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War of the Rohirrim: reaction thread (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (3 children)

I thought it was great, sure a bit young adult at times, but all of LotR can be at times. Animation I enjoyed, voice acting pretty great, good storyline - though a few too many plot holes at Helm's deep for me. Wish I had seen more of the cousin and a little less siege I think. But what a siege!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Can you shed more, non-spoilery, details about the film to entice me? I've read the LOTR and the Hobbit, and I love the Jackson movies. I know this is a story from the wider legendarium, involving Rohan obviously, and that it's done in anime style.

Beyond that, I'm in the dark.

You mention it feels a little YA focused at times. If you were to guess the intended audience age, what would you say?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

If you like the LOTR movies, go watch this movie! I already had a big smile on my face the moment the New Line logo started appearing (not because of the logo :P ). I want sure if I'd like the anime style, but while I still prefer live action it was great, especially the beautiful backgrounds resp. landscapes. The story is quite straightforward and brings you a backstory to places or people featuring in lotr Rohan, but there's no direct connection (which I think is good). I wouldn't have considered it YA. Just less "visually violent" due to animation, but theme and story seem pretty much standard. I'd say the main target age is anyone that has already seen lotr :P

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