*TTT - Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen)* [Archive] - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eomer of the Rohirrim

12-19-2002, 05:19 AM

An amazing performance. And did he kick that Orc helmet or what? You know he broke his toe on that one.Really stellar stuff, however he hasn't assumed the role of main character yet. See the last shot, where the camera mercilessly shifts left so not to include Aragorn. But wait a year...

Elanor

12-19-2002, 01:47 PM

I thought he was really good. I loved him in FotR, he's still just right.What annoyed me a bit was the whole "Aragorn might be dead" bit, what was that about? I didn't see the need for it. We've had Gandalf apparently dying but then coming back, now Aragorn. It's going to start getting silly when Frodo does it too in RotK.

Eldanuumea

12-19-2002, 01:51 PM

If it's possible, I thought Viggo was even better in the second film....he captures Aragorn perfectly.

jaz

12-19-2002, 02:24 PM

I agree with Elanor. The whole Aragorn might be dead thing was completely unnecessary. But Viggo's still got it. He did such a good job in this movie. I love him. I really, really do. Oh and the romance with Arwen is so heartbreaking. I hate Eowyn for liking him. I almost wanted to cry when she hugged him. I literally wanted to yell, "HE'S TAKEN YOU B****!!" But I didn't, 'cause I knew it would make everyone in the theatre mad. But I still maintain no one could have done a better job than Viggo as Aragorn. He should at least be nominated for an Oscar this year.

Arwen Evenstar the Fair

12-19-2002, 03:51 PM

Yes, I also agree with Elanor, the whole thing where he is was suppossed to be dead was unnecessary, but Viggo did a great job with it!! I also didn't like how he tried to give the Evenstar back to Arwen, that was soooooo heartbreaking, I don't really see Aragorn doing that but it was alright I guess cuz I guess going through that just made his love for her stronger. But all the love scenes were just beautiful, it made me want to cry. But anyway, Viggo is totally Aragorn, and he did more than a totally awesome job!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE ARAGORN TO DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![ December 19, 2002: Message edited by: Arwen Evenstar the Fair ]

-Imrahil-

12-20-2002, 12:12 AM

I salute Viggo yet again for another stunning performance. He looks looks like Aragorn, he acts like Aragorn. He appears noble, and has a sorrowful, regretful air about him. This is perfect. He also seems quite weary from the increasing burdens he must bear.He captured that from the books.

mollecon

12-20-2002, 03:19 AM

Aragorn/Viggo Mortensen is great! & I think there'll be a better explanation of this apparently unnessecary side-plot with Aragorn almost dying on the Ext version DVD when it comes out - seems to have something to do with a horse(!)

Schmendrick

12-20-2002, 04:06 AM

Am I always the only one to disagree? Aragorn didn't convince me at all in this movie, I much prefered him in the first one. I didn't feel any power in him, any passion at all!He just felt tired, almost like wishing that he were somewhere else...

Lhunbelethiel

12-20-2002, 03:44 PM

Being a big Viggo fan honestly did not sway my opinion of his portayal of Aragorn, I promise...I think he did an admirable job of capturing the layers of character very well. From Ranger to King, Viggo has run the gamut of emotions, not to mention the fact that he can really fight! I appreciated the scenes with a bit of humor, too-- like when he and Gimli fight on the bridge and also when Gimli is commenting on the female dwarves. (I know it's a Gimli moment, but Aragorn allows himself to enjoy the moment and laugh before facing the dread task of defending Helm's Deep)Bravo Viggo!

Arod

12-20-2002, 03:49 PM

I really liked him in this one. In the first one everyone was oohing and ahhing over Legolas' super smooth moves. Here we get to see more of what Aragorn himself is capable of in battle and what a bad a** he really is!

QuickSlash

12-20-2002, 08:11 PM

I love Viggo as Aragorn in Fellowship, and he did just as good in TTT. I'm especially happy that he still has his beard while he's doing all his interviews. He looks *much* better with it.One bad thing, though: the way Aragorn encouraged (or at least didn't discourage) Eowyn. I think that they should've made it less of a 'love triangle,' as one of the cards says. From what I got in the book, he NEVER went for Eowyn.

Nenya

12-21-2002, 01:15 PM

And there was me, thinking you guys wouldn't like Viggo's Aragorn, because he has made the character more "human". (you know, more emotion, less "I am the king" stuff. Oh god, wasn't that a horrible comment.)Oh me of little faith. As in FotR, I enjoyed Aragorn hugely. I'm so proud of them for not getting a pretty-boy to play him, but instead an actor who may not look like Gorge Clooney but certainly does look like a king.Aragorn's dead-scene: totally pointless, but nevermind. BtW, was I the only one feeling weird during Arwen&Aragorn's kiss? It somehow seemed odd. Maybe i just didn't think elves really touched each other at all...

Eomer of the Rohirrim

12-21-2002, 04:51 PM

Did anyone notice a love-triangle in this film? Because I certainly didn't.And Aragorn in this movie seriously looked like the hardest man alive.

The Silver-shod Muse

12-21-2002, 05:33 PM

Aragorn was perfect. I was very pleased that he didn't treat Eowyn like a silly, swooning schoolgirl. I feared that the sword-clashing scene would be twisted into one of those ridiculous love/hate relationships, but it certainly wasn't. I liked the way they regarded each other, almost like brother and sister.[ December 21, 2002: Message edited by: The Silver-shod Muse ]

Eomer of the Rohirrim

12-22-2002, 01:52 PM

I completely agree. I remember watching that Aragorn/Eowyn sword bit in the trailer and thinking "I don't like where this is going..." but that scene was done very well.

Estel the Descender

12-22-2002, 02:25 PM

Before the LotR movie, I could remember Viggo only as the nasty sergeant in GI Jane. Very negative. . . But now that I have watched the two LotR films I am SO glad that he did Aragorn. HE IS THE MAN!!! I think Aragorn's near death experience was meant to provide a good explanation of how he got Roheryn from Arwen as well as provide a good plot device.And I am VERY glad that Aragorn did not hit on Eowyn and that the movie provided a more believable way of how and why Eowyn fell in love with this coolest of cool characters. None of that clichéic 'love at first sight' thing (sorry Prof Tolkien! ). And the guy speaks way cool Elvish!Now everytime I hear Viggo's name, I remember Aragorn first, not that nasty GI Jane character.Eglerio Viggo!!!

Manardariel

12-23-2002, 07:11 AM

PERFECT. That´s all I can say. Purr-fect. He´s a brilliant actor, pracrically the Aragorn incarnation we were all looking for... it was soo cool when he was coming in that room in Helms Deep... Oh GOD!!!! And the whole Battle scene, forget Sk8ter elf, please, this is WOAH!! VIGGO/ARAGOREN RULZ MY WORLD!!!!!!

Hawkeye

12-25-2002, 11:28 PM

Viggo was perfect! Absolutely superb acting. I don't think there's anyone else in the world that could have done as good job. He completely became Aragorn! I never for one moment remembered that he was an actor, not the real thing... Yeah, I also wasn't sure what they were going to do with the swordfighting thing. I was pretty worried. but he handled it just fine. (I really love in FOTR how he starts out totally as Strider, the Ranger, and emerges to Aragorn, the future king.) Bravo!!!!!

doug*platypus

12-26-2002, 08:21 AM

I think Viggo plays the dirty, scummy traveller Strider 100% perfect. I don't think he has the strong, confident Aragorn, Elessar of the House of Isildur blah blah blah at all, though. Mainly due to the script for Aragorn, which still has him as an unconfident, unimportant chump. With a grubby beard. Come on, the man has like a 6000 year old sword, one of the three hottest elves to ever walk the earth for a girlfriend, and he's the heir to two kingdoms! Surely he should be a little happier! What happened to "Will you aid me or thwart me, choose swiftly!"The 'Aragorn is lost thing' could've been used as Gandalf's fall was, as a rebirth and honing of the character. To a small extent it was. I love the shot of him opening up the doors into the Hornburg. After he comes back we see the legendary fighter come out of him, when he and Gimli take on crazy amounts of Orcs. But maybe if the Elves hadn't been there he could have helped command the Rohirrim, and showed some leadership that way. I didn't think about the horse that kissed him being Roheryn, I just assumed it was Hasufel from Rohan. Interesting if it is Roheryn - means there'll probably be no Halbarad, or big banner, or ship to put the big banner on, or legions of dead men to attack the ships! Now you've got me worried.Aragorn should be awesome in the third movie, though. I was fortunate enough to be an extra for 3 days, and we got to hear him filming a very stirring speech. They did it over and over, so by the time they finished I had it memorised, and ended up saying it around the flat for days after. It's good!Viggo good, movie-Aragorn bad.

