What's their best line? What's their worst line? [Archive]

Firondoiel

08-30-2002, 08:44 AM

Okay, here's what you do. I am going to randomly pick a character from the FOTR movie and you put down what think is his/her best and worst line. If someone has already put down the line you thought of post a reply voting for that line. The lines that gets the most votes within a week to 2 weeks time (depending on how fast people respond to this)will be declared as the official best line and the official worst line. Rule 1. You can put down up to three lines for the character's best or worst line. Rule 2. You don't have to put down a best and worst line. Rule 3. You can only vote once. Rule 4. The line has to be from the movie.Okay, without further ado, the first charater is Aragorn. In my mind his best line is... "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will." Worst line... "The same blood flows in my veins, the sam weakness."

piosenniel

08-30-2002, 08:59 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Worst line... "The same blood flows in my veins, the same weakness."<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I am curious - how did you come to the choice of this line for his worst one?

Eomer of the Rohirrim

08-30-2002, 09:41 AM

I do enjoy it when he says "Indeed!"But the best line could be "Be at peace, Son Of Gondor"His worst line is unquestionably "Let's hunt some Orc!"I defy you to find a worse line.

Elenna

08-30-2002, 11:05 AM

Legolas.Best line: "Goblins!"Worst line: "This is no mere ranger. He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn".I just think that sounds really, really awkward. Like PJ just thought "I have to fit Strider's real name in here somewhere, and Orlie is always complaining about not having enough lines..."And I love the line about goblins. It just sounds good.

Firondoiel

08-30-2002, 11:43 AM

Piosenniel, the way a came to that line for his worst was because that line gets on my nerves every time I watch the movie!!! And we're not doing Legolas right now Elenna, we're doing Aragorn. We'll do Legolas next.

Jeli Baggins

08-30-2002, 11:53 AM

good thing i read that u were doin Aragorn 1st! i was about to put my reply on Frodo! well i saved it 4 when u do him. But about Aragorn, i think his best line is also... "Be at peace, son of Gondor." and i was just wondering, i read on another post sumwhere else how everyone dislikes the line "Let's hunt some orc." i guess i'll choose that 2 as his worst line. (The reason i don't dislike it as much was because in the theater, my friend, who now lives in CA shouted out "MMMMMMMMM!!!! PORK!!!!" because she thought he said "let's go hunt some pork"!) lolol

piosenniel

08-30-2002, 12:09 PM

Firondoiel <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Piosenniel, the way a came to that line for his worst was because that line gets on my nerves every time I watch the movie!!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>One last question and I promise to let this inquiry drop - Is it because it seems to make Aragorn appear weak that you dislike this line so much?BTW - Welcome to the Downs!

Arwen Imladris

08-30-2002, 02:50 PM

Best: Strider: Not nearly frightened enough. I know what hunts you. Because he is so smart and scary!Worst Let's hunt some orc! Self explanitory, well maybe not. It is so out of character and just does not seem to fit.

Kettle of fish

08-31-2002, 12:46 AM

I also vote for "Let's hunt some orc" as worst line. But I think it was because of the delivery.

Dimaldaeon

08-31-2002, 03:11 AM

Best line Boromir: They have a cave troll!!! Worst line Gimli: I'll be dead before i see the ring in the hands of an elf!! Dumb move being in Rivendell at the time, look closely the guy on Lregolas' left. Looks like he is about to lunge at Gimli.

Firondoiel

08-31-2002, 12:55 PM

I don't like that line because it changes Aragorn's character from the book.

dragongirlG

08-31-2002, 03:47 PM

Aragorn Best line: "I would have followed you into the very heart of Mordor." (Sorry for the inexact quoting)Worst line: "Let us hunt some Orc."

Firondoiel

08-31-2002, 04:10 PM

So far "Be at peace, Son of Gondor." is in the lead for best line and "Let's hunt some orc." is in the lead for worst line. I think the "winners" will be declared either Monday, Sept. 2nd. ot Tuesday, Sept. 3rd.

Eruwen

08-31-2002, 04:58 PM

Best Line: "I would have gone with you to the end. Into the very fires of Mordor."Worst Line: "Let's hunt some orc!"

gayare'dion

08-31-2002, 07:41 PM

aragorn's best line: "i do not know what strength is in my blood , but i swear to you, i will not let the white city fall"

Eomer of the Rohirrim

09-01-2002, 07:15 AM

The delivery? Look, the Terminator would say "Lets hunt some Orc"Aragorn Son of Arathorn, Elessar, True King of Gondor and Arnor, would not. It's so far out of character it's unreal.

Firondoiel

09-06-2002, 03:48 PM

Okay the worst line was "Let's hunt some orc." and there was a tie for best line. "I would have gone with you to the end, into the very fires of Mordor." and "Be at peace, Son of Gondor". The next character is Legolas.

gayare'dion

09-06-2002, 08:14 PM

legolas : "this is no mere ranger, he is aragorn son of arathorn"

Jeli Baggins

09-06-2002, 09:02 PM

ok 4 Legolas i choose.... *best line(s)* 1) "This is no mere ranger. He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn, and you own him your alligence." 2) "There is a fell voice on the air." 3) "You mean not to follow them."*worst lines* dang! i seriously can't find his worst line. i even skimmed though the script! sry!

Rose Cotton

09-06-2002, 09:30 PM

I think Aragon's best lines where when he was in Bree.And what's with everyone? I thought Aragorn's last line was great. "Let's hunt some orc!" It just get's your spirits up. I'm gonna stand against the crowd and say the Aragorn's best line is "Let's hunt some orc!" Oh, I just noticed. We're doing Legolas. Best line: I vote for "Fell voice on the air" just cause it's fun watching him walk on the snow.

Kithrèna Greenarrow Legolas

09-06-2002, 10:33 PM

Legolas' best line? Well, in My humble opinion, its,"((I forgot the first part)) Gandalf...What did they say about him? I have no the heart to tell you, for Me the greife is still to near"I aploigze if I got some of it wrong and I deffently hit Myself over the head with an Orc for forgetting the first part.Worst line? ORCS!Thats just My opinion though...

