tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post3478882296640185747..comments2024-03-26T20:34:49.123-07:00Comments on In a Hole in the Ground: Radagast and Rabbits: Why we should all just calm downLandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-77255494085828130572013-12-31T23:46:16.507-08:002013-12-31T23:46:16.507-08:00Portraying Radagast as a fool conflicts with the i...Portraying Radagast as a fool conflicts with the identity of the Istari. Counselers from Valar would not wander about with bird droppings on their head and the rabbit sled is ridiculous. The 1st Hobbit movie often has the feel of a cartoon episode largely because of efforts to insert whimsical fluff. Abusing the identity of obscure characters or creating villains such as White Orc undermine what makes the Book and Trilogy so great .Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447330490551513931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-66418498524324915022013-12-26T21:49:00.460-08:002013-12-26T21:49:00.460-08:00Hey! It's good to hear from somebody who has a...Hey! It's good to hear from somebody who has actually dealt with big rabbits. Fascinating stuff.Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-1264437546594323642013-12-26T11:03:29.832-08:002013-12-26T11:03:29.832-08:00As someone who has held (and fed and sheltered) a ...As someone who has held (and fed and sheltered) a rabbit that was over two feet long with a head the size of a cantaloupe, a large cantaloupe, I found the rabbit sled wonderful and a perfect fit. Rabbits are not silly and funny, they are kick-butt, and yes Radagast p'wning by saying "These are RHOSGOBEL rabbits!" is great for the rabbit community. I always liked Radagast even from the little I read about him as a minor character, and I think they made him into a strong tertiary character.<br />As for the "bird doo on his head" somehow being "improper" or "Jar Jar Binks-like" (and I HATE Jar Jar with a passion), y'all have never seen people with parrots walking around with a dishcloth on their shoulder so the bird doesn't mess up their shirt? And you also must know that bird doo on your head is good luck in many cultures.<br /><br />I do agree that some of the action seemed over the top in the first movie; it was cool but not anywhere near my recollection of the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-18823284421273933492013-12-17T15:01:44.183-08:002013-12-17T15:01:44.183-08:00Fascinating question! Do I think Tolkien would hav...Fascinating question! Do I think Tolkien would have liked the movie? Hmmm . . . as with most people, I think Tolkien would have liked parts of it, and disliked other parts. The scenery and the music are amazing and I think he would agree with that. Characters like Bilbo and Gandalf and Elrond are nailed, and I think Tolkien would have appreciated the interpretations. However, I'm not sure he would have enjoyed some of the extra (read: gratuitous) action scenes and the level of violence. What do you think?Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-6004111196637249582013-12-17T14:59:18.841-08:002013-12-17T14:59:18.841-08:00The biggest point of LOTR is that the "time o...The biggest point of LOTR is that the "time of man has arrived"? Gotta disagree. I think there a several bigger, more fundamental points that LOTR drives home, you know, little things like the power of small, simple beings, the importance of hope, etc. But if you think a few elves ruined that, that's your opinion. :)Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-43327779493603385282013-12-15T19:35:45.335-08:002013-12-15T19:35:45.335-08:00Radagast should't have bird poop on his face, ...Radagast should't have bird poop on his face, but I will make one comment in Radagast's favour: He was completely ignored in the 3 LOTR movies. I don't mind his improved coverage in the Hobbit movie, it helps to re-dress the balance. I didn't like the way the Hobbit was turned into a kind of action movie. The belching dwarves were unnecessary. I could mention other examples but I think everyone knows what they are already. If Tolkien were alive today do you really think he would have liked this movie?cubexyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06334616051847604357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-29819036113841666992013-11-08T23:24:16.428-08:002013-11-08T23:24:16.428-08:00his comment about the timeline is more interesting...his comment about the timeline is more interesting as well.. I found the same problem. the Dol Guldur timeline is messed up.. Gandalf barley escaped from dol guldur with the map and key after he found thrain and was investigating there.. so he knows all about dol guldur before the quest even starts.. so how is radaghast just makin news with it and showin up to Gandalf with a morgul blade all shroomed up and wantin some of ol'Gandie's feel good sweet-smoke before he can even sputter out what Gandalf should already presumably know.. just doesn't work for me.. if im to believe this timeline then Ol'Gandie has been sneakin around Dol Guldur for some time and not telling anyone.. and when radaghast comes to him he just acts like he don't know anything.. very shady tooms,, very shady...<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-33822876087376174722013-09-09T04:59:43.203-07:002013-09-09T04:59:43.203-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08950158913509450940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-17759962831087061182013-07-10T20:22:03.473-07:002013-07-10T20:22:03.473-07:00Can't let facts get in the way of a good profi...Can't let facts get in the way of a good profit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-26389182904188336782013-07-10T20:02:15.016-07:002013-07-10T20:02:15.016-07:00Have heard reports that 'The Battle Under the...Have heard reports that 'The Battle Under the Trees' is depicted in TH. WTF??? that happened at the time Minas Tirith was being assaulted by Witch King. if this is true then it's killed the hobbit movie for me. obviously a cynical move for profit. Fail!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-92184786134863010682013-07-10T19:31:37.346-07:002013-07-10T19:31:37.346-07:00Elves at helm's deep means the biggest point o...Elves at helm's deep means the biggest point of LOTR was missed in the movies. the time of man has arrived.