![]() Hobbits can be in their proper size and dimension. Animation helps give Bakshi the ability to put on film those fantasy elements that would simply not look right in a live action setting. The rotoscoped animation in my opinion is right up there among the best. Tolkien's story of the ring is pretty much the definitive blueprint for just about every fantasy setting written about since.īakshi's version is a hybrid animated film that is both rotoscoped cell drawn animation and posterized and shaded live footage. On top of that a prominent king is about to overthrown by forces aligned with Sauron, which members of the fellowship go to aid. A band of adventurers are tasked to take the ring to the only place they know where it can be destroyed. An evil being of immeasurable power (Sauron) is coming back to lay claim to the lands, and all it needs to secure his dominance is a single ring that holds much of his power. Still Lord of the Rings made a very strong impression on the psyche of Tolkien fans, and has even lent a fair amount of influence on the widely successful Fellowship of the Ring directed by Peter Jackson.įor those of you not familiar with Lord of the Rings this movie retells the first book, Fellowship of the Ring and about half of the second book, The Two Towers, into one film. However some of the decisions made in production damaged the artistic consistency of the film. As a proof of concept the movie was an astounding success. LotR was a grand undertaking in putting to film one of those literary works that many believed to be unfilmable. People seem to either love it or hate it, and both with a passion. There is considerable controversy over Bakshi's Lord of the Rings. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |