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Elrian

01-11-2002, 08:09 PM

They all gave very impressive portrayals. Christopher Lee, Sean Bean, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, and Laurence Makare really made their characters come to life, so did the actor that played Haldir. In TTT I'm definately looking forward to seeing More Merry and Pippin, Frodo and Sam trekking to Mordor, the friendship between Gimli And Legolas grow, Treebeard, Gandalf the White, Gollum in full,Wormtongue and The Battle of Helms Deep and the Drowning of Isengard. And the dazzling scenery and special effects.

Erulasto

01-12-2002, 05:22 AM

Ian McKellen WAS Gandalf, it was amazing. Elijah Wood WAS Frodo, Ian Holm WAS Bilbo. the rest of the cast were very good as well, apart from Cate Blanchett's Galadriel. she was okay. Hugo Weaving's Elrond was not at all how i had pictured the character, he was actually better. i liked the way the dwarves looked, though that's more a nod to the makeup and costume department than the actors. John Rhys-Davies was great as Gimli though. and Liv Tyler, who i don't usually like, was great as Arwen.

Pippin

01-12-2002, 08:56 AM

I think the cast was superb and all aprts played very very well. the only gripe I had really with how the characters were performed was Galadriel and Celeborn-Celeborn didn't come across majestic enough somehow...and Galadriel had some brilliant moments, but for some reason the way she said "I know what it is you saw." after Frodo looks in the Mirror really irked me.

red

01-12-2002, 07:46 PM

I almost fell off my seat laughing at Celeborn. What a joke. -réd

ArwenBaggins

01-12-2002, 08:07 PM

ur right. Galadriel did preform stinky. She glowed to much. <A HREF="mailto:sunnyskys3200@yahoo.com">sunnyskys3200@yahoo.com</A>

Eowyn of Ithilien

01-12-2002, 09:28 PM

as to glowing...Arwen shouldn't have had that white glow at all I am reallllly hoping that they give Gimli a brain in the next movie!!!!!

Snowy

01-12-2002, 10:56 PM

i thought that they all wre good. I think that elijah wood did very good in the movie.. i never used to like him brfore LOTR.

Nenya

01-13-2002, 11:32 AM

Almost all of them were very good, but maybe Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Sean Bean, Sean Astin and Ian Holm were the best. I'm really looking forward to seeing rest of the old and the new characters being developed well in The Two towers...!

Nenya

01-13-2002, 11:39 AM

I forgot to say that I'm most looking forward to seeing Gollum,though I can't also wait to see Eowyn,Faramir and actually the whole gang... How many days to December?!

Lush

01-13-2002, 11:46 AM

*AHEM* Orlando Bloom? Viggo Mortensen?...I know, it's obvious, I go for the handsome warriors, as I well should. Overall however, I think Ian McKellen takes the cake. He was so good, I had the urge to seek him out after the movie, and give the old guy a big kiss.

shieldmaiden

01-13-2002, 11:53 AM

Bean was excellent as Boromir, McKellen was good but I expected more from him (maybe he had too many closeups)he'll probably be better in TT and RotK. Galadriel and Arwen shone too much, it really went on my nerves. That freaky Galadriel's glowing thingy made me laugh and ther Elf in Lorien who said something about Gimli being loud looked like a girl.

Matt

01-13-2002, 12:25 PM

Celeborn sounded like he was stoned.

Fembot

01-15-2002, 02:45 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Elf in Lorien who said something about Gimli being loud looked like a girl. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Too right. Elves are aloof and elegant yet manly. This guy was just a drag queen. Hugo Weaving also didn't really understand the Elf balance either. I would have expected better of him, he's a clever actor.I also felt that Gandalf wasn't stern and distant enough. Yes, keep the affection but it needed to be in contrast. Other than that he was great.I'm hoping old Viggo will make a stronger King of Gondor in TTT and ROTK.Is it true Arwen will be the Xena of Middle Earth? I pray to Eru that she will leave it to the Lady of Rohan.I look forward to Faramir being portrayed by Sea Change's Diver Dan...(swoon)

Paladin

01-15-2002, 04:50 AM

I thought the acting was good all around. Although if I had to pick the best performances,it was Sir Ian McKellan as Gandalf,and Elijah Wood as Frodo. Sean Bean was also very good as Boromir...I actually felt sad when Boromir was killed,even though I had read the book before.

Enkanowen

01-15-2002, 10:25 PM

sean bean as boromir and sean astin as sam blew me away, elijah wood pleasently surprised me. I would have never though a 19-year-old could portray Frodo this well. Ian McKellen could never possibly do anything wrong, he is one of the best actors I could have ever imagines. Christopher Lee as Saruman is going to be amazing once he gets to talk more in TTT. Legolas... well Legolas' character is somewhat 2-dimensional in the movie, but that's because he didn't get many lines. He just pranced around a lot, which Orlando Bloom did VERY well.

