The Lord of the Rings remains rewatchable because it's accessible to all, feels whole, remains timeless, and is perfectly crafted to make cinema love it.
Great article and I agree with almost all of it. The one omission is that the further observation “it’s authentic” could be added. By that I mean it feels entirely integrated with the tone of the source material. As such it carries the original fan base (which is passionate and large).
This stands in huge contrast to productions such as the dreadful “Rings of Power”, the Disney Star Wars sequels, the Witcher or the Wheel of Time etc where creators try and impose their own world view on cultural/ racial issues and end up landing on their faces. Jackson specifically and deliberately avoided the “modern audience” bear trap. That is why it is a timeless masterpiece.
Solid breakdown on why LOTR keeps working for cinemas. That completness factor really matters,I've seen how other franchises struggle when they try to replicate marathon screenings without a unified production. The timeless VFX point is spot-on too, practical effects age way better than pure CG.
Great article and I agree with almost all of it. The one omission is that the further observation “it’s authentic” could be added. By that I mean it feels entirely integrated with the tone of the source material. As such it carries the original fan base (which is passionate and large).
This stands in huge contrast to productions such as the dreadful “Rings of Power”, the Disney Star Wars sequels, the Witcher or the Wheel of Time etc where creators try and impose their own world view on cultural/ racial issues and end up landing on their faces. Jackson specifically and deliberately avoided the “modern audience” bear trap. That is why it is a timeless masterpiece.
My all-time favourite trilogy. I could watch it over and over again and still be on edge when Frodo gets to Mount Doom!
Only seen the trilogy once but this is one of the most insightful articles I’ve ever read about a film. Thank you!
Solid breakdown on why LOTR keeps working for cinemas. That completness factor really matters,I've seen how other franchises struggle when they try to replicate marathon screenings without a unified production. The timeless VFX point is spot-on too, practical effects age way better than pure CG.