Prometheus made me do it

Rating: 9/10 (27 June 2012)

I don't normally review movies and I have not much to say on FOTR that many others have not said. Apart from a few minor irritations (such as Gandolf's arrival into Hobbiton and his forced laugh with Frodo), I can't find fault with this. It is superior in many ways to the original book.
I guess my point here is that Peter Jackson's use of CGI is an adjunct to production not the reason for the film itself. In that respect it is flawless. Not so with Prometheus/Avatar where all quality of screenplay, acting, plot and reality are sacrificed on the alter of special effects that might just appeal to the 12-19 demography.
I was appalled at Prometheus and live in fear if Bladerunner is to be sacrificed as well. This makes me fear about the forthcoming Hobbit. Please Peter stay true to your LOTR roots and restore my faith in genuine movie making.
The Fellowship of the Ring should be prescribed viewing for teenagers so as they might come to appreciate real movie making at its absolute best.