Overrated/Underrated Geek Media

[Bedrockgames]

IIRC Tolkien was in one of the World Wars which inspired a lot of the story for LotR. Then the Counterculture of the 60s gave it quite a following. I doubt that it will be nearly as popular with younger generations to come.

Tolkien is still incredibly popular and influential (in large part thanks to the film trilogy). I don't think there is any reason to think it will be less so

 

[payn]

I would recommend Andy Serkis' recent audio book performance: Tolkien's writing really shines when reading out loud. Just hearing the way Tom Bombadil speaks in precise Iambic sing-song is amazing.

For insomnia? That might work.

 

[R_J_K75]

Tolkien is still incredibly popular and influential (in large part thanks to the film trilogy). I don't think there is any reason to think it will be less so

Just me speculating, I don't follow the franchise anymore, but I'm surprised to hear that it's still so popular.

 

[Parmandur]

For insomnia? That might work.

You'd be urpried: the text is very engaging and meaty, and a change of format from visual to audio could help.

 

[TheHand]

(EDIT: Derp I replied to wrong thread.)

 

[Mercurius]

Underrated: the Rings of Power TV show. Visually a stunning masterpiece, the writing gets Tolkien's themes in a way that Peter Jacksom did not, amd the acting has been incredible. Destined to be well remembered, despite the Sturm und Drang.

 

[Parmandur]

Right, as I said, underrated.

 

[MGibster]

Overrated: The Dark Knight Returns / Watchmen / The Killing Joke

I see where you're coming from. I don't believe any of those are overrated, but the problem, especially with Batman, is subsequent writers decided to base their characters off such work. For a number of years, especially in the 90s, Batman was an just a jerk, and I stopped reading comics in the early 2000s and never figured out of they recovered.

What, are you dense? Are you $#^@!$%@ or something? Who the hell do you think I am? I'm the Goddamn Batman.

The DKR was neat because it was a different, cynical take on an older Batman. I don't need all my Batman comics to be like that.

 

[trappedslider]

only because I thought I'd have my nerd card revoked if I didn't.

so much of what i've read in the past/owned has been due to this. It took a while but i've finally started to get over it.

 

[Zardnaar]

I've never managed to complete Bored of the Rings.

And I've only seen the movies once.

And live in NZ.