[nopardons]

I bought the boxed set and THE HOBBIT in 1965, when it first came out that way. I thought that, from the " buzz ",that I would LOVE it; as it sounded right up my alley. In those days, I read a book through, even if I hated it. I couldn't make it through the first third of THE HOBBIT. I scanned the first RING book and never looked at them again.

I watched the first movie. It was so-so. I tried to watch the second movie and couldn't stand it. I didn't even make it through the 1/2 way point.

I saw Lynch's movie of " DUNE " and loved it. Then I read the books and watched the two mini series ; which I didn't care for.

What can I say? That's just the way it is. LOL

[Fledermaus]

Wow, you watched "Dune" and then read it? So many people would never do that!

I watched "Jaws" and then read the book also. The book was much better.

I didn't mind "Dune" or LOTR when I read them except for the length. I skipped over a few dozen pages of descriptions of mountainous scenery. Thus, the movies are great to give me the view.

I loved both movies and haven't seen the last one yet but will when it comes out on DVD.

I, as I'm sure I've mentioned, don't like going to movie theaters.