see how Smaug looked like. And it was even better then I imagined. And boy does he talk. A lot 😀

And the cast, OMG. Where do they find these great actors and film makers?! Some of them I’ve never heard or seen before. It’s a great opportunity for them to get recognition in a movie like this. Seeing those Behind the scenes footages, gives a great image of what a great working environment it is. Professional but very down to earth. My personal favorite is definitely Richard Armitage (Thorin) I have no idea how to pronounce his last name. First time I saw him was in The Vicar of Dibley At first I didn’t recognise him. I just couldn’t put my finger on it. When I realised it was him. I was like, yay. He’s just so perfect for that role. I could not think of another actor who could do it better.
Another favorite is Aidan Turner (Kili) Last year females were going gaga over him. Me?! not that way. I guess I’m a late bloomer when it comes to that kind of things. I think in the 2nd movie, the actor and the character has improved much more. And looks has nothing to do with it.

I could talk about this movie all day. That’s much how I love it. I’ve seen it twice. I don’t know if I’ll go again. Not really a fan of movie theaters. Except for the big screen. Rather wait for the DVD.