Orodoliel

09-07-2002, 03:07 AM

legolas:Best: You mean not to follow them Worst: There is a fell voice in the air Sorry if I quoted them slightly wrong!

Maltaharma

09-07-2002, 10:43 AM

I personally think Aragorn's best line is when he says "I will not let the white city fall!" Worst line: when they're at the council of Elrond and he's says, "...it has no other master!" Did anyone else noticed how wierd his voice sounded right then? <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>"Never trust an elf." <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Eomer of the Rohirrim

09-07-2002, 01:41 PM

Legolas's "Orcs" and "Goblins" don't really count for me because they are only one word each. Plus, they're kind of funny....Legolas's best line is "I have not the heart to tell you, for me the grief is still too near"And he doesn't really have many lines does he? So I'll say "Orcs" because he screws his face up as he says it and it's sort of bad.

Lady_Báin

09-07-2002, 07:53 PM

best for legolas "you mean no to follow him"or "lament of gandalf"..."I have not the heart to tell you for the grief is still to near" but i was sort of paraphrasing. worst "(some obscure word?) from dunland!"or "the horn of gondor" i don't know he jst sort of roles his "r"s funnily, sounds sort of inconsistent.

Kithrèna Greenarrow Legolas

09-07-2002, 08:50 PM

I do the same with My " R "s...Whats that called???

gayare'dion

09-07-2002, 09:24 PM

i like how aragorns voice, sounds, especially at the council of elrond. theirs something about it thats so cool

Rose Cotton

09-08-2002, 10:11 AM

Aragorn always sounds and acts like nothing bads going on. Especially in Bree. Like: Oh ya Sauron's taking over, but I'm a Ranger, I can deal.I still say his best line is "Let's hunt some Orc"

Arathiriel

09-08-2002, 10:20 AM

I actually liked Aragorn's line of "Let's hunt some orc!"

Thriwien

09-10-2002, 03:21 AM

The best: "Thou shalt not pass!!!!" by: Gandalf

Firondoiel

09-10-2002, 02:31 PM

Okay in my opinion on Legolas... Best:"A lament for Gandalf...I have not the heart to tell you, for me the grief is still too near." Worst: "Orcs"

Anastasia

09-11-2002, 11:07 AM

OK, I know that 30 people are gonna kick me when I say this... But I dont really think "lets go hunt some orc" was the worst line... I just crack up when I hear him say it, but I don't think its bad... Besides, it was in the book wasnt it?Best:"The world is changing. I feel it in the water, I feel it in the air..." or words to that effect. So cool and mysterious. Worst: Arwen: Do you remember when we first met? Aragon: I thought I was in a dream. Tacky or what?

Anastasia

09-11-2002, 11:19 AM

Maybe you should do a funniest line as well? Because there are a lot of funny lines in FOTR... Just a suggestion.

Dimaldaeon

09-11-2002, 02:24 PM

I really hate this Sam: What are you doin' those wraiths are still out there? Damn that sounds way to american aren't the Hobbits meant to be miniature Brits.I also think that Legolas' lines are some of the worst in the movie. Some crazy fan-girl is going to try to kill me now, right.Aragorn and Boromir have the best lines. But Aragorn's accent keeps changing.[ September 11, 2002: Message edited by: Dimaldaeon ]

Firondoiel

09-11-2002, 02:30 PM

Anastasia, thank you for the suggestion but there already is a place were you can post the funniest lines.

Mattius

09-11-2002, 04:35 PM

so what character are we on to now then?

Firondoiel

09-12-2002, 01:11 PM

Results for Legolas...Best: I have not the heart to tell you, for me the grief is still too near.Worst: Orcs!Okay, the next character is Gandalf.

Rose Cotton

09-12-2002, 02:16 PM

Hm....Gandalf.Best line:YOU SHALL NOT PASS! I'll have to think of a worst line.

Kithrèna Greenarrow Legolas

09-12-2002, 08:08 PM

Puuurrrrsonally, I like "Go you fools!" Its the selflessness thats put into them and motavates him to say it that realy gets Me...Of corse, I am a but lunny. Or "We must figure out what to do with the time thats given to us" Speech...Too bad Ic ant remember it to quote it! *Dose a football tackle on Dimaldaeon and tosses her over the fence* Sorry, don't take it personally. Its born-reflex to do that kinda stuff to people who insult Legolas...

elengil

09-12-2002, 08:37 PM

I dont remember who asked but no, "lets hunt some orc" is not in the book.. The line in the book reads "I will follow the orcs." in answer to the debate of whether to follow Frodo and Sam and thereby leave Merry and Pip to torment and death, or to follow the Orcs, which we all know he decides the fate of the ring bearer was no longer in his hands.I was rather miffed at the lines that were seemingly needlessly changed.Oh and for whoever asked about the r's it's called "rolling your r's" and it's apparently the correct pronunciation for many of the languages of Middle-Earth. all in all I cast my vote as "lets hunt some orc" as among the worst lines of the movie. I think there were too many lines that seemed very out of character for the speaker.

Dimaldaeon

09-13-2002, 12:54 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Does a football tackle on Dimaldaeon and tosses her over the fence. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> What the hell are you talking about, I'm a guy you feckless git, and i would really like to see you try and toss me over the fence.

Silivren-Niphredil

09-14-2002, 06:19 AM

Oooh! I couldn't agree more about "Let's hunt some orc." I watched that bit, and I was really disappointed. It was really uncharacteristic of Aragorn...but anyway, it's been mentioned enough in this forum and I've got some more lines I love... The best line: Well, I couldn't decide out of "Flee you fools!"--"You shall be: The Fellowship of the Ring"--or "I would have followed you into the very heart of Mordor" of course, there were other really good lines. Sorry if they're not exact... Cool forum!

Firondoiel

09-14-2002, 11:33 AM

I'm glad u like the forum Silivren-Niphredil! Here's my opinion on Gandalf.Best: You cannot pass! I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. THe Dark Fire will no avail you, flame of Udun! Go back to the shadow! You shall not pass!!Worst: .......I can't think of a worst! Oh well. If I think of one I'll post again.

