This Is Not a Review of The Hobbit

[labingi]

This is not a review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, but I’ll share some impressions for context. Though it kept me entertained, I didn’t think it was very good. The story felt padded; the implausible action scenes lacked tension; the moralizing was often forced. But for all that, I’m glad the movie was made because it means that the

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[shimere277]

And no one has a right (regardless of the current law of the land) to tell any person not to re-envision that narrative however they wish.

I agree completely. We're so indoctrinated by law that we tend to forget that copyright is a relatively recent development, whereas the creation of art is innate to human nature.

I think of it like parenting. If you want your children to live, you have to let them find their own way in the world. Artists who discourage such re-imagining decrease the chance that their creations will survive.

[labingi]

That's very well put. Thanks!

[a_ngua]

Lovely… ((((review)))) ^_~
I haven’t saw the film yet but I saw trailer… it's there already :(
Hm, somehow I don’t find myself in agreement with everything stated above, remember Kira and the whole generation of “AnK fans” brought up on Taming Riki?

While we are at “reviews”, I’m still waiting for AnK’s last volume review?
I do hope you’ll write one, really looking forward to read it! ^^

[labingi]

I still have not read the last volume of AnK. I guess it's out now? I should read it and review, just to be complete. :-)

Hm, somehow I don’t find myself in agreement with everything stated above, remember Kira and the whole generation of “AnK fans” brought up on Taming Riki?

I have to say, I don't understand what you are saying here. I'm not sure what "Kira" you're referring to; is this an AnK reference? I think you're making a comment about derivative works, but I'm not sure what the comment is. Explain? :)

[a_ngua]

Sorry for the late reply