I think you're in very good company in your objections to the films.
When we read, at least those of us who are highly visual, we play out movies inside our minds, and it's hard when a director has such a different interpretation (and wonderful when he or she brings to life how we had pictured the story). Maybe it's more accurate to say that for many folks, like you, Jackson didn't so much interpret the books as mangle them.
My husband is a fan of the books, but finds much to object to in the films. Like others, he has great difficulty filtering movies, especially in theaters, where the sheer size of the screen, the darkness of the room, and the sound, overwhelm him. Add to that, he's very sensitive to depictions of violence, so of course Jackson's massive, lengthy battle scenes are way too intense. We've watched the first two Hobbit movies together, at home on DVD, in 1/2 hour segments.
On the other hand, my older daughter, who is now living with us, adores the films. We've begun a family conversation about the two of us can indulge in a marathon viewing without my husband feeling exiled from the living room (and, since it's an open floor plan, the house). The key is being respectful of differences and coming up with a solution that works for everyone.
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When we read, at least those of us who are highly visual, we play out movies inside our minds, and it's hard when a director has such a different interpretation (and wonderful when he or she brings to life how we had pictured the story). Maybe it's more accurate to say that for many folks, like you, Jackson didn't so much interpret the books as mangle them.
My husband is a fan of the books, but finds much to object to in the films. Like others, he has great difficulty filtering movies, especially in theaters, where the sheer size of the screen, the darkness of the room, and the sound, overwhelm him. Add to that, he's very sensitive to depictions of violence, so of course Jackson's massive, lengthy battle scenes are way too intense. We've watched the first two Hobbit movies together, at home on DVD, in 1/2 hour segments.
On the other hand, my older daughter, who is now living with us, adores the films. We've begun a family conversation about the two of us can indulge in a marathon viewing without my husband feeling exiled from the living room (and, since it's an open floor plan, the house). The key is being respectful of differences and coming up with a solution that works for everyone.