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mordor136
12-15-2001, 09:51 PM
Move over N'sync(question spelling) and Brittany Spears. Here come rotten Nazgul and an elf maiden that is thousands of years old.<BR>I can see the articles in teenage girls magazines now. "If that special Nazgul in your life dosen't seem to notice you just put on an evil magic ring and he will sniff you out."(how attractive)Legolas and Arwen were voted this months hottest people by AOL.<BR>Flashing on my screen now(yes right now) is a sign reading "Hobbit Hotties". This makes me sick. What do you think? Well gotta go root for my dream orc woman in the Miss Mordor Pagent!

Ionia Luffs Reindeer
12-15-2001, 10:15 PM
That's a bit too close to the truth to be comfortable. Elijah Wood junkies everywhere. My cousin sent me a pic of the "Fab Foursome" in leather jackets smirking... ouch.

Elrian
12-16-2001, 02:39 AM
I can just visualize that pageant <BR>My vote is for Samwise the Hobbit Hottie <P>Unless of course the Elven men can be voted for.

Ionia Luffs Reindeer
12-16-2001, 11:07 AM
*dies laughing* <P>/pointless message

Leanne Anderson
12-16-2001, 05:53 PM
I also noticed the Hobbit Hotties thing on AOL and almost puked. It's ridiculous. It's a good thing Proffesor Tolkien isn't alive to see this.

Inziladun
12-17-2001, 08:29 AM
The very idea of 'Hobbit Sex Symbols' causes a feeling of revulsion and a marked loss of appetite.

Elrian
12-17-2001, 09:05 PM
You must be male, and have not seen the Rosie Cotton pics yet

Ionia Luffs Reindeer
12-17-2001, 09:12 PM
See now we're all interested... do tell where you found a pichur of Rosie Cotton.

Zippo
12-17-2001, 09:15 PM
geez if only people knew that hobbits were supposed to fat....

Marileangorifurnimaluim
12-18-2001, 11:17 PM
With a long stop at the Green Dragon, even Hobbits start to look good.. *bleary look around* I've had dibs on Frodo for years, thag you very buch.

Elrian
12-19-2001, 02:34 AM
There's a Rosie Cotton trading/game card put out by Decipher <A HREF="http://www.decipher.com/lordoftherings/cardlists/fellowship/small/309rosiecottonhobbitonlass.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.decipher.com/lordoftherings/cardlists/fellowship/small/309rosiecottonhobbitonlass.html</A>

Banazîr
12-19-2001, 10:03 AM
this makes me sick too, and I'm no male

silme-ranaa
12-23-2001, 08:25 PM
*pukes all over the keyboard*

Marileangorifurnimaluim
12-26-2001, 01:56 AM
More like an Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, etc., etc. sex symbols.

Elendur
12-26-2001, 06:11 AM
Who cares. If you dont like it, then dont look for it.

Nenya
12-26-2001, 10:40 AM
But hey, where's the "Who's the sexiest dwarf" poll??? And imagine "Miss Dwarf 2002"...

Lush
12-27-2001, 11:28 PM
OK, whatever, I LIKE LEGOLAS. A lot. You can say I like Orlano Bloom, but he is quite separate from his character (he's an English brat who smokes and bungee-jumps, and I'm not ready for a man like that to be in my life). But Legolas, in the movie, and in the books (as I am discovering), is extremely attractive. Roll your eyes at me all you want, call me immature, whack me with half a sword. If I met someone like that, I would brave all the slimy orcs in the world to accompany him on his journey, and fight Gimli to the death for his attention.

Maluriel
12-28-2001, 12:08 AM
I wish people didn't turn everything into sexuality or that kind of love. there are other points to the stories. Personally, I like the guy who plays Legolas, because I like the actor already (he's a punk like me ) and he plays my favorite character: an elf. but i understand your frustration

QueenMag
12-28-2001, 03:45 AM
It's pretty futile to rail against it ... Jackson didn't cast unattractive actors in these roles, and the very nature of their characters makes them appealing. In addition, some of these actors (e.g. Wood, Bean, Mortensen) have been around for a long while; they are not *just* Frodo, Boromir and Aragorn. They had fan bases before this film, and can be identified with other roles as well. <P>People's imaginations will be inspired, and it's nearly impossible to contain that - short of forbidding the cast from any sort of junkets or publicity. Still, I had a crush on Aragorn from the books - before I even heard of the film; it had nothing to do with photo shoots or AOL (do people still use AOL?).

