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DArtagnan
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So, how about it?
Movies:
The nine ringwraiths riding out of Mordor.
Why? Because I'm a huge "atmosphere" guy - and I think the music, lighting and way it's shot all combine to perfection for that short moment.
In fact, I tend to favor the smallest moments in films. Another favorite is the very brief shot of a ringwraith on horseback alone and completely still in a very depressing forest area. It perfectly captures the torment of being one of the nine.
Books:
The Shelob sequence. Contrasted with the movie (one of the most disappointing sequences - as it changed from a very powerful psychological sequence to an outright action sequence with bombastic music).
I just love the slow buildup to the encounter, and how Tolkien so wonderfully describes her mindset and her ancient complacency.
Movies:
The nine ringwraiths riding out of Mordor.
Why? Because I'm a huge "atmosphere" guy - and I think the music, lighting and way it's shot all combine to perfection for that short moment.
In fact, I tend to favor the smallest moments in films. Another favorite is the very brief shot of a ringwraith on horseback alone and completely still in a very depressing forest area. It perfectly captures the torment of being one of the nine.
Books:
The Shelob sequence. Contrasted with the movie (one of the most disappointing sequences - as it changed from a very powerful psychological sequence to an outright action sequence with bombastic music).
I just love the slow buildup to the encounter, and how Tolkien so wonderfully describes her mindset and her ancient complacency.