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> Jackson's world was of commonplace, manipulative horror film techniques and action hero tropes. Totally agree. The movies failed to evoke for me any sense of
by throw310822 3y ago
> Jackson's world was of commonplace, manipulative horror film techniques and action hero tropes.
Totally agree. The movies failed to evoke for me any sense of magic and mystery. I guess the what-you-can't-really-see and what-defies-your-expectations are not most people's cup of tea.
I like to compare Jackson's LOTR intro to that of the (often mediocre but brilliant in some parts) Ralph Baskshi's. The projected shadows, the choice of colours, are much more evocative than Jackson's literal storytelling.
https://youtu.be/AT18OJEPU9Q?si=3-TwFyybz_493nVD https://youtu.be/AT18OJEPU9Q?si=3-TwFyybz_493nVD