Lush
12-28-2001, 01:39 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Maluriel:<BR><STRONG>Personally, I like the guy who plays Legolas, because I like the actor already (he's a punk like me ) and he plays my favorite character: an elf. but i understand your frustration</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Orlando Bloom is hilarious! I'd never invite a man like that "upstairs for a cup of coffee," but he would probably be interesting to meet. <BR>It's interesting how the contrast between him and his character works out:<BR>Bloom is a badass, but not in a physical sort of way, meaning I can't imagine him beating anyone up (has he?). Legolas is the kind of sweet and innocent guy...I mean elf, that you'd bring home to meet mommy; but when he smells orc and whips that bow out, he turns into a blond, baby-faced version of Commando. Fascinating!

Evil Anya
12-28-2001, 04:03 PM
It doesn't bother me that so many people in the movie were so good looking, what bothers me is the way the media plays it up with all this "hobbit hotties" and Teen magazine crap. Could a society be more obsessed with celebrities and people's physical appearances? I don't think there is anything wrong with people finding others attractive, it's just the obsession with looks and celebrity that bothers me. I can only imagine that if 'unnatractive'(as it's all subjective) people had been cast people would never stop talking about how "ugly" they are because humans have this natural tendency to judge on looks. I don't exclude myself from this. Yes, perhaps the hobbits were attractive, but IMO it didn't take away from their portyal of hobbits.

Son of Gondor
12-28-2001, 09:54 PM
As much as we may all be repulsed by this crass "hobbit hotties" (wipe that puke of your keyboard whoever did it) We have to remember that such companies as AOL have to pander the non-Tolkienite and therefore ignorant public. Ergo, you must advertize your hobbits, elves, and dashing men as studs in photo shoots to drool over.<P>Footnote: Gimli has gotten no respect!! And when's that dwarf pagent on?

Elrian
12-29-2001, 04:11 AM
AOL actually pushed The Potter movie more than Rings anyway. Imagine Potter Hotties, it's too early in the morning to be laughing this hard I'll stick to the Elves myself and leave the Hobbit and Mirkwood Hotties to the teenagers. <BR>Dwarven Hotties? Gimli the Hottie, hmmm ok. I suppose if someone on here could go for the Miss Orc Hotties, there could be any kind of Hottie. Now there's something PJ could add to the movie somewhere a Dwarf woman, then there would be no more wondering what one looks like.<P>"Ladies and Gentlemen: Elrond the Hottie has left the buildng!"

Elrian
12-30-2001, 01:02 AM
Not I dude, I know better.

Schvenn Of The Schack
12-30-2001, 01:57 AM
Personally, I think Rosie's a babe.<BR> <BR>:: shrug ::<BR>Classless is as classless does.

Evil Anya
12-30-2001, 02:26 AM
You only see her face for a split second, but i agree, i thought Rosie was super cute.

Enedcolloion
12-30-2001, 04:15 AM
This isnt even funny.....but Arwen in the film is so hot.....

Snowflake
12-30-2001, 11:59 PM
There are a few cute guys, however, fans of movies like FOTR didn't go to drool over a few actors. They went for a well-developed fantasy movie. Trying to play up a sex symbol thing in a movie like that is ridiculous.

Elrian
12-31-2001, 12:32 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Snowflake:<BR><STRONG>There are a few cute guys, however, fans of movies like FOTR didn't go to drool over a few actors. They went for a well-developed fantasy movie. Trying to play up a sex symbol thing in a movie like that is ridiculous.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Ahem, I happen to be a fan of LOTR, who also went to drool over one of the actors at the same time, ended up drooling over several.<BR> <p>[ December 31, 2001: Message edited by: Elrian ]

Elrian
12-31-2001, 12:34 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Elrian:<BR><STRONG><P>Ahem, I happen to be a fan of LOTR, who also went to drool over one of the actors at the same time, ended up drooling over several, Who says you can't do both.<BR> </STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Elendur
12-31-2001, 02:20 AM
Arwen would have been hot, but the space between her chin and mouth is so big looking sometimes... I know Im shallow. Dont hate me.

