Let us let the LOTR creators know what we liked about the movie...and why we're still here talking about it.
Far and away, the theme suggested in item #1 below has hooked me to LOTR:
1. Even the suggestion of a threat greater than the Shadows.
How can that be possible, I asked myself throughout the movie. Worse than a huge, billion-year old empire that embodies and perpetuates Chaos? Worse than one that required a coalition of all known races to defeat? Take off. I am a fan that refuses to dig for extra TV show info on the web, trusting to JMS to present me on the TV screen exactly what I need to know. The idea of such a threat, and what possibly could be done to counter it, has **absolutely** committed me to LOTR. What is that clever devil JMS up to?
Bring...it...on.
2. There were some truly hilarious moments.
Some of G'Kar's lines were LOL funny...a gravity wave swept me off my couch and cramped my stomach several times during the movie. The other time I chuckled was when the burly Drahzi crewman had his shoving contest with the Drahzi ambassador. Beautiful. Definitely appealing to this macho viewer, who believes that all meaningful communication is delivered via a moderate thrashing
The Narn technician's temper tantrum in the engine room was also humorously memorable, if simply because it reminded me of an incident when I allowed a computer system to piss me off enough to take a crack at the monitor screen....which cleared my head enough to then fix the problem. Pain is wonderful that way.
Pain as part of a Narn troubleshooting feedback-loop?
3. A solid and varied cast that caught and held my attention.
I identified with the pensive, thoughtful, slightly brooding personality of the Captain. I am waiting for his to lose his cool and take someone's head off. What *really* is bugging this guy? That tension, me the viewer watching his self control and wondering if I would lose my cool in *his* place in *that* situation, has me rooting for him.
I liked the ferocity of the unleashed Liandra in her weapons-interface mode. I think that she is a character with a great deal of growth potential as the series (oh pls oh pls) continues.
Let me say this, also, without being insulting, provocative or anything else: She is very pretty without being from the cookie-cutter-supermodel mold. A cute girl-next-door who kicks azz without having to wear an unusually revealing uniform. Mucho Bravo!
I liked the thoughtful Minbari 1st Officer, and especially his humorous counter thrusts to the Captain's banter. The human Captain/Minbari 1st Officer relationship is reminiscent of Kirk and Spock...or perhaps Spock and McCoy. Perhaps an offhanded salute to one of the enduring symbiotic relationships in TV SciFi...
I liked the idea of female Narn engineer with a short fuse. Would you really want such a personality riding herd on your engine room? A nice touch on the part of JMS to write this part. A ship (or any group entity) doesn't realistically included perfectly qualified people occupying perfectly suited positions. Will she punch a hole in a wall and decompress the compartment, successfully grow into this position, or move to another crew position? (By the way, is it me, or do crewmembers in TV SciFi rarely move to another role? Why not?) Something to look for as the show progresses.
See my humor comments above for some of my appreciation for the burly Drahzi crewman. While SciFi is intellectual in nature, there is a role and a place for persons of great physical strength. I await the series to see feats of physical strength from the Drazhi, with both noble and humorous consequences.
Yes, the quiet Minbari healer. An excellent addition. Why would I say that, when it is fashionable to appreciate and promote assertive forwardness in women (and especially men)? Because leadership and admirable success does not have to be shouted out, or performed from the front of the class. Quiet competence is easily overlooked (which is one reason to employ it professionally as a form of camoflage?). What are we overlooking about this character?...is what intrigues me about her.
4. A fighter-class (?) ship that swoops and dives and uses tactics to win.
The above statement is subjective and is my opinion only. While in my heart I wanted Martel to get a White-Star class ship or larger, I came to accept this is a growth area for the crew's career and for the show. As a matter of fact, they basically get a partially functional piece of garbage.
I think to myself, why NOT have them get ships shot out from under them every season? A crew with multiple vessels/systems under it's belt would be most valuable. It would give them a nice season-to-season transition to boot. Okay, enough speculation.
But these are the kind of thoughts that occur to me as I swallow the idea of allying with Rangers flying around a small ship that uses only pulsing weapons. Don't they even get one continuous-beam class weapon (this poster now makes whining noise, then stops geeking out).
Finally: I challenge all of you nay-saying posters out there to clear your head and let the producers, actors, and writers know what you liked, also. You wouldn't have bothered to post unless you ultimately support a successful LOTR. *Balanced* feedback is the key to progress!
