The Lord of the Rings (LOTR), based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien, the father of modern High Fantasy.
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien transformed fantasy. It spawned role playing games and inspired countless imitations - it literally embraced and celebrated the Celtic and Norse cultures that inspired it. Tolkien's aim was to create a mythology for Britain, and he succeeded - LOTR is truly a cultural phenomenon.
The Lord of the Rings film by Peter Jackson transformed fantasy on film. Before Jackson, fantasy films were usually low budget affairs, a niche. This film paved the way for Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and the rest.
Do yourself a favor: Read Lord of the Rings, then watch Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings - an adaption of the books that is faithful and revered by all true "Hobbit Heads."
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien transformed fantasy. It spawned role playing games and inspired countless imitations - it literally embraced and celebrated the Celtic and Norse cultures that inspired it. Tolkien's aim was to create a mythology for Britain, and he succeeded - LOTR is truly a cultural phenomenon.
The Lord of the Rings film by Peter Jackson transformed fantasy on film. Before Jackson, fantasy films were usually low budget affairs, a niche. This film paved the way for Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and the rest.
Do yourself a favor: Read Lord of the Rings, then watch Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings - an adaption of the books that is faithful and revered by all true "Hobbit Heads."