Schvenn Of The Schack
12-31-2001, 10:02 AM
Awwwww......<BR>Don't feel sad, we hatesss everyone equally.<BR>

FilmHobbit
12-31-2001, 02:40 PM
I'm not surprised by the Orlando Bloom lust around here. The women on my site have practically started a Legolas fan club. But as you and they have pointed out, Orlando Bloom isn't attractive, just his character.

Rose Cotton
01-01-2002, 09:08 AM
Well I don't know about sex symbols because I don't go goo goo about people. I also don't know about Orlando but you have to admit that Elijah is kinda cute.

Nenya
01-01-2002, 12:10 PM
Well, I've always had a crush on Frodo and seeing him played by Elijah doesn't really reduce it... So I won't puke on my keyboard!(But i also promise I won't become an Elijah Wood junkie, Ionia! ) <BR>But yeah, I can see the point. LotR and sex; Doesn't really suit well together, does it? Actually I can't think of many other things that would make a worse pair.But I think it's kinda interesting to watch how our dear society will try and make also this a matter of sexuality. And it gives you a good laugh! (Imagine what Tolkien would've thought about his hairy little hobbits ending up to be sex symbols...!)And we'll have to admit that most of the actors aren't unattractive...So, I can understand the teen magazines trying to make the non-Tolkienists intrested. Let's not make this into such big of a deal, let's rather laugh to the narrow-minded people who think there's no world behind Britney Spears. (no offence, Britney)

Lush
01-02-2002, 12:40 AM
Heh, I think I maybe had a little too much fun in celebrating the coming of the New Year, so forgive me for lacking logic and decorum, but I think that under the appropriate circumstances, sex can go pretty much with everything! However the word "sex" should not be made synonimous with the name of Britney Spears; Britney is not "sex", she is corporately-packaged monstrosity (at least as a public persona; in private, she could be the greatest girl ever, but personally I'd rather sit through five minutes of nails scratching on a blackboard than a Britney music video).<BR>As for the whole Orlando Bloom/Legolas deal, the fact that I, and thousands of other females, suddenly developed a crush after seeing the movie was enevitable, and does not do disservice to Tolkien in any way. He meant for Legolas to be attractive, as far as I can understand. In that sense, PJ & Bloom succeeded admirably.

Eowyn of Ithilien
01-02-2002, 05:30 AM
*dying of laughing*<BR>

Elendur
01-02-2002, 05:47 AM
I always thought Gimili was the guy all the ladies would go crazy over.. <P>P.S. I was just wondering, did Liv Tyler ever do Playboy shoots? I could have swore I saw a picture of her on a playboy page (It was part of a picture gallery on a German website.. dont worry. ) and I just went back to look for it, but it wasnt there. So does anyone know if she ever was in Playboy?<p>[ January 02, 2002: Message edited by: Elendur ]

Lush
01-02-2002, 12:23 PM
Elendur-To the best of my knowledge (and my mind is an ocean of useless entertainment trivia) Liv Tyler did not do any Playboy shoots. Sorry.<BR>But alas, if you wish to see her in various states of undress, look no further than "Stealing Beauty."<BR>As for the whole space-between-mouth-and-chin dilemma that you're having, let me just say that I sincerely hope never to end up on a date with you! You'd probably spend the entire time with a ruler in my face, measuring my cheekbones!

Sindalómiel
01-04-2002, 06:17 AM
OK, whatever, I LIKE LEGOLAS. A lot. But Legolas, in the movie, and in the books (as I am discovering), is extremely attractive. Roll your eyes at me all you want, call me immature, whack me with half a sword. If I met someone like that, I would brave all the slimy orcs in the world to accompany him on his journey, and fight Gimli to the death for his attention. <P>You'd have to fight me too, I think Legolas is extremely gorgeous. He's just incredible really.

Gilthalion
01-04-2002, 08:15 AM
My Mrs thinks Aragorn looks just like the description in the books (I read FOTR to her last year, will pickup TT this year.)<P>She already had a crush on Aragorn.<P>Now she wants me to take her to the theatre AGAIN to see the movie. She NEVER sees a movie in the theatre twice. I know what (who) she REALLY wants to see! <P><BR>(P.S. Rosie is a cutie-pie! Pass it on!)

