Middle Earth Ranger Forum

I'm not sure if others on this forum are aware of this fan film, which is loosely the Luthien and Beren story, call "Ranger."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf3Kit2V0CI

That is well done.

The throwing of the sword to decide direction is rather weird.

Other things, details mostly. Bearded Elves, decidedly non-Elvish housing, etc. Minor stuff.

I would say it is inspired by Beren and Luthien, rather than a rendition of it, however loosely.

Still, it is a well done piece. Worth watching indeed.

Apparently someone is trying to do 'The Silmarillion'. I personally would love to see a movie, properly made, of the 'Children of Hurin'. Sadly, that won't happen. It should be obvious by now that my preferred periods are First and Second Age...and I adore the Silmarillion.

Eledhwen

Eledhwen wrote:That is well done.

The throwing of the sword to decide direction is rather weird.

Other things, details mostly. Bearded Elves, decidedly non-Elvish housing, etc. Minor stuff.

I would say it is inspired by Beren and Luthien, rather than a rendition of it, however loosely.

Still, it is a well done piece. Worth watching indeed.

Apparently someone is trying to do 'The Silmarillion'. I personally would love to see a movie, properly made, of the 'Children of Hurin'. Sadly, that won't happen. It should be obvious by now that my preferred periods are First and Second Age...and I adore the Silmarillion.

Eledhwen

I know I've read about a character throwing a sword to decide which way to go, but I agree- weird, and showcased that it was a wobbly prop sword.

Yeah- a balding, curly haired paunchy Elf king with a whispy beard? Not so much.

Also- what Ranger would build a fire in the middle of a bunch of pine needles?

But overall, I agree that 'inspired by Luthien and Beren' is accurate. Nice production quality and some beautiful scenery.

If this was Tolkien, Randir would have been a better name, and the girl in the film is gorgeous!

Ken

Very nicely done, a great little story, Tolkien or not. well worth the view thanks!