A journey of courage and kindness (general spoilers are available)

Manuel 2021-10-13 13:06:17

I don't remember how long I waited for this drama. As early as 2003, I watched "The Return of the King" and I have been looking forward to it. The many changes and deaths of the plan, the igniting of hope and despair over and over again, these feelings must be understood as a fan of the Lord of the Rings.
Then, after waiting for 10 years, he finally dreamed of Chen Zhen.

Although we cannot see all the old faces in "Unexpected Journey", we can see Frodo and the green bag bottom hole. Although we did not see Arwen, we can still see King Elrond and Saruman. , Gabriel, and of course Gandalf; Although there are no small leaves, we can see Thranduil; although we can’t see Jimley, we can see his dad (.)
There are several decades in life. wait? I waited for a drama for ten years, but it took ten years to look forward to such a movie, but he is definitely worth looking forward to.
Thanks to J•R•R•Tolkien, weta studio, Peter Jackson, modern technology, makeup artist, PJ, and actors for creating a race that should only exist in the dream of fantasy fans. They created an immortal legend and created the land of Central Continent. Thank them for letting the magnificent fantasy appear on the screen, so that we can see the glory.

I have brushed the 48 frame rate imax version twice. It is difficult to judge whether this technology is good or not. The only feeling is that it is too clear! Any small movements can be clearly captured, you can count the pores on the actors, and even in the scene of the Baidao meeting, you can see the chandelier on their heads swinging! !
You can also see how perfunctory the fashionable guy's tail is... (Hey)
48fps! It's so clear! you deserve to have! Although quite a few people criticized this technology, 48fps is definitely the gospel of the Lord of the Rings fans/actors' brain fans! Because 48fps is clearer! You can see everything about Central Continent and the actors! All the little moves can't escape the eyes of the audience! You can even count the eyelashes of Master Chao! You can count the pores on the actor's face! You can also see all the decorations in the bottom hole of the bag! You can see the water stains on the ground after the pipe in Bilbo's house was blown by a dwarf!
However, the characteristic of 48fps is "real", so when it encounters a scene with a high level of horror/disgust, its lethality is particularly great_(:з)∠)_, and those horror are too close to reality.
But the motion capture technology of "Unexpected Journey" is undoubtedly a new level. The three trolls have their own personalities, and you can distinguish them from their dialogue and actions. Although the stone giant had a glimpse of the fight, it was not sloppy. Guru, if he can nominate an Oscar, I will definitely vote for him. This poor man whose mind was captured by the Supreme Lord of the Rings had no lines at all in an opponent scene with Bilbo, but only relied on his eyes, expressions and movements to perform. But the real action technique makes this character believable, moving, and impressive.

I am glad that Peter Jackson has not forgotten the die-hard fans of the Lord of the Rings. There are too many one-to-one correspondences between "Unexpected Journey" and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
We can see King Elrond hunting down orcs in his full uniform. For a long time, this hybrid of Nordo and humans appeared as a wise man in Middle-earth. We almost forgot his identity as a warrior, but PJ told us that love King Long, he is indeed a brave warrior! The surprise is: Eladan and Elleh also appeared!
The moment I saw it, I could barely breathe, almost crying. My God, those old people are still there, they have been here, Rivendell, the last refuge of Middle-earth, a place that cannot be changed by time.
Thranduil who had a glimpse at the beginning! Although there is no line, it is indeed a completely different type from Xiaoyezi! The beauty of non-cannibalistic fireworks is different from that of Xiaoye! > Bahrain was the elder of the dwarves in the unexpected journey, as a survivor in the battle of Moria, and the teller of Thorin’s story, but in "The Fellowship of the Ring", he has become the pit of Moria. The tombstone of the cave is gone, and a small beam of light is shining on his tombstone and coffin.
Don't forget Moria. In the Lord of the Rings, there are not many descriptions of dwarves, but in Hobbit, we can see the glory of this underground race, see their bravery, boldness and lively and funny side, and see the section that belongs to them. The tragic history. Compared with the original work, the interaction between the dwarves and Bilbo in the movie is obviously more diverse, so you can witness their various aspects. Therefore, Hobbit has become a story about the restoration of the dwarves. Epic.
Mrs. Dwarf Prince is robbing the scene! He has a life experience similar to that of Aragorn, but PJ did not portray him as the second emperor. Compared with the wise, powerful, tall and wise emperor, this dwarf prince has too many shortcomings in his body. He is strong and stubborn. , Stubborn, suspicious, and quite irrational, but his character is real and rich in depth. Many small detail adaptations have turned the shortcomings and advantages of this dwarf into convincing things. The character has become more complex, multi-faceted, and more arrogant! (Master Chao, why do you have to take a Tsundere in every play? I don’t understand...) the hobbits should have been a bedtime story suitable for children to read. Therefore, Thorin’s life experience seems very heavy and heavy. Cruel, adding a touch of sadness to the story in the movie, this descendant of the Turin family was originally the initiator and the one who ended this journey.
However, the unexpected journey is really a process of Thorin's deflation> being rescued> deflated> being rescued again, so the prince, what do you do if you continue to swell like this! Dried tofu wizards are capable, but there are too many things and too busy to take care of everything! Will this continue to be the only way to post Bilbo! ? (It's a big mistake)