Snowflake
01-04-2002, 09:38 AM
I can understand why some people would find them attractive. I myself thought 2 of the actors were very cute. I just don't talk about these things. (I went to see the movie with my dad. I'm sure he'd love to hear me talk about how cute they were all the way home. 45 minutes.) It's okay to think they're cute or whatever, but that isn't the point of the movie, and making it into one of the major points is silly.

Lush
01-04-2002, 02:46 PM
Yes, sweetie, but the "cuteness" of the actors is, sadly, what makes a movie more successful at the box office. Some people out there will go to see the movie not because they want to have a great cinematic experience, but because "Liv Tyler is hot," or "Viggo Mortensen is the sexiest man ever," or "Elijah is soooo cute!"<BR>Does anyone really think that <I>Titanic</I> would have broken the box office record if it wasn't for all those obsessive little girls who came again and again to devour Leo with their eyes?<BR>Since I loved the film adaptation of LotR, I don't mind the fact that people do this. And if one of those that comes and sees it only for the eye-candy leaves with a genuine interest in Tolkien, well, it's all worth it!

Rose Cotton
01-04-2002, 06:45 PM
There are people who go to the movies for the movies and not the actors.

elf_princess2002
01-10-2002, 05:06 AM
I originally went to the movie for the movie. I first had the Hobbit and LOTR trilogy read to me by an older sister when I was 5 years old. I then read it again when I was older. Let's just say all the books are so old and worn now that I have to buy a new set for all the pages are falling out of the binding. I definitely went to the movie for the story line. BUT....now I have to admit that Jackson cast a very sexy cast. All the hobbits are ao adorable that they beat out N'Sync in charm. Legolas and Aragorn are total babes too. So now when I go see the movie, it's for the story as well as the drool factor. Face it, they are hotties.

Gwaihir the Windlord
01-10-2002, 06:40 AM
You do know that since the movie, Orlando bloom has aquired a rather good mohawk? Still like him now, huh? What's he got that I don't, apart from a bow, <I>and</I> Ive got feathers.

QueenMag
01-10-2002, 02:07 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gwaihir the Windlord:<BR><STRONG>You do know that since the movie, Orlando bloom has aquired a rather good mohawk? Still like him now, huh? What's he got that I don't, apart from a bow, <I>and</I> Ive got feathers.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Actually, Bloom had the Mohawk while shooting Lord of the Rings - it was required so he could fit the wig they had him wear for Legolas.

Lush
01-10-2002, 05:42 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gwaihir the Windlord:<BR><STRONG>You do know that since the movie, Orlando bloom has aquired a rather good mohawk? Still like him now, huh? What's he got that I don't, apart from a bow, <I>and</I> Ive got feathers.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Hmm Darling, you have somewhat intrigued. As for Orlando Bloom, I watched him on Live with Regis & Kathie Lee, and I must admit, I think it's the accent that truly does it. That, and the way he...Nevermind, my maturity level is dropping rapidly now, and you all don't want to be exposed to what lies beneath the facade of my composure!

Gwaihir the Windlord
01-11-2002, 12:26 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Are you 18+, well-behaved, and hungry for all things Orlando Bloom? If yes, join us!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><I>All</I> things Orlando Bloom? Doesn't sound very well-behaved to me.

Telgaladiel
01-11-2002, 01:12 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Lush:<BR><STRONG><BR>Does anyone really think that <I>Titanic</I> would have broken the box office record if it wasn't for all those obsessive little girls who came again and again to devour Leo with their eyes?<BR></STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>*falls out of the chair laughing.* Great, Lush, now me bum hurts. And I agree completely. I saw it once just for a friend who needed an excuse to see it for a fourth time. Leo this Leo that AUGH.<P>Now, this same friend and I saw the movie together twice and we agree on the same thing: The Hobbits are just too darn huggable to thought of as sexy!! All we want to do is pick up Pippin and huggle the Hobbit all day. Sooo adorable.<P>Now, for Legolas... I love the actor for his talent alone. Guildhall is extremely difficult to get into and he made it. As for the character.. what an ideal Elf! Those eyes, that snow walking, that bow! I'm stopping, I'm stopping! I swear it!<P>LotR and sex: It existed. It had to. People had children, races continued. Its there, just unmentioned, undetailed. (btw, I like "that sort of love". Its fun even without the carnal aspects)<P>As for this Hobbit Hottie thing...oh dear. Yes the actors are attractive..but..but.. In the context of Hobbits?? *wails*<P> Well it was bound to happen. Ick.<P>Lush, I may go and visit that site of yours. I have fallen victim to Legolas mania, I just try not to lose it. Especially in the theatre with me boyfriend. Not pretty.

