Is LOTR overrated?
So to answer your question: No, The Lord of the Rings series is not overrated. Even the movies are visually stunning and captures some part of what the author intended.
Is Lord of the Rings movie boring?
Originally Answered: Why are the Lord of the Rings movies, even though extremely well made, is sort of boring? Boring is extremely relative to the observer. Most people don’t find them boring especially if they like fantasy action type movies. They aren’t as good as the books but even some people find the books boring.
Why do people love Lord of the Rings movies?
The characters are interesting and the plot is good. Insofar as it is a Hero’s Journey, it’s well executed. But when you dig more into it, thematically it’s tremendously powerful. Tolkien lost both his parents before his teenage years were over, he served in World War One, and lived through World War Two.
Is the Lord of the Rings long?
The Fellowship of the Ring: 3.4 hours. The Two Towers: 3.7 hours. The Return of the King: 4.1 hours. Total: 11.2 hours.
Should I watch LOTR extended?
Definitely the extended editions. The first two movies benefit a lot from the added material, and while there are a few scenes that definitely could have been left out of the extended edition of The Return of the King, it’s still a much more rewarding cut of the film, overall.
How old is Frodo?
51
Is Sam older than Frodo?
Sam isn’t older than Frodo, Frodo is 50 when they leave the Shire, and Sam is 38. Frodo is the oldest of the hobbits. Sam is Frodo’s gardener, and his father was Bilbo’s gardener. So the other hobbits are posh, while Sam is not.
How many orcs did Aragorn kill?
83 orcs
Who is older than Gandalf?
Gandalf is 54,960 years old. Galadriel is 8,372 years old. The oldest living elves in existence would be 11,362 years old.
Why is Lady Galadriel so powerful?
Galadriel was always meant to have a very otherworldly quality. She’s among the most powerful elves in the entire realm of Middle Earth, and her power is enhanced by her beauty and her ethereal nature. To heighten this, Galadriel got an extensive amount of special lighting to make her look especially otherworldly.