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Far and away, the theme suggested in item #1 below has hooked me to LOTR:
1. Even the suggestion of a threat greater than the Shadows.
How can that be possible, I asked myself throughout the movie. Worse than a huge, billion-year old empire that embodies and perpetuates Chaos? Worse than one that required a coalition of all known races to defeat? Take off. I am a fan that refuses to dig for extra TV show info on the web, trusting to JMS to present me on the TV screen exactly what I need to know. The idea of such a threat, and what possibly could be done to counter it, has **absolutely** committed me to LOTR. What is that clever devil JMS up to?
Bring...it...on.
2. There were some truly hilarious moments.
Some of G'Kar's lines were LOL funny...a gravity wave swept me off my couch and cramped my stomach several times during the movie. The other time I chuckled was when the burly Drahzi crewman had his shoving contest with the Drahzi ambassador. Beautiful. Definitely appealing to this macho viewer, who believes that all meaningful communication is delivered via a moderate thrashing
The Narn technician's temper tantrum in the engine room was also humorously memorable, if simply because it reminded me of an incident when I allowed a computer system to piss me off enough to take a crack at the monitor screen....which cleared my head enough to then fix the problem. Pain is wonderful that way.
Pain as part of a Narn troubleshooting feedback-loop?
3. A solid and varied cast that caught and held my attention.
I identified with the pensive, thoughtful, slightly brooding personality of the Captain. I am waiting for his to lose his cool and take someone's head off. What *really* is bugging this guy? That tension, me the viewer watching his self control and wondering if I would lose my cool in *his* place in *that* situation, has me rooting for him.
I liked the ferocity of the unleashed Liandra in her weapons-interface mode. I think that she is a character with a great deal of growth potential as the series (oh pls oh pls) continues.
Let me say this, also, without being insulting, provocative or anything else: She is very pretty without being from the cookie-cutter-supermodel mold. A cute girl-next-door who kicks azz without having to wear an unusually revealing uniform. Mucho Bravo!
I liked the thoughtful Minbari 1st Officer, and especially his humorous counter thrusts to the Captain's banter. The human Captain/Minbari 1st Officer relationship is reminiscent of Kirk and Spock...or perhaps Spock and McCoy. Perhaps an offhanded salute to one of the enduring symbiotic relationships in TV SciFi...
I liked the idea of female Narn engineer with a short fuse. Would you really want such a personality riding herd on your engine room? A nice touch on the part of JMS to write this part. A ship (or any group entity) doesn't realistically included perfectly qualified people occupying perfectly suited positions. Will she punch a hole in a wall and decompress the compartment, successfully grow into this position, or move to another crew position? (By the way, is it me, or do crewmembers in TV SciFi rarely move to another role? Why not?) Something to look for as the show progresses.
See my humor comments above for some of my appreciation for the burly Drahzi crewman. While SciFi is intellectual in nature, there is a role and a place for persons of great physical strength. I await the series to see feats of physical strength from the Drazhi, with both noble and humorous consequences.
Yes, the quiet Minbari healer. An excellent addition. Why would I say that, when it is fashionable to appreciate and promote assertive forwardness in women (and especially men)? Because leadership and admirable success does not have to be shouted out, or performed from the front of the class. Quiet competence is easily overlooked (which is one reason to employ it professionally as a form of camoflage?). What are we overlooking about this character?...is what intrigues me about her.
4. A fighter-class (?) ship that swoops and dives and uses tactics to win.
The above statement is subjective and is my opinion only. While in my heart I wanted Martel to get a White-Star class ship or larger, I came to accept this is a growth area for the crew's career and for the show. As a matter of fact, they basically get a partially functional piece of garbage.
I think to myself, why NOT have them get ships shot out from under them every season? A crew with multiple vessels/systems under it's belt would be most valuable. It would give them a nice season-to-season transition to boot. Okay, enough speculation.
But these are the kind of thoughts that occur to me as I swallow the idea of allying with Rangers flying around a small ship that uses only pulsing weapons. Don't they even get one continuous-beam class weapon (this poster now makes whining noise, then stops geeking out).
Finally: I challenge all of you nay-saying posters out there to clear your head and let the producers, actors, and writers know what you liked, also. You wouldn't have bothered to post unless you ultimately support a successful LOTR. *Balanced* feedback is the key to progress!
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