Sindalómiel

01-16-2002, 04:10 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Enkanowen: elijah wood pleasently surprised me. I would have never though a 19-year-old could portray Frodo this well. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Elijah Wood is only 19? I thought he was older...not much older, but still....that means he's the same age as me...

legolasbabe

01-23-2002, 07:30 AM

Orlando Bloom of course

Gayalondiel

01-23-2002, 10:26 AM

i thought elijah wood is 20, o well it doesn't make much difference.He's been slated a lot for only having one expression, but if you think of how much the timescale was compressed and how little he was told before leaving bag end, i mean, you'd be in shock, wouldn't you?otherwise I thought the fellowship was great but ian holm put me off a bit, I'm used to him voicing Frodo in the BBC Radio adaptation so it was odd seeing him as Bilbo. Christopher Lee was great though, I really don't like his dracula films so i was very pleasantly suprised

littlehobbit

01-23-2002, 11:55 AM

elijah was 19 when he started filming, but-he got older, and turned 21 right after he was finish filming..I liked elijah wood,orlando bloom,Ian McKellan best.. And I noticed that no one had said that they liked viggo mortensen (strider). I think he was great! He is a great actor, and I think he did a briliant job as strider... why didn`t you like him?

Enkanowen

01-24-2002, 01:48 AM

Viggo Mortensen was an emergency cast, 3 weeks before shooting started or something like that. He's good, but not great. Considering the time he had to prepare the character he did an outstanding job of course. The fight scenes were a bit weak but that doesn't matter. He did a well job.

Elrian

01-24-2002, 06:55 AM

Stuart Townsend who is in Queen of the Damned was cast originally for the part. Viggo Mortensen replaced him. I thought Viggo made a fantastic Stider/Aragorn.

Gayalondiel

01-24-2002, 07:09 AM

Viggo Mortensen was an emergency cast? Wow, then i'm glad they had an emergency! I thought he was great, he managed to pull off the whole 'hidden nobility' thing really well.

Naweela

01-24-2002, 02:08 PM

Did no one like any of the elves? I thought they were all brilliant! OK Celeborn did seem like a little out of it but he lives in Lothlorien afterall its bound to make you a bit out of it! Cate Blanchett was brilliant; aloof, enigmatic, cool, all-seeing, and elves are meant to glow! Remember they're not meant to be human so they shouldn't feel to "familiar" to us! Arwen was also great, thank God they included more than two female characters.

the_master_of_puppets

01-24-2002, 02:50 PM

right, well, wot can i possibley say after all that?! lol. i actually thought every actor in the film portrayed his/her part excellently, and they really made them all come to life. i feel legolas and gimli didnt get enough lines, but TTT shood have that amended since they r a major part of it...celeborn was kinda i dunno queer(?) but he only was in one scene! heh heh. i thought they perhaps put galardiel a little more meanacing then i imagined she might be; but then i guess thats how it was supposed to be even in the books. ok so now that iv said that im most looking forward to meeting the people of Rohan in TTT, but not eowyn because 4 some absurd reason while reading TTT and TRotK i took a serious dislike to her- god knows why. lol. soz 2 all those of u who like her! so im looking forward 2c-ing how she is portrayed in film and if it can bring me round to liking her...oh and seeing wot gollum looks like 2 might be interesting...it isnt until TRotK that sam finds frodo naked is it? just a thought but elijah wood naked...that might cause an uproar! lol.

Samwise

01-24-2002, 03:05 PM

Gollum, as I understand, is computer generated. I thought Sean Astin made an excellent Sam, (though while watching the movie my mind kept thinking "Mikey", which made it a little weird) also Elijah Wood was a wonderful Frodo. Ian McKellen WAS Gandalf. I thought Billy Boyd made a wonderful Pippin, though Merry didn't stand out that much. Waiting for the next movie... <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Lord of the Rings Remember Hobbits? Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin Nine walkers on a journeyCopyright 2001 S. Uffelman <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Alkanoonion

01-24-2002, 08:26 PM

Bean as Boromir was the best!

Marileangorifurnimaluim

01-24-2002, 09:28 PM

Sean Astin, Sir Ian McKellan, Elijah Wood. Question: does anyone know why there was an emergency casting for Aragorn? I've heard of it, but never understood what happened.

Elrian

01-25-2002, 01:22 AM

Townsend really wasn't right for the part of Aragorn after all. Viggo had less than a day to decide to take the part or not, lucky for us he did. Celeborn didn't sound like a wise Elven Lord, he sounded spaced out.

Rayne

01-25-2002, 02:18 AM

To all the ladies out there: is it just me or is Orlando Bloom just hot-on-a-stick? Damn! Anyway, I was disappointed because we didn't get to see Legolas and Gimli all that much. They were supposed to get this big friendship thing going but they hardly said anything! I thought Viggo did an outstanding job at playing the tall, dark and mysterious Strider. And I absolutely adored Pippin.

Nenya

01-25-2002, 07:53 AM

Btw, has anyone else wondered why Martin Csocas/Celeborn (I'm sure that's not spelled right) gets far more publicity than he deserves? I'm not saying that Celeborn isn't an significant character, but c'mon, the guy has only one line in the movie! (And even that is bad...) I mean for example Butterbur&Haldir have more lines than him and I don't see their names in the Official Movie Books, or in anywhere else for that matter.

ainalondwen

01-25-2002, 03:15 PM

I have to say, I think they have all done well, because the expectations of so many people is a lot to live up to.I particularly thought Viggo was really good as Aragorn, he BECAME his character, and threw himself into the battle scenes. Roll on TTT!Billy Boyd shone as Pip, he was totally the comic relief in the film!But of course, I loved Orlando's portrayal of Legolas, and having good looks helped him out a lot!! I feel he looked liked the 'fair' elf Tolkien described. HOW CAN WE WAIT UNTIL DECEMBER?!?!