Eowyn of Ithilien
01-11-2002, 04:10 AM
hobbit sex symbols??? elvish sex symbols...two of my friends just adore Orlando Bloom (oops Legolas-ha!) they're now reading the books, and I won't tell Leesa whether Legolas remains single

Elrian
01-11-2002, 04:12 AM
How cruel! Unfortunately the books never said one way or the other if there was a Mrs. Legolas.

Sindalómiel
01-11-2002, 04:13 AM
I haven't finished reading the books yet either (am up to Treebeard). Legolas doesn't die does he?

Lush
01-11-2002, 11:35 PM
Of course Legolas doesn't die! He marries me; we live in Mirkwood, and raise eight blond children together.<BR>Telegaladiel-You think seeing the movie with your boyfriend is bad? Try seeing it with your father!<BR>Gwaihir-All right, it's true, we are not well-behaved at all. But we are intelligent, and sadly, not very numerous. That's why new converts are needed, *elbows Telegaladiel*.

Starskin
01-12-2002, 01:18 AM
I must say that this is all very amusing at 2 am. I can understand where all this lust is comming from, Tolkien created fantsay characters of which we see nothing in real life. Honnestly, what woman doesn't have fantasies about white knights etc. Orlando Bloom as Legolas and Elijah Wood as froodo etc are just living images of those same fantasies. it's inevidable, i have seen girls go crazy over the kid who plays harry potter and believe me, that would be seriously illegal. lol, vomit and all its what happens. so sit back and laugh at the hystical antics

Elrian
01-12-2002, 01:57 AM
Potter's a hottie? For Real? I'm glad there are so many Legolas and Hobbit fans in here. I get to have Elrond all to myself . Thanks Ladies !<P> <p>[ January 12, 2002: Message edited by: Elrian ]

Elanor
01-12-2002, 10:40 AM
Can I share Elrond with you please? Legolas is very pretty, but sadly rather too young for me. Now Elrond is for grown-ups

Elrian
01-13-2002, 12:56 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Elanor:<BR><STRONG>Can I share Elrond with you please? Legolas is very pretty, but sadly rather too young for me. Now Elrond is for grown-ups </STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Share Elrond ! Yep, I'll be willing to share Elrond, There can never be too many Elrond fans.<p>[ January 13, 2002: Message edited by: Elrian ]

Rinberethial Bloom
01-14-2002, 05:45 AM
I have to admit that when I saw the movie I noticed Legolas straight away and then went to see the movie for the second time because of him. <P>But I did like the movie alot and inspired me to read the books which I can't beleive I didn't do earlier because they are so good.<P>As to the Hobbit hottie thing and sex in Middle Earth I don't think that the Hobbit Hottie was referring to sex in any way. Just because they appeal to many girls doesn't mean they are thinking of them in that way. Just that they are cute and make the movie better than if it were filled with ugly people who people cringe to watch (although it would be extremely hard to make the movie look bad).

Fembot
01-15-2002, 12:23 AM
Hello, i'm new here...<P>Looking at this thread and supprised noone has mentioned Boromir. Legalos was okay, but Boromir is very manly...

Rinberethial Bloom
01-15-2002, 04:25 AM
He's abit old for my liking

Snowflake
01-15-2002, 02:01 PM
If I thought that way, I couldn't like anyone! (I'm 13......)

Lush
01-15-2002, 04:25 PM
Boromir was <I>very</I> manly, as was the sublime (*wink wink*) Mr. Aragorn, but Legolas was the complete package. He had the sweetness and the grace, as well as the steely resolve and dead aim of a warrior elf. What could be better than that? Absolutely nothing.<BR>...Well, it would be better if he was here right now.