<br />same with the hobbit. not just a kid's story, however child-like the narrative. shame PJ shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-67852063453639438192013-05-08T03:33:14.157-07:002013-05-08T03:33:14.157-07:00I sorta liked the 7th doctor in brown robes, bird ...I sorta liked the 7th doctor in brown robes, bird poo flowing down his face and riding a sleigh pulled by rabbits. It's incredibly amusing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-89554043528752674732013-04-11T21:38:09.580-07:002013-04-11T21:38:09.580-07:00He should talk . . . that's how it happens in ...He should talk . . . that's how it happens in the bookLandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-56915397646241693552013-04-11T16:01:06.734-07:002013-04-11T16:01:06.734-07:00wait until you see the dragon talk then....its in ...wait until you see the dragon talk then....its in the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-7249340125527726562013-03-28T06:12:25.367-07:002013-03-28T06:12:25.367-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-87645678288109248122013-02-19T20:12:00.336-08:002013-02-19T20:12:00.336-08:00Radagast definitely takes some getting used to, bu...Radagast definitely takes some getting used to, but like you say . . . wants you've acclimated to the guy, he's awesome.Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-91251593258592690312013-02-19T13:25:01.992-08:002013-02-19T13:25:01.992-08:00I went to see the hobbit two weeks ago, and when R...I went to see the hobbit two weeks ago, and when Radagast first shows up I agree it was a little off putting but to quot my sister (who was with me)<br />"the seventh doctor playing bate for worgs on a rabbit drown sleigh Who cares that its not in the book!" I mean really can you get more awesome! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-928829226941283692013-02-11T12:30:13.632-08:002013-02-11T12:30:13.632-08:00Blog JustOneCoolBlog>>Sorry it's taken m...Blog JustOneCoolBlog>>Sorry it's taken me so long to get around to responding to you . . . been out of town (and internet service). Glad you like the blog! Go ahead and spread around whatever you'd like. Thanks!Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-46938657795391955262013-02-11T12:29:25.605-08:002013-02-11T12:29:25.605-08:00HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHALandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-84768007337529601622013-02-11T12:28:42.466-08:002013-02-11T12:28:42.466-08:00Yes and yes. Its nice to see that there aren't...Yes and yes. Its nice to see that there aren't just two types of wizards.Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-38383663107154093282013-02-11T12:27:58.967-08:002013-02-11T12:27:58.967-08:00Anonymous>>You know, after watching the film...Anonymous>>You know, after watching the film a second time, I agree with you. Sauruman doesn't bug me as much.Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-48611418460343858772013-02-11T12:26:03.903-08:002013-02-11T12:26:03.903-08:00Ok . . . just a few thoughts here in response to t...Ok . . . just a few thoughts here in response to the Radagast haters:<br />1) your opinion is your own and that's cool with me, but that doesn't make other opinions wrong<br />2) since nothing about movie Radagast directly contradicts anything Tolkien ever told us about the Wizard, you can't really claim that's not what Tolkien had in mind or that the movie portrayal is "not right", since, quite frankly, you have no idea what the author was really thinking<br />3) The only way you could justify calling Radagast a "total moron" is by ignoring the fact that he PURPOSEFULLY AVOIDS SOCIETY; of course he's going to seem eccentric and odd . . . his only friends are animals, for pity's sake!<br />4) I'm not really sure what you mean by "LOTR was firmly grounded in reality" since its clearly not. Fantasy stories are called "fantasy" because they are firmly grounded in fantastical places, situations and characters that DO NOT EXIST in the real world. Now, if you mean the LOTR movies are more serious in tone than the Hobbit movie, I will concede you the point. In fact, I'm glad that the LOTR films are more serious than the Hobbit movie. Why? BECAUSE THATS THE WAY IT IS IN THE BOOKS TOO! Sheesh. Go back and read the Hobbit before you start complaining about comedy, light tones and silliness. Be sure and pay attention to the part where Bilbo tries to steal one of the troll's purses and the purse starts talking. Bet you would have been angry if PJ had thrown that part in too. If you read my review, you'll see that frankly, I wish the movie had been even lighter in tone.<br />5) There is one point that we agree on . . . the Goblin King's one liner right before he dies is terrible. Just terrible.<br />6) It's spelled "fanboy" not "fanboi"Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377475986639770455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-64614000131792411052013-02-01T02:49:50.044-08:002013-02-01T02:49:50.044-08:00This website is a gorgeous place to come for impor...This website is a gorgeous place to come for important information! Do you mind if I pingback a couple of of your entries on my blog?Blog JustOneCoolBloghttp://justonecoolblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-16335295969504988342013-01-10T09:22:13.941-08:002013-01-10T09:22:13.941-08:00People are worried about rabbits and bird dropping...People are worried about rabbits and bird droppings when the goblin king had TESTICLES hanging from his chin? Shouldbeworkingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815456409511951973.post-40632873642435403562013-01-07T11:39:29.660-08:002013-01-07T11:39:29.660-08:00Radagast was a complete disaster in everyday, ever...Radagast was a complete disaster in everyday, every sence he was in was made worse by his presence, his dialog was terrible, he was a total moron, his rabbit sled was so over the top and ridiculous. And to top it off for some absurd reason Jackson though having one of the 5 wizards would look good with bird crap streaming down his face, terrible.<br /><br />The whole movie was so over the top, LoTR was firmly grounded in reality except for a couple Legolas scenes and some comedy relief from Gimli the movies always felt like this is something that could happen, there are real people in fantastical situations, real people that are fighting and dying.<br /><br />The Hobbit on the other hand has a ton of bad comedy relief(hardly anyone laughed) and most of the action scenes are completely over the top and absurd, the whole escaping from the goblins action scene was ludicrous and completely unbelievable. And the the death of the Goblin king was particularity bad, as Jackson for some bizarre reason decided that was a good time to throw in a corny one-liner by The Goblin King himself. The movie was not all bad the Bilbo/Gollum scene was excellent for example but overall not very good. I hope if they ever make more Tolkien stuff, like say the Children of Hurin that drop Peter Jackson. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com