Samwise

01-25-2002, 05:42 PM

Ainalondwen and Rayne, welcome. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>LOTR Moment (III) (Second Breakfast) Pippin stops to cook Aragorn says there's no time Apple hits a head.Copyright 2002 S. Uffelman <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Azure

01-26-2002, 02:36 AM

Hey Rayne!! Totally agree wit U! Orlando Bloom is oh-so-cute! ...lol....yeah, finally started on da first one....be proud of me! I now have an Xtra day to read, yay!

bryniana

01-26-2002, 03:10 AM

Ok, saw the movie again today... Now, I don't understand why no one likes Hugo Weaving. I thought he did an excellent job. He looked every bit the part and he delivered his lines, imo, as an elven lord should. Do people not like him because of their own idea of how Elrond should be, or because of something else? (and don't even bring the whole Agent Smith thing into play)

Marileangorifurnimaluim

01-26-2002, 03:24 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rayne: Anyway, I was disappointed because we didn't get to see Legolas and Gimli all that much. They were supposed to get this big friendship thing going but they hardly said anything!QUOTE]They had to cut it so the movie would hover around 3 hours. Look for it in the Director's cut though. Rumor has it an extra 40 minutes will be spliced back in.Bryn: I think you're right, Hugo Weaving was very different than what people imagined. When my non-Tolkien friends cited Boromir and Elrond as their favorite characters, I realized what a good job he did.[ January 26, 2002: Message edited by: Marileangorifurnimaluim ]

Elrian

01-26-2002, 05:10 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by bryniana: Ok, saw the movie again today... Now, I don't understand why no one likes Hugo Weaving. I thought he did an excellent job. He looked every bit the part and he delivered his lines, imo, as an elven lord should. Do people not like him because of their own idea of how Elrond should be, or because of something else? (and don't even bring the whole Agent Smith thing into play)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Some of us liked Hugo Weaving in the part! He was an excellent Elrond

Elanor

01-26-2002, 06:14 AM

Yep, Elrond was great I wasn't too sure the first time, but it all made sense on a second viewing.

shieldmaiden

01-26-2002, 06:39 AM

Haldir's nose was too big! He was ugly!!! Legolas' eyebrows didn't mach his hair colour! All elves had too high cheekbones. Frodo's head was too big in close ups!

shieldmaiden

01-26-2002, 06:44 AM

...and I almost forgot...Frodo's teeth were so small and looked like children's first teeth. Elrond's teeth were bad too! Oh...and Elvish eyebrows!!! They all looked like drag queens.

mark12_30

01-26-2002, 09:20 AM

Personally I'm sick of actors with perfect teeth; all it means is that they had braces. I thought Frodo's teeth helped him look like a regular guy-- and isn't this supposed to be a movie about "the hobbit next door"?? His expressiveness was superb. Haldir, however, annoyed me seriously.Elrond grew on me over three viewings and now I like him.I thought Ian Holmes was too dark. I wouldn't be letting him tell my neices and nephews any stories! I didn't think of Bilbo as being quite that dark.

Telgaladiel

01-26-2002, 11:37 AM

I'm still trying to figure out Haldir. His nose really really throws me, even after three viewings. Galadriel and Elrond have really started to grow on me, and now I think Galadriel is rather pretty.Gandalf... man oh man, if that face hasn't been burned into my mind... Ian McKellen is Gandalf through and through.

Samwise

01-26-2002, 03:30 PM

Welcome, Mark and Paladin, and anyone else I've forgotten. I've said this before, and I'll say it again; Sean Astin was an absolutely excellent Sam. He was endearing, which was perfect 'cause as a character Samwise has been dear to me for a looong time. There. Opinion stated. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>"Well, I'm back." Sam Gamgee <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Gayalondiel

01-26-2002, 03:44 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Gandalf... man oh man, if that face hasn't been burned into my mind... Ian McKellen is Gandalf through and through.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>i agree completely. I mean, a world-class actor with perfect expression and mannerisms (if you don't believe he's a great actor i suggest you see his Richard III), and perfectly made-up to boot. His dedication to the part was tremendous as well, obviously he was very aware of fanatics like us and went above and beyond the efforts of other actors to be as true to the books as possible.

Edhel

01-26-2002, 04:26 PM

I think that Gandalf, Gimli and Bilbo did the best. As I thought them when I read the book.Frodo was too young and too thin. Not as the Frodo I imagined. But he was okay.. Why could nót he have got up in weight as "Sam"? Elrond seemed stubborn. Haldir was great, so was the monster outside Moria. Pippin and Merry was good too, and Boromir. Aragorn I do not like that much, should have been more ruff and hard than he was. But he was okey. Arwen I liked a lot, as Galadriel. The cave troll was not so good, should have more personality. Orcs, Saruman, Sauron.. was all great. So was Isildur and Elendil. Gollum was cute.. okay...Legolas was also okay...Gandalf and Gimli did the best anyway...