Mithuial

09-14-2002, 12:12 PM

Gandalf's best line: "I am a member of the secret flame. Wielder of the flame of Arnor! Dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udun! Go back to the shadow!"Worst line: to Bilbo, "I suppose you thought that was terribly clever."

Mithuial

09-14-2002, 12:14 PM

sorry! "...servant of the secret flame." I knew "member" sounded wrong, like he was in one of those cd clubs, or something. I hope I didn't defile that line or something.

Ransom

09-14-2002, 05:55 PM

Two VERY VERY bad lines:"If you want him, come and claim him."-Arwen"Give us the halfling, she-elf."-Nazgul.Best line:"You shall not pass."-Gandalf"Do not take me for a conjurer of cheap tricks."-GandalfI can't get the picture of the nine nazgul charging at Arwen when she suddenly discovers that you need a ring of power to control the waters....[ September 14, 2002: Message edited by: Ransom ]

Rose Cotton

09-14-2002, 05:55 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Worst line: to Bilbo, "I suppose you thought that was terribly clever." <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Why did you think that was bad?

Eruwen

09-14-2002, 06:08 PM

Well, I missed Legolas. But my Gandalf is..Best: "I'm not trying to rob you! I'm trying to help you."Worst: I cant think of one. Oh well. I got best in there.

elengil

09-14-2002, 06:21 PM

I know it's been talked to death, but the line 'lets hunt some orc'I think I figured out why it's so bad and why it just doesnt seem to fit...In the book, there was a great struggle in Aragorn's mind which way he should take, follow Frodo and Sam, or attempt to rescue Merry and Pippin. Both seemed equally hopeless in their outcome. From the breaking of the fellowship until they get to Fangorn Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli are basically on a (from their view) hopeless errand. They never really have hope, but they go on without hope. That's why I love the line "I will follow the orcs" because it's not an arrogant or encouraging line.. It's the answer to a very long descision, and a hopeless future.

Mithuial

09-15-2002, 10:17 AM

All Gandalf's lines are good. But my least favorite is, "I suppose you think that was terribly clever." Maybe because it made him sound a little arrogant. I dunno. It's not that it's a bad line. I just don't like the way he says it, I guess.

elengil

09-15-2002, 05:38 PM

I think the line that I dont care for from Gandalf is "is it secret? is it safe?". Not for the words themselves, but for the (in my opinion) total lack of being in character. All panicy and scared.. that is *not* how Gandalf is supposed to act. Even when he was sure of which ring it was he didnt freak out like that. I didnt like the OOC-ness of it, the words themselves are fine.

Eomer of the Rohirrim

09-16-2002, 10:41 AM

Gandalf has many top-quality lines, so I'll try and choose one.Best line: "So do all who live to see such times. What you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you."Either that or "NO!" (on Caradhras)Worst line: "Go back to the shadow!" I'm not sure why but I don't really like that line. It's hardly bad though but I had to choose one.

Elven Mistress

09-22-2002, 12:50 PM

GandalfBest Line: I don't know the whole thing, but when he's talking to Frodo in Moria: A pity? Most men who live deserve death. Most men that die deserve life. Can you give it to them, Frodo? *something like that - sorry if i totally screwed it up...*Worst: YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!!

cookie_crazy

09-23-2002, 07:47 AM

Are you kidding or what! The best line was way when he says:...Lead them on Aragorn, the bridge is nearer...do as I say! Swords are no more use here. The worst: A palantir is a dangerous tool Saruman, they are not all accounted for, we do not know who else may be watching.

ElanorGamgee

09-23-2002, 09:24 AM

My favorite Gandalf quotes: 1)"Pity? It was pity that stayed Bilbo's hand. Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them, Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. Even the very wise cannot see all ends. My heart tells me that Gollum has some part to play yet, for good or evil, before this is over. The pity of Bilbo may rule the fate of many."2)"So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides the will of evil. Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, in which case you were also meant to have it. And that is an encouraging thought."Also, I know I'm a bit late, but my favorite Aragorn quote is: "Indeed? I can avoid being seen if I wish, but to disappear entirely, that is a rare gift."[ September 23, 2002: Message edited by: ElanorGamgee ]

Liriodendron

09-23-2002, 11:20 AM

What is the "wrong" password line Gandalf says when he first tries to open the door to Moria. That sounds pretty bad (but, of course, It's supposed to! ).

Lady_Espel

09-24-2002, 01:18 PM

Ok, i know we're doin Gandalf, but I'm puttin loads of posts on tonight for some strange reason. I just wanted to say, in the movie, Legolas if kinda like the ears and eyes (or maybe the guy that says the obvious things) isn't he- Orcs, Goblins, blah blah from Dunblah. Hum, i wonder why?

Lady_Espel

09-24-2002, 01:23 PM

Gandalf's best line was when someone said he'd remembered the way, "No, the air just smells fresher down here." (Ok, he probably didn't, but sumin of the sort, im sorry, im very tired.) His worst line, um, well, i can't say anything because i couldn't write anything better.

Firondoiel

09-24-2002, 04:07 PM

Alright it's about time I posted the results!Best line 4 Gandalf there's tie between the Bridge of Khazad-Dum lines (You cannot pass...) and the lines with Frodo (All we have to decide is...). 4 worst some people said he didn't have on and then there are some lines that only got one vote. These are the ones that only got 1 vote.You shall not pass! I suppose you think that was terribly clever. Is it secret? Is it safe? Go back to the shadow. A Palantir is a dangerous tool Saruman...They are not all accounted for, the lost Seeing Stones, we do not know who else may be watching.Okay. How aboutArwenfor the next character? Here's my opinion on her.Best: I would rather share on life time with you than face all the ages of this world alone. I choose a mortal life.Worst: If you want him come and claim him.

Elven Mistress

09-24-2002, 04:54 PM

I completely agree with Firondoiel for the best/worse Arwen quotes...

Cazoz

09-24-2002, 05:51 PM

"What's this? A Ranger, caught off his guard?" Grr, shut up you stupid *****!I can't think of a good one for her.Re: Legolas. He didn't really have many good lines, he scornfully spat out the names of a few species of creatures and did a lot of 'smell the fart' acting but that was about it. However, he can be forgiven for his prettiness and kick-arse fighting scenes. I hope he gets some better dialogue in the coming two films.