Nazgul
01-17-2002, 06:17 PM
Somebody took her viagra this mornig

Lush
01-17-2002, 08:06 PM
Everyone needs an obsession-mine is Legolas. It's better than heroin, right?

Rinberethial Bloom
01-17-2002, 09:03 PM
Right, whatever works for you!

zifnab
01-17-2002, 09:41 PM
I think I should have got in the Acting Buisness!

Rinberethial Bloom
01-18-2002, 04:30 AM
This is quickly turning into a Swoon thread

Sindalómiel
01-18-2002, 04:59 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rinberethial Bloom:<BR><STRONG>This is quickly turning into a Swoon thread </STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Nothing wrong with swooning.

Rinberethial Bloom
01-18-2002, 06:19 AM
I could happily swoon all day over Orlando Bloom I just figured the people in here are too learned to stoop to such things :P

Sindalómiel
01-18-2002, 06:54 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rinberethial Bloom:<BR><STRONG>I could happily swoon all day over Orlando Bloom I just figured the people in here are too learned to stoop to such things :P</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>No, no. I'm happy to join you in an Orlando swoon session.

Rinberethial Bloom
01-18-2002, 07:13 AM
well seeing as your from Australia like me I guess you didn't get any of the interviews on all the talk shows with him either. SIGH. Ah well our turn will come.

Lush
01-19-2002, 11:40 PM
There is nothing lowly or classless about swooning as long as it is done in an original manner. You can bore everyone to tears by using bad grammar, and saying stuff like, "oh MY GOSH, Legolas is, like, SOOO FREAKIN' HOT! Hubba hubba!"<BR>...Or you can say, "But only to feel his steady archer's gaze upon the back of my exposed neck!"<BR>It all comes down to eloquence. Well, and a sense of humor too. I mean, it's pretty funny to be gaga over a bratty, bungee-jumping Brit (nice use of alliteration, eh? And I mean "bratty" in the best possible way); it's even funnier to be gaga over a non-existent ELF with flowing blond hair. I can just imagine him getting the tangles out in between shooting down orcs.

Eowyn of Ithilien
01-20-2002, 12:23 AM
Aragorn's cute-too old-but cute<BR>Legolas's just a pretty boy..... :X!

Daisy Sandybanks
01-20-2002, 02:32 AM
I actually went to see the movie for the movie its self, I love action movies, but after the movie was over I do think I felt somthing for the actor that played Frodo unfortunatly. But after I saw the movie I dedicated myself to reading the books and thus became even more in love with the character Frodo(even the character Sam too) and lost intrest with the actor E. Wood. Before I even saw the movie, I didn't want to see it because it had certian actor and actresses in it, I didn't even know who most of the actors or actresses were, I went to see the movie for its qualities and effects(I love that stuff about movies).<BR>And seeing girls drooling over the fact that Legolas or the actor Orlando Bloom who played him is "such a cuttie" makes me sick, since I do have to go through that every single day because I have a friend who is madly obsessed with N'sync.<BR>But, its just revolting. In my opinion at least...

Daisy Sandybanks
01-20-2002, 02:36 AM
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Rinberethial Bloom
01-20-2002, 04:30 AM
I think it has alot to do with who the actor played as to whether people will find them hot or not. If Bloom had played anyone else but Legolas then I doubt so many people would like him so much. Same goes for Elijah and all the rest.<P>I read the books after i saw the movie and really loved Sam in the books and when I saw the movie again I thought he was cuter than the last time because I knew more about his character.

Elven-Maiden
01-20-2002, 01:49 PM
Gosh that's disturbing! What will people come up with next!

Estelyn Telcontar
01-21-2002, 04:18 AM
Rinberethial, I agree, it's the characters, not just the actors. Here's my two cents:<BR>Orlando Bloom - nah; Legolas - cute!<BR>Elijah Wood - cute; Frodo - love at first sight (those BIG eyes!)<BR>Viggo Mortensen - good looking, but... (saw him in "28 Days") - it's as Aragorn that he looks really good!!

