This is an epic fantasy battle. Almost two weeks after the premiere of HBO Game of thrones predecessor dragon house is also expected The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerA prequel to Amazon Prime Video that takes place thousands of years before the events of Peter Jackson’s previous films.
It’s an ambitious venture for Amazon, with the studio shelling out at least $1 billion for five seasons of the JRR Tolkien series (and just $465 million for the first eight episodes). Without Jackson’s intervention, power rings takes a different approach to Tolkien’s Middle-earth, addressing references to the second age and delving into elven history.
The review embargo was lifted on Wednesday morning and early responses were mostly positive. While most praised the project for its promising story and impressive cinematography, some reviews were mixed as skepticism about such a high price tag for a beloved franchise remains.
Read key excerpts from some of the most famous early reviews.
the hollywood reporterDaniel Feinberg calls the show “a promising start”. He writes, “In the second episode, the story really starts to move, and there are characters and scenes that I found completely fascinating in the way that a show like this requires for long-term survival, including some of the effects and scale. epic. decrease a little. Technically impressive, quite ambitious, full of easter eggs that I’m pretty sure I’m not smart enough to make, and since my interest in different stories already varies so much, I could fall off a dubious cliff any time.
BBCStephen Kelly writes: “What makes [Rings of Power] Working so far is what it did Lord of the Rings Work: The seriousness of its interpretations and the sincerity of its writing. Showrunners JD Payne and Patrick McKay May Have Came Out of Nothing to Develop power rings, but they show Tolkien’s smooth rhythms, majesty and musicianship. It’s nice to hear the characters talk.”
tv lineDave Nemetz shares an equally positive sentiment, writing: “power rings It’s not just good, it’s great: a wonderfully immersive and grandly ambitious show packed with stunning visuals and compelling storylines. More importantly, it captures the same sense of dread we feel when watching it. Lord of the Rings Movies, the ones we don’t see often on the small screen.”
IGNAlex Steadman also says: “Not only is it one of the best looking TV shows I’ve ever seen, it goes hand in hand with blockbusters on the big screen. What’s amazing about the cinematography is not just how meticulously it captures the diverse geography of Middle-earth, from snow-capped mountain peaks to Khazad-Duma, but how it captures the faces of actors during important conversations.
indie yarnBen Travers gives the show a B grade and writes “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Breathing life, offering enough reason to believe, interpreting its own story over time, and optimizing its own strengths, Prime Video’s creation can make its brilliant mark on JRR Tolkien’s ever-expanding world. True chemistry generates humor and anguish. An extensive set that undoubtedly includes epic battles. Yes, the grandeur of the show is almost too much – all those high-flying shots of fantasy cities and the hustle of glittering landscapes are enough to make it routine. Still, the big show’s main stumbling block is the same as many ambitious sequels, prequels, and spin-offs in the streaming age: there’s no real risk of over-familiarity. Investing large amounts of money is not the same as investing in beliefs, inclinations and a sense of humanity. It’s easy enough to satisfy the masses with a nostalgic dot-to-dot game; It is much more difficult to compose your own label, which deserves to be admired.”
weekly entertainmentDarren Franich has a more negative view, calling the show a “disaster”. He writes, “There are ways to make a prequel and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power it hurts them. It takes six or seven things everyone remembers from the famous movie trilogy, adds a water tank, doesn’t amuse anyone, teases secrets that aren’t secrets, and sends the best character on a meaningless detour. The last is the super elf Galadriel (Morphyd Clarke), who spends the premiere telling people to worry about Sauron. In response, the people tell him not to worry about Sauron. That’s one hour down, with seven to go at the end of this season. Does that sound like a billion dollars yet?
The GuardianRebecca Nicholson compares power rings This one Game of thrones prequel, claims the Amazon show is “so amazing dragon house He looks like a fan. Nicholson writes, “Episode two and the arrival of the dwarves need a sense of immersion to blossom, a sense that this is a fully realized world worth jumping into with all your heart. The dwarves anchor him and assuage the show’s most pompous instincts. It’s not much of a spoiler to say that the initial idyll is soon broken. The Elves’ insistence that “our days of war are over” is more illusion than cold political analysis. From the start, there are signs that a breakout is in the air, and it doesn’t take long for those signs to turn into sirens, sounding loud alerts. When it’s scary, it’s really scary. By the end of the second episode, it’s incredibly tense and a lot scarier than I expected. “
varietyCaroline Framke writes: “It is now safe to say that Amazon has put its coffers into this property, resulting in a perfectly profitable adaptation that builds on the wonderful adventures with an evident respect and love for the important myths behind them. As the series progresses, consolidating plots and abandoning page-to-screen literary translation, it will become clear just how well power rings able to remain rooted in its venerable source while inevitably transforming it into something new.”
Los Angeles TimesRobert Lloyd argues that while many thought power rings It would be a disaster, “It’s not.” Lloyd writes: “While many like the minute details of Tolkien’s cosmological, historical, and anthropological appendices, what matters is that the series tells a good story, or stories, as there are several that take some effort to connect. narration. And my verdict on this matter is… here and there it happens. Now and again. Some scenarios work better than others. ”
VultureKathryn Vannarendonk writes: “The entire kit and cable are too big to fail. The story is broad enough to fill the show’s massive map, and where its fantastical installations promise stunning scenarios, such as a battle with an ice troll or ships sailing through lands of the undead. power rings keep those promises. Your emotional core, while simplified, is equally large and open. This is an honest show where there is no room for cynicism. It’s all about friendship or honor, greed or power, and it would be all too easy to read it all as complete nonsense if he wasn’t completely committed to that sincerity in every punch.
vanity fairEsther Zuckerman says the prequel is a success”[capturing] Soul’ from Tolkien’s source material and Jackson’s earlier films. Zuckerman also praises Galadriel’s portrayal of Clarke, writing, “Clarke’s portrayal is the anchor of the series: she is both the omniscient narrator and the protagonist. The character is portrayed by Cate Blanchett in the Jackson films as an ethereal force of benevolence that can turn terrifying at any moment. Meanwhile, Clarke manages to stubbornly cling to Galadriel and move around without losing her elven magic touch. Even when she cringes in anger, he seems to float on the floor.
the first two episodes The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Premieres on Premier Video on September 2. New episodes will follow weekly.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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