Dernhelm
August 15th,2002, 04:46 PM
Has anyone listened to the BBC Radio Production of LOTR? It is a MUST have for the completely obsessed fan. This production is so superbly done from it's adaptation and of course the, the performances of the actors. I'd love to hear your opinions about the production. Here's mine:
The adaptation is very close to the book. It does lack the encoutner in the Barrows and you won't hear from Tom either but other than that, it is very faithful to the story. Even when there are parts with no dialogue, the listener can easily picture what is going on.
There are many fine performances of note, particulary Gollum and Gandalf, but it is Ian Holmes who turns in a completely captivating performance as Frodo Baggins hands down. Mr. Holmes is so honest as an actor. He doesn't hold back one bit from portraying all facets of Frodo. When Frodo is in mental or physical pain, you as the listner truly believe he is because of Mr. Holmes' skillful performance. If the Grey Havens Cd doesn't make you cry, then nothing will. What do you think?
The adaptation is very close to the book. It does lack the encoutner in the Barrows and you won't hear from Tom either but other than that, it is very faithful to the story. Even when there are parts with no dialogue, the listener can easily picture what is going on.
There are many fine performances of note, particulary Gollum and Gandalf, but it is Ian Holmes who turns in a completely captivating performance as Frodo Baggins hands down. Mr. Holmes is so honest as an actor. He doesn't hold back one bit from portraying all facets of Frodo. When Frodo is in mental or physical pain, you as the listner truly believe he is because of Mr. Holmes' skillful performance. If the Grey Havens Cd doesn't make you cry, then nothing will. What do you think?