Elvenglass

01-26-2002, 05:38 PM

Gandlaf was so amazing! Ian McKellen did an amazing job! i thought all the actors did wonderful jobs in portraying their characters!

Elanor

01-26-2002, 05:44 PM

I thought Ian McKellan was really good. my only problem with him was that he looked just like my dad, only with longer hair. Same nose, same beard, same look in his eyes. I was scared [ January 26, 2002: Message edited by: Elanor ]

Edhel

01-27-2002, 08:24 AM

Gandalf had the same nose as my father. I have always thought my dad would fit for Gandlaf, but he has not the beard and the loong hair. And hes quite thin too...And he has grey hair too.. [ January 27, 2002: Message edited by: Edhel ]

Arwen daughter of Elrond

01-27-2002, 01:57 PM

I can't wait to see Gollum and his real part in the movies. I've heard alot from websites that said how realistic gollum was. and i think his voice is kinda cute. i've always thought gollum/smeagol in the books was funny and i would laugh to myself when gollum would talk back and forth to himself.

dernhelm

01-27-2002, 02:25 PM

I posted this topic, but I just realized I never put my own opinion. Well, I think my favorite performance was by Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf. He was so authentic. Also, Sean Bean who played Boromir did very well, too. I wish Boromir did not have to die, so that he could be in the next two movies. Sean Astin as Sam was my favorite Hobbit, and Elijah Wood was a really good Frodo. Also, Orlando Bloom made a good Legolas, since the way he moved and looked seemed so much like an elf. Christopher Lee made a good bad guy as Saruman, and finally, Viggo Mortenson was exactly what Aragorn needed to be. I'm glad they cast him at the last minute instead of that other guy. In the next two movies, I'm looking forward to seeing all of the Ents. Also, I can't wait to see more of Gollum's personality up close. Oh, and I want to see Eowyn, Faramir, Denethor, and the list just goes on and on. [ January 27, 2002: Message edited by: dernhelm ]

Aralaithiel

01-27-2002, 04:06 PM

Hugo Weaving as Elrond(my father) - ROCKS! Ian McKellan as Gandalf - ROCKS! Celeborn - whoa dude! Have some more hobbit weed! Galadriel - COOL! Arwen - jury still out, did like the expanded role though, and the stunt double is a good horsewoman (being a horsewoman myself!) Strider/Aragorn - pretty good Legolas - WOW!!!! Gotta love them Elven men! Boromir- ROCKS The hobbits - they all rock! Gimli - ROCKS! Haldir - HELP!!! I am looking forward to TTT. Love lots of action!

northernlight

01-28-2002, 08:05 PM

i thought that arwen's stunt double was a good rider too. aralathiel you're a horsewoman? me too (i've been riding dressage for 10 years...since i was 5) what kind of riding do you do?

Lush

01-28-2002, 10:13 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Edhel: Frodo was too young and too thin. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You can never be too young or too thin. Yes, I know I'm bad.

Aralaithiel

01-29-2002, 04:55 PM

Yep Northernlight, I am. I ride both English & Western, and I love hunter/jumpers and trail. I also have taken up driving and sidesaddle. Speaking of sidesaddle, I am surprised that they did not have Arwen riding astride. It would have been more appropriate, IMHO (in my honest opinion).

northernlight

01-30-2002, 11:01 PM

wow you're quite the versatile rider! driving seems like it'd be pretty fun to do. and sidesaddle is cool, i've done a little before...one of my trainers says that 'one should be able to ride even the most advanced movements sidesaddle' and i agree w/you about arwen riding astride; that seems more appropriate to me as well. but nonetheless it was still awesome to see her galloping on asfaloth in front of all those wraiths. i leaned over to my mom during that scene and said 'i wish i was riding asfaloth right now!'

Lostgaeriel

01-31-2002, 11:46 PM

I think all of the actors did a very good job. This is an ensemble piece and they worked very well together. They played the roles straight and real - never over the top or campy. (A good script and good dialogue is invaluable.)I watched Viggo Mortensen's performance closely - it was quiet and intense - method acting at its best. He took his own doubts about being able to do the project and converted them into Aragorn's doubts to complete his task. As Sean Bean has commented in at least one interview, Viggo was very generous in how he worked with the other actors. I think he was a perfect Aragorn - I can't imagine why he wasn't their first choice - he is handsome in that very masculine, rugged, rough-around-the-edges way, he's done some action films, and he's a great character actor. And he has the riveting screen presence that a charismatic character like Aragorn warrants. What wonderful eyes! ***SIGHS DEEPLY*** Thank goodness things worked out the way they did: I'd never heard of him or seen any of his movies before LOTR. (He's so shy and private - he doesn't do many interviews. And I don’t watch many movies.) I'm catching up now – TV Guide searches, video rentals and purchases Wow, I've missed some great stuff. An Academy Award nomination? Perhaps for ROTK, but based on his body of work for the trilogy and his career.Ian McKellan WAS Gandalf. Elijah Wood was an excellent Frodo. Sean Astin makes a perfect Sam - what a great role! Liv Tyler was fine as Arwen - this is difficult to judge since they've expanded the character so much - but I didn't see her "acting". I’ll judge Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Orlando Bloom and John Rhys-Davies after TTT – they’ll come into their own then.Sean Bean was totally amazing as Boromir. His death scene was amazing – worth the price of admission. I gasped with each arrow and sobbed as Aragorn took his hand. I finally felt pity for Boromir – the book never made me feel quite that way. If Bean doesn't get an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, I'll be very upset.I think the casting was great. Although Hugo Weaving portrayed Elrond most excellently, I expected Elrond to look more "beautiful" and more like Arwen. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>So like was she in form of womanhood to Elrond that Frodo guessed that she was one of his close kindred.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> But handsome is as handsome does. Geesh! Did I really write ALL of that gushy goo?[ February 02, 2002: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ]

HrH_Princess_Leia

02-06-2002, 07:45 PM

I think that Wood is Frodo and Viggo is Aragorn. They are both so HOT!