Rose Cotton

09-25-2002, 02:35 PM

For Arwen:Worst: I agree with FirondoielBest : (in elvish) The shadow does not hold sway yet. Not over me. Not over you. Or somthing like that.[ September 25, 2002: Message edited by: Rose Cotton ]

LadyElbereth

09-25-2002, 02:53 PM

I also have to agree with Firondoiel for the best and worst Arwen quotes.

Elven Mistress

09-25-2002, 06:22 PM

All together i don't think Arwen had that many good quotes...well, i'm also a little against Liv Tyler - i think she's just plain annoying.

Fallen King of Angmar

09-25-2002, 10:34 PM

I disagree about Arwen.The elvish (in my opinion) is great from her and her major line with Nazghul: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> If you want him, come and claim him! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>while not very "Tolkienesque" is decent and works well.

Fallen King of Angmar

09-25-2002, 10:35 PM

errrr.... make that partially disagree.

cookie_crazy

09-27-2002, 05:03 PM

Ewwwwwwwww. Her worst line was let what grace that has been given to me pass on to him. Her best...hmmmmmm...nothing

Lady_Báin

09-28-2002, 09:41 AM

dang i missed gandalf but i'll say it anyway best is when he yells really powerfully and comandingly "YOU CANNOT PASS!!!" yeah woo that was great and worst was "it's saruman" "Arwen" had no good lines in my opinion

Diamond18

09-28-2002, 11:29 AM

Arwen's best line: "If you want him, come and claim him!" Hey, I liked that line and I'm not ashamed of it!Worst: "What's this? A ranger caught off his guard?" Not even a she-elf could catch Aragorn off his guard, so there.Can we do Pippin next? Pleeease?

Gloruviel

09-29-2002, 02:25 PM

i agree with Elven M. about arwen[ September 29, 2002: Message edited by: Gloruviel ]

Jeli Baggins

09-29-2002, 06:26 PM

i also, agree w/ Firondoiel about Arwen. maybe b/c i'm to lazy to scan the script. i could c if it was a hobbit or sumthin.

Firondoiel

10-04-2002, 05:46 PM

Okay, I"m here with the results for Arwen.Best:I would rather share on life time with you than face all the ages of this world alone. I choose a mortal life.Worst: If you want him, come and claim him.Sure we can do Pippin next. Here's my two cents on him.Best: The whole 2nd breakfast thing was pretty good.Worst: That's nice, ashes on my tomatoes.

Rose Cotton

10-04-2002, 06:06 PM

Hm...for Pippin:Best: Anyway, you need people of intellegence on this sort of mission....quest.....thing!(right from the book...well, almost)Worst: I can't think of one.I wonder which charicter we should do next. *coughcoughsamcoughcough* [ October 04, 2002: Message edited by: Rose Cotton ]

Diamond18

10-04-2002, 08:04 PM

Thanks, Firondoiel .Best:1. "Is he going to die?" (For the delivery, 'cause it was such a scary scene and we were all thinking that...well, sort of...not really...but hey...)2. "Well yes, we've had one breakfact, but what about second breakfast?"Worst: "Great! Where are we going?"[ October 04, 2002: Message edited by: Diamond18 ]

LadyElbereth

10-05-2002, 10:47 AM

Aww man, there are way too many good lines for Pippin, I can't decide which ones are the best!!Best: "Mushrooms!!"Worst: He doesn't have one.

Donisile Of Mirkwood

10-05-2002, 02:26 PM

I know alot of these have been mentioned but here are the worst and best i think anyway..Worst: 'Lets go hunt some Orc' (Everyone agrees on this on i think) 'Whats this? A ranger caught off his guard' 'If you want him,come and claim him' (Its could have been worse,she could have said 'if you want him come and get him') 'Oh and they have a Cave Troll'Best: 'A wizard is never late,he arrives precisely when he means to' No line can top that one....

Eruwen

10-05-2002, 03:00 PM

Omg, Pippin? I don't know...hmm......there are so many....Best: There is a whole scene here...so, <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Pippin:Are we lost? Merry:No. Pippin:I think we are Merry:Shhh. Gandalf's thinking. Pippin:Merry... Merry:What? Pippin:I'm hungry<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Worst: There really isn't one. I loved him the whole movie.

Eruialiwen

10-05-2002, 04:19 PM

OK, best Pippin lines! "somethingsomething Special. Quest. Thing." (sorry, I can't remember the first part of that one LOL) I love how his voice sounds when he says that. "MUSHROOMS!" "It comes in pints??? I'm getting one!" I just love how he talks Worst Pippin line: "Great, ashes on my tomatoes!" I know I'm very late, but best/worst lines of the previous characters... Aragorn/Best line: "Indeed? I can avoid being seen if I wish, but to disappear entirely, that is a rare gift." Aragorn/Worst line: you know, I really can't think of one at the moment... Legolas/Best line: the whole lament to Gandalf bit...sorry can't remember it either! Drat! *hides* Legolas/Worst line: "ORCS!" The look on his face is hilarious! Arwen/Best line: (in Elvish) "The Shadow does not hold sway yet, not over you, not over me." Arwen/Worst line: (in Elvish)"Come back to the light..." Gandalf/Best line: "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!" he sounds so powerful when he says it! "A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early; he arrives precisely when he intends to!" Gandalf/Worst line: "Is it secret? Is it safe?"[ October 05, 2002: Message edited by: Eruialiwen ]

cookie_crazy

10-06-2002, 05:35 PM

I completely agree with Eruwen about the best Pippin lines and:It comes in pints?...I'm getting one.

charly

10-07-2002, 09:16 AM

Pippin: Best: the whole meal-thing <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Pip:We´ve had first breakfast. But what about second? Merry:I don´t think he knows about that. Pip: But what about 11 o´clock snack? Lunch? 4 o´clock tea? High tea? Dinner? Midnight snack? He does know that?? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I´m not sure if it´s exactly correct, but that should be about it. Worst: You take it.(to merry) >GO PIPPIN < Now, for the others... I know I´m a bit late.. Arwen: Best: the whole bridge dialouge Worst: the I-am Arwen, come-to-the-light thing

dragoneyes

10-07-2002, 02:05 PM

Best: Definately the 2nd breakfast bit, I love the way it fits with the music. Worst:... yet to think of oneglad to see other ppl notice Aragorn,s not-quite-British accent at times, I thought it might have just been me.

