Originally posted by: Tiptup

Hmm, would that be an approach to Jackson's movies? If so, that sounds like a fun way to look at things. Still, I bet there can be better movies made someday even considering the fictional universe.

Actually, I think Jackson's take on the LotR trilogy is fairly good, though the movies didn't have quite the kind of magic and epic feel to them which is necessary to make a lasting impression on me beyond simply remembering them. The art of capturing emotions and impressions like these in the finished product in a way the audience can easily relate to has to be the most difficult art of cinema, and there just isn't a single director out there who's ever been able to do it consistently and at will. So even though I don't think the movies quite fulfill their true potential, I don't blame Jackson for it. I think his attempt was honest and commendable and even though it fell a little short of the mark, it's still quite good. Actually, I'm hard-pressed to think of any other medieval fantasy type of films out there even worth watching.