LadyElbereth

12-26-2002, 12:10 PM

Viggo portrayed Aragorn wonderfully. He was perfect,phenomenal,superb! Viggo IS Aragorn.

Liriodendron

12-26-2002, 01:11 PM

The horse that nuzzled Aragorn onto his back was Brego, Theodred's horse. I read that there is a earlier scene, (not in this version!) where Brego is wild and crazed after the death of Theodred. Aragorn tells them to set brego free, that no man will be able to ride him again. Soooo, Brego finds the near dead Aragorn and saves his life! I love the way Aragorn speaks. I adore him, but his reserved voice is my favorite part! Sigh!

Hawkeye

12-26-2002, 02:45 PM

I remember the first time I saw Fellowship and Aragorn spoke for the first time; i almost stood up and cheered! His voice is absolutely perfect.

Liriodendron

12-26-2002, 04:15 PM

umhmmmmm!! He's my wallpaper!

Gorwingel

12-26-2002, 05:41 PM

Just like all the other actors in the movies, he is wonderful. I love the way he portrays the charater, you could tell from the first scene in FOTR that Aragorn was keeping something hidden that is very important (yes, that he is the future king), and in TTT he just continues his wonderful acting. I personally did not think that the death scene was necessary but, it did not bother me much. For someone who did not even know who Viggo Mortensen was before I saw FOTR, he has amazing impact.

aragornreborn

12-26-2002, 06:12 PM

Yup, Aragorn was great in the first movie. I want to see the Two Towers again before I fully make up mind about his role in this one, but he didn't do bad. I really do wish that they hadn't ruined his "aid me or thwart me" line, though. That was one of his best ones in the book and they sucked all the power out of it for the movie. Can't wait to see him in the extended TTT and the Return of the King!

Magician of Nathar

12-28-2002, 04:27 PM

One feeling I got out form the two movies so far is Aragorn in the movie and Aragorn in the book are two diffrent person.The Aragorn in the book is just perfect. He has everything a warrior, a captain and a king needs. He is heroic, brave, strong, wary, confident, determine...etc. And I abslutely adored him. But a flawless character is really not the best thing ever in a novel. Since Tolkien's novel is a old fashioned myth he got away with it. But still at times Aragorn seemed a little annoying due to his perfectionism. Sometimes he can be quite arragont. But still, he is one of the most deep character in the book. In the movie Aragorn is quite diffrent. Now we have a human before us. Wisened by age, hardened by experience, swift and determined, but also sometimes uncertain and wearied by his burden. He feels more real now. HE is a hero and a leader, but he stumbles and makes mistakes like everyone else. In the book we feel Aragorn is merely waiting for a ripe time to claim his throne, but in the movie I just think he just chose exile for its sake.I really can't tell which Aragorn I like better, they each suit the storyline. The book-version Aragorn is a mythical figure, glowing far away, the movie-version one is more flesh and blood. They are both very good. And I have to say Viggo played his role perfectly. You can tell he is a experienced actor through his every move.

Beruthiel

12-29-2002, 04:28 AM

Viggo was great, did you SEE that bit when Elrond was telling him to let Arwen go?? I nearly died at the look on his face!! Anyways, here's a question, who was supposed to play Aragorn in the first place? Cuz I've been watching my extended DVD and PJ says that they casted the role too young and had to change to Viggo, so who was it before??

The Silver-shod Muse

12-29-2002, 12:24 PM

I think they had originally cast Christian Bale as Aragorn.

Lhunbelethiel

12-29-2002, 01:54 PM

The actor originally cast to play Aragorn was Stuart Townsend who was Lestat in "Queen of the Damned". They decided against him rather quickly into filming because he didn't have the right stuff (meaning...?? I presume maturity, guts, etc?) to play Aragorn. PJ thought of Viggo, called him, asked if he wanted to play Aragorn, he accepted (thank goodness!!!!!!!!!!) and was on a plane to NZ the next day or so.A good choice I think!

