The Hobbit (Movie)

[rajpoot]

The Silmarillion would probably do better as a soap opera considering it's scope. They'll have to write a lot of extra content for individual stories to prevent it from looking like a documentary (ala Walking with the Dinosaurs....and Walking with the Elves just won't be as interesting).

Seriously though, if done properly a soap based on Silmarillion would be a hit.

[The Stranger]

ill ring HBO, though perhaps there are not enough nude scenes in it for their taste.

[Vladimir]

ill ring HBO, though perhaps there are not enough nude scenes in it for their taste.

Ewwwwww. Look at all the hobbits and dwarves in the movie. My God man!

[HopAlongBunny]

My first reaction was &^#@!! Soap Opera!!!???

But you are right. The pantheon makes it a family dynamic complete with a black sheep. Sibling rivalry keeps the plot moving and the poor little creatures below "humanize" the story.

It has it all: treachery, betrayal, heroism, altruism, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat; wonderful stuff :)