Dinagariel

02-07-2002, 05:07 PM

Elijah Wood, Sean Austin and Sir Ian Mckellan were amazing. I was impressed by Sean Bean too since I don't usually like his characters. I'm hoping there will be more lines for Orlando and John in the next movie. The whole cast was great!

Iarbariel

02-08-2002, 07:24 AM

Pippin, Aragorn and Legolas. Simple as that

Fingolas

02-13-2002, 10:26 PM

Well…First let me preface this by saying that I loved the movie, and we all know that no one on this planet could have taken a story that millions of people have been visualizing in their heads for so long, and pleased them all. However, I think P.J. has done a wonderful, and respectful job. I say respectful because I think that most fans (myself included) were very fearful that this movie would get “Hollywoodized”, and that at some point in the movie the director would let the audience know that he wasn’t taking it seriously and that they shouldn’t either. I’m relieved that P.J. didn’t do that, (although the “No one tosses a Dwarf” line came too close for comfort). That said, I will admit that some of the characters didn’t quite match the ones I’ve been carrying around in my head since the 70’s.Gandalf…Great match. No complaints.Elrond… Sorry, couldn’t get Agent Smith out of my mind. MY Elrond was more regal, and wasn’t quite so testy.Aragorn…I always saw him as a 40ish Sean Connery, very Kingly in bearing. Men would be drawn to him. I think that Sean Bean has more of this quality than Viggo, and I felt that in the movie, the Boromir character sort of “overshadows” Aragorn. If you take my meaning. He came off as much more powerful, (although I understand that Aragorn will grow in stature as the tale progresses). I’m just saying that in all the years that Aragorn wandered the land, he drew men to him as a natural leader does. I don’t see this quality in Viggo, but I do in Sean Bean. I almost wish PJ had cast them in reverse. Gimli….Only one small complaint, JRDs accent is unmistakable and when I would hear it I would think of the other movies he has been in like Raiders, and it was distracting.Boromir…See Aragorn!Legolas…Too short. Otherwise wonderful.Galadriel…Too cold. I see her as a guiding soul. Warmer, more accommodating except to those with evil in their hearts. To those she would seem intimidating, someone to be feared.The Hobbits…Wonderful all around. I do hope that Merry and Pippin become more serious, as they do in the books, and tone down the comic relief just a teensy bit.See…I told you I loved the movie.

Daisy Sandybanks

02-13-2002, 10:45 PM

Well, first off, let me say that I absolutly loved the movie, I am a complete special effects/behind the scenes/making of the movie freak, so, of course I loved it!! But anyway, actors/actresses.... um well, I didn't really like Elijah Wood as Frodo, I mean, don't get me wrong, he did a very god job portraying him, but there was just somthing about him that I disliked (don't know whatit was though). Gandalf, Pippin, Merry, all did a very good job aswell. I think Boromir and Sam were my absolute favorite though!! Who am I looking forward to in the up comming movies? Well, I think I'm really looking forward to Shelob and the Ents! I really had a hard time picturing them in my head while reading the books, so I am looking forward to how P.J. made them look in the movies.

Joy

02-14-2002, 01:01 AM

In regard to Aragorn <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>What wonderful eyes! ***SIGHS DEEPLY*** <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You too, huh?? My mom and I had a long discussion just on Viggo's eyes, how silly She saw a lot just through his eyes. She doesn't know the story, didn't want to read it, yet she knew what kind of person Aragorn was just through those eyes. We have been talking for 2 days about the movie. The only actors that we knew of were Wood, Austin, and Tyler.I do think that the movie was cast perfectly. Sir Ian was Gandalf, I could not have cast anyone better. Mom loved Bean as Boorimir. She did not think him to be corrupt untill he tried to take the ring. She saw that it was through his ignorance that he spake at the Counsel of Elrond. She almost cried when he died. She also loved Wood as Frodo and Bloom as Legalos. She saw that through their youth (baby faces) their purity/innocence was shown.She even thought that the CGI for Bilbo when he wanted the Ring and Galadriel's transformation was cool. She said that it showed the power of the Ring properly. _________________________________________Now for my opinion. I loved it! I could see the switching of Aragorn and Boorimir though. But I don't think that it would have played out as well for the following films. I do think that Viggo's eyes open a window into the character of Aragorn better than Bean's. Biily Boyd gave just enough comic relief to get throuhg the Orc-slaying.Someone mentioned that Hugo Weaving was not the right Elrond. I am tempted to think the same. He should have been softer in looks, more fair. Someone also stated that Stuart Townsend was supposed to play Aragorn, I could almost see<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stufan99/" TARGET=_blank>Stuart</A>playing Elrond for some reason.