Arwen Imladris

12-31-2002, 02:44 PM

Viggo is a great actor. The thing that I like the best is that he really got into the role of Aragorn. I don't understand why they had him "die" it just did not seem to add anything to the plot. Oh well.

Arwen Imladris

02-22-2003, 01:27 PM

Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), with 79.7% of votes won sexiest man of the year at Hollywood.com.<A HREF="http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/8/1045842748" TARGET=_blank>More</A>

Finnguala

02-22-2003, 02:06 PM

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!! <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Viggo is Aragorn. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I totally agree with you, LadyElbereth. Viggo is GREAT!!! [ March 22, 2003: Message edited by: Finnguala ]

faenaduial

02-22-2003, 02:13 PM

I think Viggo's portrail of Aragorn has been brilliant so far. He is the perfect Ranger and the love scenes with Arwen are terrific. His elvish is beautiful. It will be interesting to see how he develops the character as king in the next movie.It's just a bonus that he is gorgeous!!

Eressië Ailin

02-22-2003, 02:27 PM

Viggo is great!!!!!!! He is soooooo hot!!!!! <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> He's my wallpaper! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Mine too!! And screensaver!!![ February 22, 2003: Message edited by: Eressië Ailin ]

Goldberry

02-22-2003, 02:32 PM

I can definitely see why he won sexiest man . . . I'm SO excited, I'm going to see him in person!!! In one week, 4 hours and 11 minutes!! I think he was the perfect Aragorn. He portrayed Aragorn exactly right, in my opinion. I didn't like the whole, "aragorn is dead" thing very much, it confused me. but oh well, he was still terrific! I say, "HURRAY FOR VIGGO!" [ February 22, 2003: Message edited by: Goldberry ]

Eressië Ailin

02-22-2003, 02:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I'm SO excited, I'm going to see him in person!!! In one week, 4 hours and 11 minutes!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>PLEASE send me an autograph!!!!!!!!

Goldberry

02-22-2003, 02:49 PM

I don't know if I'll be able to get his autograph cuz I don't know if I'll actually be able to talk to him, or just see him. He's gonna be on a stage. I SOOOO want his autograph though!!!! p.s. - sorry if I sound like a fangirl, I'm not!!! I'm just really excited, hehe. p.p.s. - maybe they have pre-signed photos or something that you can buy there. lol

Aredhelaran

02-27-2003, 04:11 PM

Viggo is an excellent choice for Aragorn. He has that air about him, and his eyes! Viggo, even in his normal apart-from-LOTR-life is a biit like Aragorn too (or so I've heard). Being male, I can't say I love him, but he certainly is an excellent Aragorn.

Phervasaion

03-02-2003, 02:26 PM

I didnt know who viggo mortensen was till i saw LOTR and i found out that he is one exelent actor and fits the rore of Aragorn perfectly and i think he played the part well

Sambar

03-04-2003, 04:53 AM

I think Viggo as Aragorn was excellent, but the man himself has the worst taste in films ever. He's been in so many, and they almost all stank...I think he should let his son pick all his roles from now on

Inderjit Sanghera

03-06-2003, 03:39 AM

He was probably the best actor in both movies. He really should win a nomination for RoTK because of the lack of them in FoTR and TTT.

Finnguala

03-08-2003, 04:09 AM

Yeah! Give that poor (ahem) guy a nomination! He deserves it!!

Airerûthiel

03-10-2003, 02:50 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>an action hero with soul, a sense of humour and destiny <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I couldn't have put it better myself Lush. If the Oscar nominations for Best Actor next year see Viggo and Elijah up for the award, then there is something seriously wrong with those voters' heads...

Lady Iverin

03-15-2003, 10:38 AM

I think Viggo was amazing in TTT. I think he is one of the few actors in the movie who did their roles perfectly. He was an excellent choice. I just didn't like what PJ was making him do.