Eruialiwen

10-07-2002, 04:29 PM

I've also noticed Aragon's sometimes-not-very-British accent myself, and Sam's as well (when Sam goes "What are you doing?? Those wraiths are still out there???" he has no Brit accent whatsoever -_-').

Lady_Báin

10-11-2002, 09:19 AM

*in brit accent* Ahh Shutti. just kidding, just kidding but best for pip "ash on my tomato"worst: ummmm "is he going to die" it sounds silly i dunno *shrug*

Firondoiel

10-12-2002, 09:59 AM

You're welcome Diamond18! I love Pippin too!!! Results 4 him are...Best: The 2nd breakfast scene Worst: That's nice! Ashes on my tomatoes. Someone dropped me a little hint that we should do Sam next and that's fine with me! Best:I made a promise Mr.Frodo, a promise. Don't you leave him Samwise Gamgee, and I don't mean to, I don't mean to. (I cry when he says that line everytime I watch the movie!)Worst: What are you doing!? Those Wraiths are still out there!

LadyElbereth

10-12-2002, 01:12 PM

Best: (I don't remember how this goes)....don't turn me into anything *gulp* unnatural.Worst: What're you doing! The wraiths are still out there!

Diamond18

10-12-2002, 02:15 PM

Best: Oh gosh...so many...but I guess I'll agree with you Firondoiel. "I made a promise, etc." (I know, lazy me )Worst: I watched the movie twice in the last 24 hours...but I can't think of a bad line for Sam. So what if his accent wasn't perfect on the "Wraiths are still out there" line; I don't think that really matters.

Rose Cotton

10-12-2002, 07:12 PM

I'll start off by saying I don't think Sam had any bad lines. Just hearing him talk made me happy whether it had the right accent or not.I agree that his best was his "I made a promise" line.But I also liked:"We did what Gandalf wanted didn't we? We got the ring this far and I thought,......""We may yet Frodo, we may.""Don't turn me into anything unnatural." There's tons more but I won't bother you with them.

Eruialiwen

10-12-2002, 09:12 PM

Best Lines for Sam: "I made a promise. 'Don't you leave him, Samwise Gamgee'. And I don't mean to. I don't mean to." "Don't turn me into anything...unnatural." "I haven't been dropping no eaves sir, honest!" Worst Line for Sam: can't think of one at the moment...LOL

Jeli Baggins

10-12-2002, 11:58 PM

wow u guys just went rite ahead w/out getting my opinon 4 Pip! (oh well it's my fault for not checking this post often.... so now here's my account on pippen) bestest lines:: 1) "Oh that's nice! Ash on my tomatoes!" (i don't care what u ppl say, that's the coolest line, and i use it often when i'm eating tomatoes) 2)"Anyway, you need people of intelligence on this sort of mission… quest… thing." 3)Pip~ Are we lost? Merry~ No. Pip~ I think we are. Merry~ shhh Gandalf is thinking. Pip~ Merry Merry~ what? Pip~ i'm hungry. worstest lines:: c'mon hobbits don't say ne bad lines! Samwise! bestest lines:: 1) "I made a promise, Mr Frodo. A promise. Don't you leave him Samwise Gamgee. And I don't mean to. I don't mean to." 2) "I haven't dropped no eaves, sir, honest. I was just cutting the grass under the window there, if you follow me." 3)"Did you hear that? Rivendell. We're going to see the elves!" 4) "Now there's an eye opener and no mistake!" worstest line:: hey u already heard what i said about Pip's worstest lines!sorry about there bein 4 bestest 4 sam, but i couldn't take ne of those away! thx 4 taking my vote, J.Baggins

ElanorTheFair

10-13-2002, 02:47 AM

Well I think sam has many great lines, but my favs. are pretty much the same as everyone else.1) I love the whole promise scene with Frodo and Sam. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> SAM Frodo! Mr. Frodo! FRODO No, Sam. FRODO Go back, Sam. I'm going toMordor alone! SAM Of course you are, and I'm coming with you! FRODO You can't swim! Sam! SAM I made a promise, Mr. Frodo. A promise. Don't you leave him, Samwise Gamgee, and I don't mean to. I don't mean to. FRODO Oh, Sam. Come on. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That scene makes me cry every time. 2) I also like the unnatural scene. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> SAM I ain't been dropping no eaves, sir, honest, I was just cutting the grass outside the window, if you follow me. GANDALF A bit late for trimming the verge. SAM I heard raised voices. GANDALF What did you hear? Speak! SAM Nothing important. That is, I heard a good deal about a ring, and a dark lord, and something about the end of the world. Please don't hurt me, sir, don't turn me into anything unnatural. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I'm sorry about all the quotes everyone but I just love the whole movie.And i can't think of a worst line. i like all of them. SOrry this was so long, but i think you have to show them to do justice for the movie.

Rose Cotton

10-13-2002, 11:03 AM

I love how Sam says "...somthing about the end of the world." It always makes me laugh.

Elven Mistress

10-13-2002, 12:39 PM

I definatly agree with ElanorTheFair!!!! I LOVE those two scenes! I love how Sam says them with his accent and everything, even though he's american! I just love how he says them and i love the meaning behind them!!!

Eomer of the Rohirrim

10-13-2002, 01:39 PM

My favourite Sam line is simply "Frodo, Mr Frodo!"Or maybe "You've been in the Farmer Maggot's crop!"The worst is when he jumps out at the Council of Elrond. He goes something like "Heay!" Which is pretty bad.

Eomer of the Rohirrim

10-13-2002, 01:41 PM

Oh, and another little thing....MERRY! FOR GOD'S SAKE DO MERRY! He has the best line in the whole film, PLEASE can we do Merry next.Go on. Merry?