Glenethor

02-14-2002, 05:40 AM

A funny, ironic observation:One of the first times I saw the movie, a couple of women were sitting next to me, and after the film, muttered about how they didn't think the movie was that great: Their opinion? "Must be a guy's film." Now, what is funny and ironic is that, from what I've seen on the net, many girls/women of all ages are going ga-ga over Legolas, Aragorn, Sam, Frodo, Boromir. Sites have sprung up all over the place so that the fairer sex can wax dreamily over their favourite character(s). Talk about role reversal! While women are going to the film and letting their tongues hang out at the male actors, guys are going to the see the movie on the merits of the story.And you call us guys 'pigs!' LOL! LOL! Ok, original question: The only principal actors I've seen in other works were: Bean; Rhys-Davies; and Ian Holm in Alien (a long time ago). I'd never seen McKellen in anything; nor Hugo Weaving; nor any of the hobbits. the last I remember of Elijah was his being interviewed on the Arsenio Hall show when he did the Twain movie. So, because my perceptions of these actors were not contaminated by perceptions from other roles, they all seemed to fit quite well for me. Ian McKellen as Gandalf...He IS Gandalf, and the acting is extroardinary. If you've seen interviews with him, he doesn't really sound or look like Gandalf out of character. I didn't see the Matrix so, my perceptions of Elrond were not too bad. As for him not being 'fair' enough to be an elf, he is Elrond Halfelven. Frodo was good, Boromir was great, but McKellen's Gandalf is the Gandalf from my heart and mind. He deserves the Supporting Actor Oscar, easily.[ December 02, 2002: Message edited by: Glenethor ]

Lush

02-14-2002, 04:15 PM

Glenethor-I have been treated like a piece of meat by more men than I care to admit, so when I ogle Legolas and Aragorn, and, for that matter, Boromir, I am merely turning the tables. I did not, however, see the movie 5 times just because the men in it were "hot." High cheekbones and smoldering gazes are satisfying only up to a certain point. If it wasn't for the wonderful story, I would have seen it once, said to myself "eh, I'll make sure to rent that sometime on a particularly lonely Friday night", and that would have been that.[ February 14, 2002: Message edited by: Lush ]

Joy

02-14-2002, 05:01 PM

Neither did I, though I do love seeing Aragorn and Legalos. I love swordfights and war movies, esp if there is romance, treachery and true friendship involved. FotR had all of this, and I hope Jackson will carry these themes forth in the rest.

Samwise

02-14-2002, 05:14 PM

Glenethor, I went to see the movie because I enjoyed reading the books when I was younger. Haven't seen Elijah Wood in ANYTHING, haven't seen Sean Astin in anything since GOONIES, and as for the other actors, male or female-?? I went to "ogle" over no one.

Glenethor

02-14-2002, 07:40 PM

KayQy

02-14-2002, 07:59 PM

I admit, we got some nice eye-candy here, but the thing is, these eye-candies can ACT. I liked/loved just about all the performances. Gimli seemed to be lacking something, but I think that was mostly the script he had to work with: a few too many famous-last-words cliches for my taste. Merry also seemed a bit in the background compared to the other hobbits. Hopefully these things will be developed more in TT.Someone I'm eager to see now from TT is Wormtongue. Not really a big fan of him, but I just found out that the guy who plays him (Brad Dourif) is the one who played Saavedro in Myst 3: Exile! (Now we'll see if anyone knows what I'm talking about...) Dang it, I've been in this forum too long, now have very strong urge to see FotR again...

Jessica Jade

02-14-2002, 11:49 PM

In my opinion, Elijah Wood WAS Frodo, Hands DOWN. It takes a lot to play a character like Frodo, because he is the "everybody" character-the one that everyone is supposed to relate to, to feel like they're a part of, when going on the journey to the Cracks of Doom. I think that Elijah had the right mix of vulnerability, stage presence, and talent to play his character...not to mention the perfect looks for Frodo. He did such a good job, because watching him makes you feel such compassion for him, as well the fellowship that was made to protect him...you don't want him to get hurt because you care about frodo, you feel like you're part of the journey. Just think of how it would be if someone ELSE played frodo...the movie would have been AWFUL! Elijah Wood was the ONLY one who could of brought Frodo to life the way he did.As for Huge Weaving, I think he did a great job and does look like Elrond ought to look. (of course i am biased because i saw the movie first, but..anyway...).It IS funny though, because i can just imagine him saying..."You seem to be living two lives, Mr. Baggins..." LOL. Overall, i think the cast was excellent. And i hope Ian wins for best supporting actor. Gandalf was great.

