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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Truth Seeker" data-source="post: 1918171" data-attributes="member: 11804">Today is ROTK day...Started at 10:00 a.m., today(12/19./04), now finished at 3;08 p.m. Many here, have their own views, that is a given. But for the time being, with all the flaws look at, and the perfection wanted. I enjoyed all of what it was and is...an interpretation of a greater tale already told. Lord of the Rings was introduce to me, when I was a young one back then, via, the animated film, no one in my family read it to me, no one had that lightbulb premise to do so. For the years to follow, time and time again, I saw the two verisons of the LOTR(animated), and still, no matter what, both views still capture me, enthrall my being with the sense of adventure of a forgotten age. (I can say, in earnest, my path for D&D was being prepared in this fashion, unknowingly). During this entire time...I never read the books, and in the late 80's, I finally found out, that Tolkien had passed away quite some time ago. But still, the mention of the LOTR, has a special place in my heart, and there was growing desire of it, to hopefully see a movie, but it was on a subconscious level. That subconscious cry, by many, formed and became an impulse to one individual, who in return, did our desire. For good or ill, our wish was made true, and done so, with what was at hand. Those who joined this individual, had their reasons, personal and professional, but hear this, and hear this well. Look pass the veil, and notice at the great care, love and toil was given to this outlet, I have seen many films, and many were not seen by my eyes. I have noted the ones that were made with the same examples I have named, and noted the ones that were lack luster from the beginning to end. By our standards, and the way our lives are, there is no guarantee perfect make of a film, just attempts, of trying to get there. This is what this trilogy is, and nothing more, it is not the holy grail, just a peek of the impossible, made possible. After nearly 30 years of my life, the world of Tolkien now, has just been expanded for me, from the animated film I so long, saw ago... Thank You....</blockquote>

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