Amanaduial the archer

10-13-2002, 02:15 PM

i agree. lets do merry.go on.you know you want to to.Ok, ok, im sorry, ill stop buggin y'all.merry now?

Diamond18

10-13-2002, 02:36 PM

Firondoiel only posts results about once a week, you guys. We've only been on Sam for a day. Patience?

Helkasir

10-13-2002, 06:34 PM

Sam's Best: "Of course you are! AND I'M COMING WITH YOU!"Sam's Worst: "If I take one more step, this is farthest from home, I'll have ever been."Come on, it's a freakin cabbage patch. Come on.... one foot in front of the other... One thing that irks me here... who cares if the accent is british? After all, Tolkien created languages. They should all HAVE different accents.

Arwen_Evenstar

10-14-2002, 01:47 AM

Thank god i made it in time 4 sam....phew... Best: 'somthinsomethin...Ill have u on shanks!'I think its only in the movie but still...Sams soo brave....

Arwen_Evenstar

10-14-2002, 01:49 AM

Thank god i made it in time 4 sam....phew... Best: 'somthinsomethin...Ill have u on shanks!'I think its only in the movie but still...Sams soo brave.... Or...'Shelter! If this is shelter then one wall and no roof makes a house! I think it is impossible for samwise to have a worst line. The whole wraiths this is Sean Astins fault!

Lady_Báin

10-14-2002, 09:13 AM

i always thought it was "long shanks", oh well silly me anywayBest: "Something about the end of the world" that counts the "unnatural" bitworst he really dosen't have one

Rose Cotton

10-14-2002, 04:13 PM

I think it is "long shanks" but I could be wrong.I bet Sam would have beat Aragorn up if it had turned to a fight. I mean, later on he beats up a huge spider so how hard could a stupid ranger be? [ October 14, 2002: Message edited by: Rose Cotton ]

Helkasir

10-14-2002, 05:29 PM

Sam's in good view of a crouch shot.It is "Long Shanks." They call him that in the books.

TealDude3

10-17-2002, 02:44 PM

Aragorn's best line: "I can avoid being seen if I wanted, but to diappear entirly, that is a rare gift." Aragorn's worst line: "Where is the ring!"I really don't understand why that line is there.

Helkasir

10-17-2002, 06:11 PM

hmm.. I thought the disappear entirely was one of his WORST. 'twas a bit corny.

Eruialiwen

10-17-2002, 06:25 PM

LOL, I forgot about that for Sam... "Of course you are. AND I'M COMING TOO!" and "somethingsomething or I'll have you, Longshanks!"

Rose Cotton

10-18-2002, 04:24 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>"I can avoid being seen if I wanted, but to diappear entirly, that is a rare gift." <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I liked that line. It was Aragorn in his element.

Diamond18

10-18-2002, 10:36 AM

I thought that was a good line too. Plus, "You have a stout heart little hobbit, but it will not save you. They are coming." (or something like that). He was saying it to Sam...see I'm not straying totally from the current topic!

Helkasir

10-18-2002, 12:58 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I liked that line. It was Aragorn in his element. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I didn't like any of his lines in lord of the rings. The only good one was the "You have my sword" part. I think he really gets into his element in TTT.

TealDude3

10-18-2002, 05:07 PM

I think Gandalf's best line is more of an entire scene, but it was my favorite because it was actually in the book.FRODO I wish the Ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.GANDALF So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All they have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to them. There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides the will of evil. Bilbo was meant to find the ring. I which case you were also meant to have it. And that is an encouraging though.

Lady_Báin

10-18-2002, 06:42 PM

Helkasir i see your point, i thought Aragorns part in fotr (the movie) to be sort of fumbly and uh... well weird. i didn't like his "character", how he had an amazing talent to say every line a bit off (in my mind). but you can't please everyone and i thought his performance was probably the best possible, if you catch my meaning. but i am positively bursting with anticipation for his (undoubtably) better performance in TTT. yay!!

Mintyztwin

10-18-2002, 07:01 PM

Okay, for Gandalf, the absolute, completly BEST line (or several lines! ) was the whole speech about "Pity." "Pity? It was pity that stayed Biblo's hand! Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them?" Man, that is WAY cool!Worst line: "Keep it secret. Keep it safe." Cheesy. Very cheesy.

Mintyztwin

10-18-2002, 07:04 PM

Okay, I just noticed we're WAY on to other people now, sorry! (Slow? I'm not slow!) But those lines are STILL Mithrandir's best! Now to find my place in the thread!

Mintyztwin

10-18-2002, 07:23 PM

Okay! I'm back! (Tremble in fear!) I feel better seeing that I'm not the only one out there who randomly list's the wrong person's line! I think I will mention that ALL OF PIPPIN'S LINES ARE COOL!!! Heh heh. (And I am actually, NOT a Pip fan, like my twin!) Unfortunaly, my buddy Raz says that she thinks she found some info. once that said Tolkien didn't want tomatoes in ME. (Dunno why.) So that makes the line not okay. (Does anyone know anything else about that?) For Sam . . . uh . . . The whole "We did what Gandalf wanted didn't we?" is WAY bad!!! I mean, I know he want's to go back home, and everything, but that is so . . . Chicken!!!! His best line is "Let him go, or we'll 'ave you long shanks!" lol!!! Here he bursts in with his fists up, and threatens Aragorn, who's twice as tall, with a sword! It's so funny!

TolkienGurl

10-19-2002, 01:55 PM

SARUMAN OF MANY COLORSBest: "The power of Isengard is at your command, Sauron, Lord of the Earth."Worst: "...but you have chosen the way of pain!" ARAGORN, SON OF ARATHORNBest: "Be at peace, son of Gondor." SAMWISE GAMGEEBest: "I made a promise, Mr. Frodo. A promise. 'Don't you leave him Samwise Gamgee.' And I don't mean to. I don't mean to."

TealDude3

10-19-2002, 03:12 PM

Borimir's Best Line: "It is a strange fate that we must suffer so much fear and doubt... over such a little thing."The way he said it is just awesome.