Samwise

02-15-2002, 08:56 PM

Hello, Jessica. Welcome to the 'downs! <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>"Well, I'm back." Sam Gamgee <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Eruwen

07-16-2002, 10:23 AM

I don't think they could have found anyone better to play Frodo. Elijah just has that Hobbit-look to him. And he's a GREAT actor. I think Sean Astin did really good too. He portrays the type of Sam I was picturing when I read the books. There's just something about Sean that just stuck in my mind. He has the personality of the warm-hearted loyal friend that would stick by you until the very end. The very Sam Gamgee I was hoping for. Anyway, everyone else was really good too. Those are just the ones that stuck out to me mostly. And I really hope the other movies are just as good as the first one. {Even though I will probably be crying throughout the whole thing.}Oh, and Kay, I know exactly what you mean. I cannot WAIT until the movie comes out on DVD. I'm probably gonna watch it everyday until I get the whole thing memorized line be line. That way, when I'm bored during my history class, I can kinda "watch" the movie in my mind. {If that makes sense.}[ July 16, 2002: Message edited by: Eruwen ]

Samwise

07-16-2002, 01:27 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I think Sean Astin did really good too. He portrays the type of Sam I was picturing when I read the books. There's just something about Sean that just stuck in my mind. He has the personality of the warm-hearted loyal friend that would stick by you until the very end. The very Sam Gamgee I was hoping for. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Exactly my feeling. As I've stated before, when I first saw the movie, I was mainly watching for him and how he would play "my" Sam. As soon as I laid eyes on him at Bilbo's party moping the thought immediately struck me: "He's upset with himself 'cause he dosen't have the guts to go talk to Rose! " and sure enough, here came Frodo: "Sam, go ask Rosie! " I knew from that point on Mr. Astin would do Sam right. He did. As for li'l Lije, young or not, I thought he made an absolutely wonderful Frodo, and the two being friends in real life only added to the whole "Frodo and Sam" thing, I think.[ August 22, 2002: Message edited by: Samwise ]

AragornsHeir

07-16-2002, 03:02 PM

Gandalf was portrayed with pure genius Ian is an absolute astuteness. His performance was beautiful I could not imagine anyone else playing that role any other way than it was done in that movie. He was wonderful. I could go on and on but I wont you get the idea, and I am looking forward to Eowyn and Farimir(did I spell it right oh well).

AragornsHeir

07-16-2002, 03:07 PM

oops I meant *Ian did Gandalf with absolute astuteness. Sorry

Morai

07-16-2002, 03:54 PM

I think Elijah Wood made a really convincing role a Frodo. Another actor was Sir Ian Mckellen. (Gandalf)

Samwise

07-16-2002, 04:21 PM

Hullo, Aragorn's Heir! Welcome t' our little place o' disscussion! <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>"Well, well, bless my beard!" said Gandalf. "Sam Gamgee, is it? Now what may you be doing? " <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/sst205/myhomepage/lotr.html" TARGET=_blank>Pics an' Poetry (of sorts).</A> <A HREF="http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/187925" TARGET=_blank>The LOTR-ish Story I'm STUCK on! </A>

Mara Aoife

07-16-2002, 04:40 PM

I was very happy with the cast, I could say some minor observations on how I had first envisioned characters, but we've been down the "you can't please all the people all the time" line. Again going back to a previous topic, if you look really closely, aren't some of the Lothlorien border guards actually female? (In reference to complaints about Haldir's appearance, etc.)

Samwise

07-16-2002, 04:45 PM

Hullo there, Mara Aoife! Goodness, we're gettin' new folks to talk to all the time, seems like. Welcome! <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> "Mr. Frodo, sir!" cried Sam, quaking. "Don't let him hurt me, sir! Don't let him turn me into anything unnatural! My old dad would take on so. I meant no harm, on my honour, sir! " <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Calencoire

07-16-2002, 07:14 PM

Actually, all of the characters in the movie were just as i imagined them. Well, that is, except Celeborn. He was just kind of weird. I can't wait to see Treebeard and Gollum.

The Green Ringwraith

07-26-2002, 02:04 PM

Merry and Pippin are awesome! I really look forward to seeing more of them. Frodo... could do better. Sam is pretty good, so is Gandalf and Boromir. I think they messed up Galadriel's character with the whole "freaking-out" thing. Ergh.

Morima

07-26-2002, 05:33 PM

Gandalf was perfect! And I'm sure Ian McKellen will keep up the good work in TTT... Christopher Lee as Saruman was really great too, and it wasn't just the appearance; he had the pleasant voice as well. But since Sarumans normal voice was so good in FotR, I wonder how they'll do the Voice of Saruman (spell) in TTT? I agree with Shieldmaiden that the hair/eyebrow color match of Legolas looked weird, actually, I didn't like Orlando Bloom as Legolas; his face is to square shaped for an Elf. Looking forward to see Gollum, YAY! (He's one of my favorites). Worm seems to have the perfect (ugly) actor, I just hope they do him short enough... But I don't like what I've seen of Theoden. He's supposed to have longer hair...