Finally, I must mention Bilbo of Master Chao.
In this story, Bilbo is just a person watching the story from the perspective of an ordinary person. Thorin has the righteousness to restore the country, but he does not. Even the final boss of this story is the old enemy of the dwarf prince.
But Bilbo, the hobbit who has not even taken the sword several times, can still teach the audience to move. After watching this film, everyone will love this kindness, love smoking, like comfort, but A hobbit who has an adventurous heart, and although he has no strong power, he has a wise mind.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a myth about courage and kindness, and so is the hobbits.
The Hobbits, the weakest and most peaceful peace-loving race in Middle-earth, have created myths time and time again. Having power can fight evil, but compared with power, kindness, and those things that are more conscientious, are the real and last hopes for saving the world.
Bilbo is an ordinary person. He is kind, comfortable, and a little wise. He also has an evasive and weak side. At critical moments when his life is at stake, he will stand up for his friends regardless of the danger of their lives. Taking a sword to kill someone is powerful, but forgiveness is even more commendable.
Although he is clumsy and often drags his legs compared to the sturdy dwarves, he has also moved away from the idea, but this is Bilbo who has been changing and growing.
Although Tokein said: "Own the ring, so Bilbo and the dwarves have equal status."
But "Unexpected Journey" is not only that, the ring is only a kind of power after all, and the power of the soul is the most important. strength. Even without the ring, Bilbo has the flexibility and wisdom that no one else has. Only such Bilbo can properly and skillfully use the power of the ring. But even without the ring, he is a powerful person, because he has the resourceful wisdom, strong heart, extraordinary courage, kindness, compassion, and sense of responsibility.
That's the real strength of this little hobbit.
Martin Freeman's performance is very good. The great thing about 48fps is that you can see all the small movements and all the details of the actors. Therefore, Martin Freeman on the screen is unparalleled. His expression is nuanced and changeable, and his small movements everywhere are so appropriate, as well as all kinds of interesting small details.
Bilbo is an ordinary person, but in such a movie that is logically more eye-catching than him, he still shines with his unique brilliance like a star. Use his acting skills to convince the audience: Martin Freeman is the only Bilbo in Middle-earth, and Bilbo is Martin Freeman.

Hobbits have homes, but dwarves do not. The dwarves set out to find the kingdom of gold and ancestors, and the Hobbits walked with them.
Maybe PJ will want to make the hobbits an epic of dwarves restoration, but like the Lord of the Rings, this is still a story about courage and kindness. "Unexpected Journey" is the beginning of an adventure story. This grand adventure has just begun.

As Bilbo's "The Road goes ever on and on" sings,

The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can.
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet,
And whither then? I cannot say.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey quotes

  • Bilbo Baggins: I have... I have never used a sword in my life.

    Gandalf: And I hope you never have to. But if you do, remember this: true courage is about knowing not when to take a life, but when to spare one.

  • Dori: Mr. Gandalf, can't you do something about this deluge?

    Gandalf: It is raining, Master dwarf, and it will continue to rain until the rain is done. If you wish to change the weather of the world, you should find yourself another wizard.

    Bilbo Baggins: Are there any?

    Gandalf: What?

    Bilbo Baggins: Other wizards?

    Gandalf: There are five of us. The greatest of our order is Saruman the White. And then there are the two Blue Wizards... You know, I've quite forgotten their names.

    Bilbo Baggins: And the fifth?

    Gandalf: Well, that would be Radagast the Brown.

    Bilbo Baggins: Is he a great wizard, or is he more like you?

    Gandalf: Well, I think he is a very great wizard... in his own way. He's a gentle soul who prefers the company of animals for others. He keeps a watchful eye over the vast forest lands to the East, and a good thing too. For always evil will look to find a foothold in this world.