Adapted from celebrated author J.R.R.
So much so,The Lord of the Ringshas become a holiday staple celebrated by millions around the globe.
My parents tolerated the Harry Potter movies, with their hammy acting and slapstick gags.
They lovedThe Lord of the Rings, and so did I and my younger sister.
I apparently was not alone.
Both movies were successful in their own right, with the latter eventually even winning a Best Picture Oscar.
At first glance, there is nothing overtly festive about the narrative themes in theLord of the Rings.
Truly, it is the meek that inherit the Earth.
Those Judeo-Christian themes certainly arent included in the movies by accident.
Tolkien was himself a lifelong devout Roman Catholic who imbued his work with his theological outlook.
These memes help keep movies alive in a good-natured and proto-viral sort of way.
Another factor inThe Lord of the Rings enduring appeal also comes from the sheer quality behind the ambitious production.
By contrast, Jackson kept quite a bit of his work in-camera rather than adding everything in post-production.
al for Tolkiens even more family-friendly novel.
Simply put, the magic was gone.
RewatchingThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy remained a tradition every Christmas season.
AddingThe Hobbittrilogy to that tradition didnt take.
