Worst Example Of Expository Movie Dialogue

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The one that bothers me the most, bothers me because it’s in one of my very favorite movies.

They’re standing around in Rivendell, having decided who would accompany the Ringbearer. Elrond puts his hand on his chin and says:

Hmmm…Nine companions…You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring!

…as the music swells to a majestic crescendo, like they really tried to force the title into the dialog. The rest of the movie was so well done that that really sticks out and makes me cringe.

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I’ll second that one, Joe. The line in the book (not to be a purist, but…) would have fit much better, I think.

[sub]“Nine walkers, set against the nine riders, a good omen,” or something to that effect. It’s been a while since I read it last.[/sub]