Gayalondiel
01-21-2002, 04:36 AM
sorry i'm joining late...<P>I agree with that as well, I know several people who haven't read the books and they didn't find Legolas nearly as attractive as my personal selection of fanatics. Everyone went for Aragorn though...<P>On the other hand, my best friend and i are listening to the radio 4 series re-runs. We're only at Weathertop and she's already fallen in love with Strider, having never seen any pictures of the film.

Rinberethial Bloom
01-21-2002, 05:17 AM
well I only really noticed Legolas and maybe Frodo cause of his big blue eyes, and I did see the movie first but you still get a fairly good idea about the personalities of the characters from that.

Amaranth Sorrel
01-21-2002, 06:05 AM
as its a film, the actors have to be nice to look at otherwise you'll be looking at them and thinking, <I>"Ok, so which one's the Orc?"</I> <BR>I have to admit, I <B>do</B> notice when actors (and actresses) are goodlooking, and for a while had a crazy crush on <I>Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn</I>, but when I saw it again I began to see... <I>Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler, Sean Bean</I> and practically <B>all</B> other people in this film were fair to look upon. <BR>i dont know about you but i like it this way. its actually how i pictured them as well... so thats doubly as cool

Rinberethial Bloom
01-21-2002, 06:09 AM
I read somewhere that Peter Jackson deliberatly chose actors who were known but not too famous because if he had gotten really famous people to be in it they would be conflicting. Having a famous book character played by a famous actor people wouldn't know which to like more (something like that anyway)

Amaranth Sorrel
01-21-2002, 06:21 AM
that makes sense if i were the director i'd probably do the same... <I>what a dream!</I>

Rinberethial Bloom
01-21-2002, 06:26 AM
Anyone have any get-famous-quick-schemes? (just to meet Orlando)

Sindalómiel
01-21-2002, 06:30 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rinberethial Bloom:<BR><STRONG>Anyone have any get-famous-quick-schemes? (just to meet Orlando) </STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>If you think of any brilliant plans to meet him, can you let me in on it?

Amaranth Sorrel
01-21-2002, 06:33 AM
*tuts*<BR>hehe, you really like him dontcha? i think its cute... only, some people are really strange about it... they dont even know his name and expect to marry him? <B>bah!</B><BR>but, get-famous-quick-tips... hmm... theres always the <I>make-friends-with-JK-Rowling-and-become-Fleur-for-book-4s-film</I> idea that i had... but that'll <B>so</B> fall through.<BR>but im sure that if you do something radically crazy (like bungee jump off the moon) he might just notice you...

Rinberethial Bloom
01-21-2002, 06:33 AM
I'll personally introduce you two after I get aquainted with him. Hehe

Rinberethial Bloom
01-21-2002, 06:36 AM
we could use the stalk-him-like-a-psycho ploy. Good in getting him to notice you but once he calls the police on you it kinda ruins your chances

Sindalómiel
01-21-2002, 06:38 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rinberethial Bloom:<BR><STRONG>I'll personally introduce you two after I get aquainted with him. Hehe</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Hey, thanks.

Amaranth Sorrel
01-21-2002, 06:40 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> we could use the stalk-him-like-a-psycho ploy. Good in getting him to notice you but once he calls the police on you it kinda ruins your chances <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>haha, indeed that would kinda put a dampener on things...

Lush
01-21-2002, 10:48 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Daisy Sandybanks:<BR><STRONG>And seeing girls drooling over the fact that Legolas or the actor Orlando Bloom who played him is "such a cuttie" makes me sick, since I do have to go through that every single day because I have a friend who is madly obsessed with N'sync.<BR>But, its just revolting. In my opinion at least...</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Please please please don't compare Orlando Bloom to N'Sync. My taste isn't on <I>that</I> level, thank God.

Amaranth Sorrel
01-21-2002, 11:05 AM
nice one Lush! <BR>Orlando Bloom is sexy, beautiful, talented and... well, Orlando Bloom! So, infact, he is actually a great person to have a crush on. did you see the face he made when he was bungee jumping! i'll never forget that!

Rinberethial Bloom
01-25-2002, 04:31 AM
Lets just hope 'someone' doesn't close this thread because it's not very Tolkein related like he did the other Orlando Bloom thread. Maybe a little jealous???