by Chris Snelgrove
| Published
Lord of the Rings fans often seem more hungry than Hobbits for new content, but they don't always know what to do once they get it. For example, War of the Rohirrim It was in and out of most theaters faster than Swiftwind, and the film was a box office bomb big enough to penetrate Helm's Deep. Sure, I was one of those Lord of the Rings fans who was late to see it in theaters, but not because I watched it digitally, I'm here to tell you. War of the Rohirrim It is the best new franchise film in decades.
War of the Rohirrim
It takes place about 183 years ago Fellowship of the Ring, War of the Rohirrim It focuses on the drama involving Helm Hammerhand and his family. A bitter rivalry with the ambitious Dunland Lord forces the King of Rohan to take refuge in the Hornburg. His daughter, Hera, helps the Rohirrim fight against impossible odds, and by the time it's all over, you'll have a new respect for why the Hornberg is later referred to as Helm's Deep.
I didn't watch this movie initially because I planned to watch it with some people friends After Christmas, that's when I made the shocking discovery that it was no longer in local theaters and was only going digital after two weeks. During that period, the film earned just $15 million against its $30 million budget. To me, the message was clear: for whatever reason, Lord of the Rings Fans have largely decided to skip War of the Rohirrim.
However, plans are plans, and I rented the movie as soon as possible so I could watch it with my friends after Christmas. I had my expectations tempered considerably thanks to the film being a huge box office success, meaning I was pleasantly surprised to discover just how good the film really was. The movie was better on every level than the unnecessary Hobbit movies, considering that The return of the king It came out in 2003, and this makes War of the Rohirrim The best LOTR movie in decades.
Lord of the Rings fans rejoice
Lord of the Rings fans may find themselves equally amazed by the film's aesthetic as well as its quality: Japanese animation is absolutely stunning, and director Kenji Kamiyama (who has worked on influential films like Akira Before directing fan favorite productions such as Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex TV series) fills the film with a mixture of stunning visuals and exciting fight sequences. In addition, the voice work in War of the Rohirrim It is top notch. Everyone did an excellent job, but I was particularly impressed by him Brian Cox Bringing life to the legendary character Helm Hammerhand.
The film also contains plenty of familiar locations that Lord of the Rings fans will appreciate, from Rohan to Isengard to Helm's Deep. Granted, some of this was a bit too fanservicey for my taste, but it was hard to complain thanks to the high quality of the art and animation. While this may sound like a marketing plant, this was truly Middle Earth like I'd never seen it before, and the freshness of the animation and aesthetics helped me take it in. War of the RohirrimThe most overt fanservice in a move.
Although the production is like apples and oranges, I would be remiss if I didn't compare this new film to Power rings. This is live action Amazon The show has improved since its first season, and it certainly has impressive production value all around. But for Lord of the Rings fans, the show is rarely exciting or compelling, which is why I loved it War of the Rohirrim It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
It's not too late to see this movie in select theaters, and you can also rent a digital copy and watch it at home. Your mileage may vary, but I found it to be the best Lord of the Rings film in decades… the kind of quality film that fans have often wondered if we'll ever get again. In short, for anyone who likes to quote Theoden and ask “Where are the horse and knight,” War of the Rohirrim It's the beautiful, blood-soaked answer you've been looking for.