Ravenna

07-29-2002, 10:40 AM

Hugo Weaving did a great job as Elrond, I think its because he's so very different to my mental image (I always saw him with shorter hair for a start), that I'm not so keen. I think Viggo was brilliant as Aragorn, he looked right to me as well as IMO getting close to the chraracter, nothing short of miraculous when you think how short a time he had to prepare. Sean Bean gave Boromir a depth of humanity not present in the books, and Christopher Lee, well he IS Saruman- that voice!

gayare'dion

07-29-2002, 08:32 PM

i think christopher lee could do the personality for the whole cast cause i heard hes been reading lord of the rings for over 20 years! i heard that on the "things you dont know about lord of the rings" thread

Guinevere

08-02-2002, 06:49 AM

I must confess that before seeing FotR for the first time, I was EXTREMELY sceptical! Up to then, I had always been disappointed by a movie when I was very fond of the book it was based on. Often, this was also due to the actors just not seeming the "right" persons. But not so with P.J.`s FotR ! I was enchanted from thë very start.(btw,this week, I went to see it in the cinema for the 5th time ! The 33rd week in the theatres now here in Zürich!!)Which actors impressed me most:1. Gandalf ! Sir Ian McKellen is absolutely perfect!(Exactly as I had pictured Gandalf)2.Frodo . I had actually no "visual" picture of him in my mind before seeing the movie- but now he`ll forever have Elijah Wood`s face. With his extremely expressive face and soulful eyes he conveys Frodo`s feelings in a way that touch the heart.3. Aragorn and Boromir. I had pictured them more dark-haired (as described by Tolkien) but they both play excellently and convinced me fully.Galadriel . I think she is perfect for the role. Her voice in the prologue is haunting...Pippin (I like his scotch accent and his pert nose )Legolas (very elvish look and way to move)Sam (a bit too fat for my taste though...)All the other characters are good too. Elrond and Arwen were the ones I likes least, but that is purely subjective.

Bulelainwen

08-02-2002, 06:51 PM

I think that people that hadnt read the books and went to see the movie might not have gotten to see how wise Legolas can be and just started at him cuz hes so good looking. I think Orlando did make a good Legolas though. I just wish they would have showed the friendship of Legolas and Gimli more. I loved Ian Mckellen as Gandalf and Christopher Lee as Saurmaun. The hobbits were all great.

Tel'

08-14-2002, 05:49 PM

I hate Kate Blanchett as Galadriel(too long nose for elven queen), but only in movie. It is only my own oppinian , so I am sorry if somebody like her, I didn't want to insult you. I liked Orlando Bloom as Legolas .

the phantom

08-14-2002, 10:10 PM

I think the person who did the best acting in the movie was Sean Bean as Boromir. Even people who don't like him or don't think he looked right can't say that he didn't give an excellent performance throughout the movie.

galadwen29

08-15-2002, 02:12 PM

what do u mean frodo is called some bloke called elijah? ok i think eljah woods portayal was excellent my mum who has not seen any elijah movies would not believe that he was american. my sis thought sean astin was great as samwise even though she hates lotr! gandalf is ian mckellen- ian mckellen is gandalf. if any of you have seen a brit film called jack and sarah (starring ricahrd e grant) i can not believe the tramp in the film (played by ian mckellen) is the same man who played gandalf. that is what makes it so convincing. generally all the cast was great.

Ms. Took

08-15-2002, 02:21 PM

I think everyone in the fellowship was really good, and i really liked Ian Holm as Bilbo. Celeborn...well...what can I say about Celeborn. I'm really excited to see Treebeard, gollum, and Eowyn in the two towers.

Limlaith

08-15-2002, 02:49 PM

I agree with The Phantom (above):Of all the characters in the whole film, Sean Bean deserved the Academy knod for Best Supporting Actor. I cry when he dies - every time. He was beyond amazing.But so were Elijah (who was 18 when they started filming and is 20 now), and Sean Astin, and both the Ian's. I was overwhelmed, swept away. I feel cheesy to say such things, but it's true.They BECAME their characters - which is what they say in real life. If you read interviews. I mean Viggo took his costume home and wore it on his days off and washed it and repaired it. He wore his sword even when he wasn't filming. WOW!!! The entire core cast was amazing and I am just looking forward to watching their relationships deepen and strengthen in the coming film.

Lothiriel Silmarien

08-16-2002, 09:46 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Of all the characters in the whole film, Sean Bean deserved the Academy knod for Best Supporting Actor. I cry when he dies - every time. He was beyond amazing. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I completely agree. I cry every time too, when he dies. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> The entire core cast was amazing and I am just looking forward to watching their relationships deepen and strengthen in the coming film. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>And again, I completely agree, Limlaith!Every actor was PERFECT for their parts. When I knew that the movie was coming out, I was a bit skeptical. I was unsure that the actors would capture their character like I imagined. But they did an absolutely wonderful job! Every single one of them!!

Keeper of the Feet of Melkor

08-28-2002, 02:01 PM

I agree The actors were great

Merry Brandybuck

08-28-2002, 02:19 PM

I think Billy Boyd. Very few actors could have portrayed Pippins absoulte horror when he realises he isn't going to be getting six meals a day while Striders around. He makes the character of Pippin very real, in both the serious and funny aspects of his personality.Ian McKellan made Gandalf his own. It's a practically impossible part, and I doesn't think they could have found anyone better.Elijah struck me as too young to me Frodo. Pippin was supposed to be the youngest, and despite the excellent acting on both parts, there's no getting by the fact that Elijahs about ten years younger in reality.I think Celebron would have sounded wiser, if he had more than two lines.I just didn't like Cate Blanchett as Galadriel. Didn't like Legolas. To much of a cliché, stereotypical elf. He was glorified, out of porportion and and he stole to much of Merry and Pippin screen time.