The Lord of the Rings: A Better End to Saruman
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Dear Mr. Jackson,
We, the fans of "The Lord of the Rings" thank you for remaining true to the spirit of the books throughout much of your cinematic translation of this classic work. We are grateful for the care and attention to detail that has been the hallmark of these films. We completely understand that many aspects of the books could not be included in the finished movies, but we would like you to understand that there is one change we do not agree is in the spirit of the original text, nor in the tenor of the rest of the film. Please know that we, the undersigned, are extremely disappointed at the intended change in the death of Saruman and the unsophisticated vampire "in-joke" by which his character meets his end in the film by being impaled upon a spike.
We urgently request that this decision be reconsidered while there is still time to change it. We request that the cinematic rendition of Saruman's death be in closer accord with Tolkien's original text, understanding that there would be changes because of the truncation of the story line.
Below is a brief list of elements that we want to see included, with the understanding that the requirements of film length and current storyline may or may not accommodate them :
- That Saruman should be given a chance to repent of his evil.
- That he should reject that opportunity.
- That Wormtongue should subsequently betray Saruman.
- That the physical effects of Saruman's death should more closely match the description given in the text.
We thank you for the contribution of your considerable talents to these films, and for your serious consideration of this request.
From the Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings"
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Margaret G
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I've been reading the books for over 30 years, and I have so much appreciated your devotion to the spirit of Tolkien and your excellent portrayal of the characters. I would like to see the next film continue in this vein especially in the matter of Saruma
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Sanna S
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Please, don't let Saruman die in this way. It would be much better way to do it like in the book.
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Is not that the spirit is changed, maybe a little, but the development of the character that Saruman represents is very important. His influence, and how he rejected the good and how Wormtongue betrayed his "master" in certain manner. How the power and th
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Bess Norris
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I agree, thank you so much for taking the time to listen. I am not sure if the scouring of the shire is necessary, but Saruman should be given a chance to repent, and it WOULD be funny to see Billy Boyd and Domonique Monaghan's pipe weed get stolen. Just
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