The Hobbit (Movie)

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No, actually, it is quite different. It looks like a cheap flame spiral made of wood. Don't get me wrong though, that is actually not my objection, my objection is that it is quite noticeably different...and it should not be. Also, I highly doubt that the original was gifted or lost and those good craftsmen could not easily recreate it.

Hobbit trailer - cheap flame spiral made of wood, Fellowship - cheap flame spiral made of wood

I agree that the Hobbit movie should feel a lot different, but I don't think that parodying the Dwarves and portraying them as ridiculous is the best way to do that. I also don't think that cheap, anime-like make-up and costumes help at all.

I think the problem with all the dwarves is reference. In the LotR movies, the hobbits and Gimli could be shot at angles to diminish their height against the other characters. With The Hobbit, there won't be tall humans and elves in frame very often, so we will be comparing them (human sized actors) against scenery and themselves. Not sure he pulls it off, in the trailer at least.

Why is Galadriel and Legolas in it? Because rather than sell his movie off its own merit (or lack thereof, as time will only tell), Jackson or the movie's producers are trying to sell it on the LotR success, thus they bring back the characters people are used to. If you ask me, it is a really bad idea. Even if he pulls it off alright (which we have yet to see), it would still be better without it.

I could see why both would be in the movie, but bit roles at best. Legolas is Thranduil's son, so his presence in Mirkwood is logical. Galadriel could be visiting Rivendell. But major roles, no.