Enedhil

10-19-2002, 03:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> FRODO I wish the Ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.GANDALF So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All they have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to them. There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides the will of evil. Bilbo was meant to find the ring. I which case you were also meant to have it. And that is an encouraging though. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Aye, that certainly brings a lump to my throat: I find something so touching about the way the lines are delivered there. Acting at it's finest. Oh and yes, along with several of Aragorn's lines ("Be at peace..."). Whew. *bounces* Need to get that DVD out again...but undeniably the WORST LINE in the entire film comes from Elrond, who otherwise, I quite like (he's cool, in my opinion):"It must be cast back into the firey chasm from whence it came!" NOO! No, no no no no!! That is just cheese at it's worst. That line is cheese with whiskers! Ewww! *laughs at own over-reaction*I find there are very few truly bad lines, but we could be here all day, combing the script and posting all the best bits. *grins*Roll on December.[ October 19, 2002: Message edited by: Enedhil ]

Helkasir

10-19-2002, 08:25 PM

Boromir's Best: All I want is the strength to protect my people! -Or- "I would call you my captain...bbalhab... and my king." -or- "One simply does not walk into mordor....etc."Worst: I see no hope...I thought boromir was pretty good.Gandalf's best definitely the pity scene.Gimli's best: No one TOSSES A DWARF!or maybe "The is still one dwarf left in moria with fight in him."Legolas' best: The"I can feel it" crap...Worst: This is no MERE ranger.... he is Aragorn, Son of Arathorn, and your king.YOU SUCK, LEGOLAS!

Kalimac

10-20-2002, 12:53 AM

Just a general comment here -Best lines - Most of them. The movie was so wonderfully done that even the lines that in a lesser film would have had me rolling my eyes ("But you have chosen the way of pain!") somehow became good. And Sam's American-ish accent didn't bother me too much. The character was so well played, and besides, he's got a bit of that comic servant aspect to him - aren't they supposed to have silly accents? (I'm American, in case anyone hadn't guessed).Worst Line: "And now, perfected - my fighting Uruk-Hai!" Not because it's that bad in itself but because "Fighting Uruk-Hai" sounds WAY too much like the nickname for a college football team (Fighting Irish, anyone?). It's just a little disconcerting.

Helkasir

10-20-2002, 08:36 AM

Most of the lines were a little down played, in my opinion. They were not as good as they could have been; sometimes it was the actor's fault. Ian did a really good job of avoiding it. As a movie, it doesn't match the likes of braveheart, which is filled with so many good lines that it's insane. That doesn't mean it was a bad movie by any means, though.

Eomer of the Rohirrim

10-21-2002, 10:43 AM

Am I right in guessing that whoever started this thread is so gutted that no-one is playing to the rules that he/she has just quit?We need the Sam results.And anyway, the "chasm from whence it came" line is AWESOME! How dare you criticize a line of such mightiness?

Firondoiel

10-21-2002, 03:29 PM

Eeeek!! I’m late with the results! Alrighty here they are…Best: I made a promise Mr. Frodo, a promise. Don’t you lose him Samwise Gamgee, and I don’t mean to, I don’t mean to.Worst: What are you doing?! Those Wraiths are still out there!Sorry I’m so late. Seeing as how I’ve got people begging me to do Merry I suppose we can do him for fear of what will happen to me if we don’t. Ya'll go ahead and vote I'll have to come back later. My mom wants me off the computer.

Diamond18

10-21-2002, 03:55 PM

All Merry's lines were good...even that nasty one where he said "That rules you out, Pip." But since he was picking on Pippin, I'll say that's his worst. (Fuzzy logic, I know).As for his best, it's either:1: "This, my friend, is a pint!"Or 2:, this "punch line" from the scene in Farmer Maggot's field:Merry: "I don't know why he's so upset. It's only a couple of carrots." Pippin: "And some cabbages. And then those three bags of potatoes we lifted last week, and, and, the mushrooms, the week before." Merry: "Yes, Pippin, my point is, he's clearly over reacting. Run!"

LadyElbereth

10-21-2002, 04:00 PM

All of Merry's lines were great! Ummm errrr,but i guess...Worst: The blackrider was looking for something...or someone. (it was something like that)Best: 1. This my friend is a pint! 2. Merry: That was good. Pippin: Let's get another one. (or is it the other way around? no matter, they are both so funny!!)[ October 22, 2002: Message edited by: LadyElbereth ]

Eruialiwen

10-21-2002, 07:31 PM

Pippin's best lines: The scene in Farmer Maggot's fields...hehehehehe "Oohh...I think I've broken something!" "This, my friends, is a PINT!" The fireworks scene: Merry: "No, big one, BIG ONE!" (a few minutes later) Merry: "It's supposed to be in the ground!" Pippin: "It is in the ground!" Merry: "Outside!" Pippin: "This was your idea!" Merry and Pippin: "AAAHH!!!!" (after the dragon firework is done) Pippin: "That was good." Merry: "Let's get another one." I love all his and Pippin's lines!!! But...worst line: "That black rider was looking for something. Or someONE." I dunno, he just sounds kinda menacing when he says it.

Mintyztwin

10-21-2002, 07:49 PM

Merry had lines? Hmm . . . For some reason, they haven't stuck in my head! (Too much stuff already in there ) I have to agree, that the "Black rider" line was . . . not good. Best line . . . I'm having difficulty remembering them! Uh . . . I like the firework scene!!! It's soooo cool! I also like it when he says "That leaves you out Pip." I think those are his best lines. (At least until I remember some better ones! )

Eomer of the Rohirrim

10-22-2002, 11:50 AM

Normally, for any other character, I'd let your mistakes pass, but not for Merry, because he has the SINGLE BEST LINE IN THE ENTIRE FILM!And it goes something like this:"Eggs, sausages, NICE CRISPY BACON!!!!!!!"Debate over. Worst line, maybe the screams that he does in Moria and at Amon Hen."Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!"

Aramacil

10-22-2002, 01:29 PM

the best part would be for me: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Nothing important. That is, I heard a good deal about a ring, and a dark lord, and something about the end of the world. Please don't hurt me, sir, don't turn me into anything unnatural. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>and the worst would be: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Let's hunt some Orc! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I really hate that last line, who does he think he is,Rambo?

