• BruceTwarzen@kbin.social
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    8 months ago

    Lord of the rings. Over the years i tried watching it again and again but i either fall asleep of stop caring and do something else halfway through.

    • UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works
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      8 months ago

      Not to be that guy, but are you watching the extended editions? I used to also not enjoy the movies until I gave the extended editions a chance. Much better pacing

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        8 months ago

        I always thought the theatrical editions would be easier for first-timers, but I’ve never tested that theory. Interesting to hear that you felt the opposite.

      • TheDorkfromYork@lemm.ee
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        8 months ago

        Just saw the extended edition. I can’t see what people enjoy about it. The dialogue is sharp but the story is abysmal.

    • Worx@lemmynsfw.com
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      8 months ago

      I’ve tried reading the books twice and watching the films once. They’re just so fucking long.

      (I’ve read lots of books with a similar number of pages without thinking they’re too long, and smaller books that I’ve also got bored of)