Lord of the Rings: Book vs Movie

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i think the movie is better but have'nt read the book though i normally get angry when jacks spirate end up doing things he know fully well they are not right
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Definitely both! the experience of the book is unsurpassed, as you imagine each scene. But the re-enactment of the film with music and sounds exceeded expectations. If anyone is still unfamiliar with the series, I highly recommend it.
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I enjoyed the movies. I have never read the books though, but after reading these comments, I can't wait to read them.
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I actually saw the movies first before wanting to read the books. I started reading book one, but found it difficult to finish it. In this case I think I prefer the movies... but this might be because I didn’t read the books first.
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LOTR has always been one of my favorite books. There is nothing I don't like about the film, as it exceeded my expectations. However, I'd be remiss if I didn't acknowledge how the book has transported me to a new adventure.
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lacos2693 wrote: 07 Nov 2016, 08:16 LOTR: What was better, the books or the movies?

I loved the movies but loved the books as well. As a whole though the movies win, which is rare since i normally adore the books and find the movies passable.

Also, is anyone going to read the new Beren and Luthien book?
Lord of the rings is one of my childhood Favourite movies together with Legend of the seeker and others. I loved the movie. I loved Gandalf. My most intriguing characters are the Elves, I loved there long ears the most :lol: :lol2:
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The Lord of the Rings movies are really good. That being said the books are way better. You will enjoy both if you happen to read or watch them as both are fantastic.
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Movies more than the books on this one...
"For still there are so many things that I have never seen; in every wood in every spring, there is a different green"
---The Fellowship of the Ring

So profound and remarkable for me. One of the words of wisdom I included on my travel guide programmed in my head, for my life journey
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I don't think that The Lord of the Rings would have been what it is today without the movies. I usually love more books and think that when a movie is made, many important aspects of the story are lost. But, surprisingly this time I adored the movies.
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I haven't read the book but enjoyed the movie.
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I think I love the movie more although the book had so many parts that weren't in the movie
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In as much as I like the movie, I'll choose the book. The book gave more depth.
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Both are significant achievements for their respective mediums. They are both watersheds for fantasy, making them difficult to compare.

I'll choose the books over the movies. The hobbit films, however can't hold a candle to book.
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lacos2693 wrote: 07 Nov 2016, 08:16 LOTR: What was better, the books or the movies?

I loved the movies but loved the books as well. As a whole though the movies win, which is rare since i normally adore the books and find the movies passable.

Also, is anyone going to read the new Beren and Luthien book?
I read the books when I was very young, so I don't have much recollection of them, but I remember loving the movies. Peter Jackson really brought the world to life for me, so his iteration is the one I will always remember the best.
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I haven't read the books, so I'm going to choose the movies.
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