20-03-2019, 10:04 PM
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Re: Game of Thrones
Originally Posted by Tachyon
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I read Tolkein's books over 50 years ago, and have re-read them many times since. The GoT books stand up well in complexity to LotR, but to be fair you can't compare the GoT TV series to the books, in the same manner you can't compare the LotR films to the books. The books are always - to me at least - better than films or TV. The books have more time to flesh out plots and characters and (to use an old cliche) the scenery is better. 
In the same way that the LotR films are cut-down, simplified and abridged versions of the books, the GoT TV series is also cut-down, simplified and abridged. The adult themes can put people off, true, but that's up to the individual.
The "book vs film" issue is, for me, just complicating things.
Can we compare LOTR films with GoT TV then?
Even though the LOTR films are abridged (because the books are so long and involved) the films were nevertheless pretty brilliant and faithful to the book and to most avid reader's interpretations of the books.
Is GoT acting and content comparable to LOTR films?
Or is GoT just like the Spartacus TV series, a load of dumbed down tosh full of nudity to keep viewers?
20-03-2019, 10:43 PM
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Re: Game of Thrones
Originally Posted by Realist
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Thanks for the reply Tachyon......Is GoT acting and content comparable to LOTR films?
Or is GoT just like the Spartacus TV series, a load of dumbed down tosh full of nudity to keep viewers?
There is a LOT less blood, guts, sex and casual nudity in GoT than in Spartacus - which I felt was over the top a lot of the time - but it does have its moments.
20-03-2019, 10:51 PM
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Re: Game of Thrones
I haven't seen any of it either John, not having Sky.I do buy box sets but only when a series has completely finished - that is all seasons of it. I buy the actual DVD box as they are handy at the weekends when I'm up most of the night (due to my night shift hours still lingering!) to throw on a full disc.
I'm like you mate, not really into fantasy and preferring 'real time' human storylines, but everyone I know who has seen it say it's excellent.
I have it on my list as a future box to buy after Banshee and Better Call Saul. Deeply into the brilliant Homeland at the moment
20-03-2019, 11:30 PM
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Re: Game of Thrones
Originally Posted by Realist
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Well I too have never yet seen GoTI keep wondering whether to get a boxed set and binge it.
My problem . . . .
I am a keen Fantasy fan but by that I mean proper fantasy and for me Tolkein's Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings are my Bible. The best. Untouchable in their depth of Lore, depth of characters, the mix of adventure and love story and so on.
US TV is sadly awash with pathetic series that all follow the same formula. Special effects, lots of blatant nudity and no depth, no thinking, just dumbed down crap. The recent series Spartacus is a prime example.
I've seen snippets of GoT and at face value it appears to be a "Spartacus" type of thing. That's why I have hesitated thus far.
I need a real Tolkein fan, someone who really understands and cherishes the books, to tell me whether GoT comes anywhere near Tolkein or whether it's just US trash.
Anyone out there in that category?
20-03-2019, 11:38 PM
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Re: Game of Thrones
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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Right here, Realist, and - trust me - GofT is trash compared with Tolkien - should not even be mentioned in the same thread!!
ok, such was my suspicion and worry
There was another TV series based on the Terry Brooks Shannara novels. Called the Shannara Chrionicles.
Again it was mostly trashy teen romance fodder. Nothing like the atmosphere I got from reading the books many years ago.
I might have to try the first series of GoT just to satisfy myself, that is if I can get hold of a borrowed copy.
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