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Post by xerxez on Jan 2, 2012 13:10:58 GMT -6
Has anyone else seen this? Just discovered it this morning quite by accident. It is an unofficial prequel to the LOTR films which tells the tale of Aragorn's father Arathor, his mother Gilraen, and the band of Dundedain rangers led by Arathorn as they contend with Orcs sent to slay Isildur'e heirs. The opening scenes clunk a bit but after this it is very absorbing and has some beautiful story, scenery, character acting and plot. It's low budget but not badly done--the orcs look just a tad Halloweenish but it does not detract from the film experience. I was very touched by the movie, it is very faithful to Tolkien's Middle Earth and was made with love. Here is that link: www.bornofhope.com/FilmYouTube.htmlAnd it's face book page: www.facebook.com/pages/Born-of-Hope/23411734398?sk=wallAnd in case anyone missed the previous prequel, "Hunt for Gollum", which is also a great little film that recounts Aragorn's tracking and catching of Gollum, here is that link as well: www.thehuntforgollum.com/updates.htmI am planning on writing a review of Born of Hope on my blog after I reserach the film a little more and go back to the books a bit. The official website of the film has the soundtrack (which is quite good) available for free download and would make some great D&D background music! Enjoy.
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Post by xerxez on Jan 2, 2012 13:15:00 GMT -6
Nix on the review-just discovered the film was from 2009, but I just found it. So in case, like me, you are hella behind the times, and missed them, I'll leave this up!
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Post by Sean Michael Kelly on Jan 2, 2012 13:22:37 GMT -6
I saw and downloaded a copy of "Born of Hope" about a year ago, BUT never heard of the "Hunt for Gollum" thanks for the tip, I'll check it out!
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