Call me what one will, but I am not a LOTR fan. I enjoyed the movies( although the trees getting up and doing battle was a bit ridiculous for me). I read the hobbit, and I didnt like it all. I tried to start on the first book in the ring series when the first movie came out- but it just lost my interest.
I suppose the problem is, I am not a fan of fantasy- I'd rather create my own symbolic fantasy worlds- then have another stuff his down my throat. The biggest reason I hate fantasy, is how non-human they seem to be- every one is virtous, and there is justice and order-or that justice, order, and other ideals can be won with a ring or magic sword or some other ridiculous plot line- fuck that- thats not human( although Tolkein seems to be a very human writer- in examing certain human emotions- still the whole ring thing being totally evil- and this eye being totally evil- why is he so fucking evil- nothing is that evil- it's to damn black and white for my taste).
I have always found it fascinating how many male fans there are of fantasy- even guys one would not expect to be fans. SO, I suppose it is natural that a genre so masculine( metal), would draw on this LOTR fascination. Still, I just cant believe how many bands- and good bands too- that play this Tolkein inspired material. Cant they make up their own stories and fantasy worlds- like a Mindcrime- or even some of these other power metal bands that have their own fantasy story lines?
Oh well those are just my opinions on the subject- take them for what they are- opinions. I really dont care if one likes fantasy- or if one doesnt agree with me.