Eressië Ailin

03-15-2003, 11:14 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I think he should let his son pick all his roles from now on <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Maybe we should suggest that to him! I am really glad that got Viggo to play Aragorn. He did an excellent job, but I think that there was a little too much 'I don't wanna be king' kind of stuff. The whole death seen was not needed, and it didn't add anything to the plot. But, overall, Viggo did a fantastic job as Aragorn. When I first heard his voice in the theatre, I nearly fainted!! And when I took one of my friends to see LoTR, she stood up cheering when Aragorn pulled his hood down!! P.S. Henry, please pick out your dad's roles more often!!Goldberry~ I already have his autograph. I bought a signed photo off eBay! *lol* guess I'm a little obsessed...

King_Elessar

03-16-2003, 11:54 AM

Viggo is AMAZING!!!!!!! I would do anything to meet him, or just get his autograph! he is so adorably AMAZING!!!!! I think he played the part of Aragorn of the Dunedain really well, I just luv it when he throws back his hood in the Prancing Pony! His voice is just.....so.......wonderful! I am glad he gets to sing in the FOTR Extended DVD, though you cannot hear it much! VIGGO RULEZ! He is so AMAZING!!!!

GaladrieloftheOlden

03-16-2003, 12:34 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I salute Viggo yet again for another stunning performance. He looks looks like Aragorn, he acts like Aragorn. He appears noble, and has a sorrowful, regretful air about him. This is perfect. He also seems quite weary from the increasing burdens he must bear. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I agree. I think that though his character was not the most interestingly conflicted (Frodo and Gollum) he was close, and I also "salute Viggo". I tought he was better even than in FotR. I din't think he "looks like Aragorn" when I first saw his face, but by 10 minutes later, I was thinking they couldn't have made him look any closer. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Am I always the only one to disagree? Aragorn didn't convince me at all in this movie, I much prefered him in the first one. I didn't feel any power in him, any passion at all!He just felt tired, almost like wishing that he were somewhere else... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Wasn't he supposed to be wishing to be somewhere else? Arwen? Kingship? Just he had to put his wishes aside. I don't think that that was a bad thing... still, I think I get what you're talking about.

Cibbwin

03-16-2003, 04:20 PM

I agree, Viggo was an AMAZING Aragorn. I liked movie Aragorn better, as Magician of Nathar said, he was more human, with human weaknesses. He looks perfect for the part, his voice is perfect, he rocks! I'm currently growing my hair to his length and having it styled like that.

Merenwen Telrúnya

03-22-2003, 05:16 AM

I LOOOOOOOOOVE ARAGORN !!!!!! Viggo acts like Aragorn, Viggo fights like Aragorn, Viggo looks like Aragorn, ... BTW : Viggo IS Aragorn!! <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He's my wallpaper! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mine too!! And screensaver!!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Mine too![ March 22, 2003: Message edited by: Merenwen Telrúnya ]

merenwen

03-22-2003, 05:30 PM

I LOVED it how viggo got into his character, it waz so real! you could just see how he WAS aragorn!

HCIsland

03-22-2003, 09:55 PM

I don't think anyone is complaining about how Viggo dived into this role. He is absolutely brilliant. I think what people don't like Aragorn's reluctance to take the title that is his right. This is very different then the book.To say Viggo's character is Aragorn is not really correct as his character does have some significant differences from the character in the book.Again, this is not to distract from Viggo's performance or the fact that you greatly enjoy his Aragorn. There is nothing wrong with enjoying this character more then the one presented in the book, which personally (and here I am drawing fire again) I always found a bit too much of a stuffed shirt. I'm glad PJ brought him down to earth a bit.H.C.

Goldberry

03-22-2003, 10:08 PM

I saw him!!!! It was absolutely amazing. I almost was screaming the whole time, but I did contain myself. He seemed sort of, shy, like he didn't really know what to say. And the whole time he had this black plastic bag. He came on stage carrying it, and I thought he was going to do something with it, but then he just walked offstage with it. It was sort of funny, hehe . My friend got his autograph!!! I was so mad. I touched it though! lol. I've been trying to get her to sell it to me . . . hmmm, I don't think she's going to. Anyway, he was just amazing. His portrayal of Aragorn in the movies was brilliant. Everything about him seemed right to me. Two thumbs up for Viggo! [ March 22, 2003: Message edited by: Goldberry ]