Rose Cotton

10-22-2002, 02:29 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>All Merry's lines were good...even that nasty one where he said "That rules you out, Pip." But since he was picking on Pippin, I'll say that's his worst. (Fuzzy logic, I know <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Actually, in the book, that's Gandalf's line. Anyway....I like the whole Farmer Maggot Scene.If Merry had a bad line it was the black rider one.

Diamond18

10-22-2002, 04:02 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Actually, in the book, that's Gandalf's line. Anyway.... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I know; that's why it seemed rather nasty coming from Merry.(BTW, Eomer, the "nice crispy bacon" line is something I love to quote, just the way he says it. There just was too many good'uns to choose from.)

Mintyztwin

10-22-2002, 04:11 PM

I CAN'T BELIEVE I FORGOT THAT LINE!! Heh heh. I love anything that has to do with food! Can I change my vote? Merry's best is definatly "Nice crispy bacon." "Put it out you fools, put it out!" That one was not so good.

Firondoiel

10-23-2002, 12:23 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>"Put it out you fools, put it out!" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Frodo said that, not Merry and yes you can change your vote. Here's my vote on Merry.Best: Tomatoes, sausages, nice crispy bacon. Either that one or...No, no, the big one, big one!Worst: Ok. Want a tomatoe Sam?I don't like that line because I don't think that they used the expression "OK". Anyone agree?

Jeli Baggins

10-24-2002, 09:50 AM

this time i didn't miss the voteing! yay. ok 4 merry i have: bestest lines~ 1) "This, my friend, is a pint." 2) "What do you suppose that means?" 3) "Oi! We're coming too! You'll have to send us home tied up in a sack to stop us."worstest lines~ *sighs* as i have said b4, there are no bad lines from hobbits!

Mintyztwin

10-24-2002, 04:34 PM

Aheh heh heh. I know that's Frodo's line. (Really!) I was just reminded of it when I quoted Merry. And I don't like it. (The line.) Aaaaand, since we weren't DOING Frodo, I hardly felt uh . . . able to say it was his worst line. I just thought I'd give my opinion on that line at the time. Heh. Sorry if anyone misunderstood me. (Happens' a LOT! )A talent for trouble thats me!

greyhavener

10-25-2002, 11:08 PM

Worst: Aragorn: "Let's hunt some orc." Arwen: "If you want him, come and take him" Galadriel: "They shall have a queen...blah blah (eyes pop out)"Best dialogue ( can't quote it verbatim) Frodo: "I wish the ring had never come to me." Gandalf: "So do all who find themselves in such times..."Pippin: "Pints! It comes in pints? I'm getting one."Galadriel: "...but there is still hope if the fellowship remains true."

Firondoiel

10-29-2002, 04:41 PM

Merry results...Best: This my friend is a pint.Worst: That Black Rider was looking for something, or someone. Frodo?Alrighty I get to pick the next character. I choose [B]Frodo[/B. It's about time we did him. I'll come back after I scan the script.

Diamond18

10-29-2002, 06:33 PM

Frodo's Best: 1. "What must I do?" 2. "I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way." 3. "It's a pity Bilbo didn't kill him when he had the chance!" 4. "I know what it is you're going to say, and it would seem like wisdom if not for the warning in my heart." 5. "Go on Sam, have a dance with Rose!" (I just liked it that they got Rose into the movie!)I can't think of a worst, but maybe I'll edit this post after I read what others have to say.

Mintyztwin

10-29-2002, 07:32 PM

Frodo's best line . . . hmm . . . Heh. Someone needs to see the movie again! "It's a pity Bilbo didn't kill him when he had the chance." I know nobody else will vote for this, but he delivers it so well! (And of course, it's then followed by Gandalf's best line! )Worst line: "Put it out you fools! Put it out! " As I already stated prematurly.

LadyElbereth

10-29-2002, 07:34 PM

Best: 1."You're late." 2."Go on Sam, have a dance with Rose!"Worst:ummm, I guess it would be, "Get off the road!"

Diamond18

10-29-2002, 10:09 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> "It's a pity Bilbo didn't kill him when he had the chance." I know nobody else will vote for this, but he delivers it so well! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Hey, what? Minty, I already voted for it too!

Eomer of the Rohirrim

10-30-2002, 06:08 AM

Best: "I'm going to Mordor alone!" (which is, of course, followed by perhaps Sam's best line)Worst: "It would seem like wisdom but for the warning in my heart." Yeah right, like anyone would say that.

Diamond18

10-30-2002, 11:19 AM

Eomer, you heathen! That line is straight from the book! (Sorry, I'm just monitoring these replies looking for a worst line to vote for myself.)

Jeli Baggins

10-30-2002, 09:42 PM

Here's my vote. Frodo Bestest lines: 1) Shire! Baggins?! But that would lead them here! 2) I will take it! I will take it! (everyone else stops and listens to him) I will take the ring to Mordor… Though … Though I do not know the way. 3)It's a riddle. Speak friend, and enter. What's the elvish word for friend?Worstest line: hmmmmmmmmm let's see there's SO many!!!! omgosh u ppl need to learn! no hobbits have any bad lines, let alone my own cousin!

Eomer of the Rohirrim

10-31-2002, 06:17 AM

Is it straight from the book? Oh well, I'm still not fond of it.I think any line involving "my heart" is a bit bad.

vanwalossien

10-31-2002, 08:15 AM

Hmm.. Frodo's best.. I think it's "You're late". As for the worst, I'm not sure, but it buggers me that Lij' never pronounce Mordor correctly..

Mintyztwin

11-01-2002, 11:15 PM

Yep. That really bugged me too. I mean, he IS supposed to be a student of elvish speech! And he can't even say Mordor! Personally, I didn't care for Elijah Wood's portrayal of Frodo, he should have read the books. Heh heh. Someone should go tie him up and FORCE him to read them! Mwhahahahahah! And I pay attention Diamond18! Really!!! BTW, "Minty" is my twins name, so when you called me that I was like, huh? It took me a minute to figure out what you were sayin'! Heh heh. (Smart she is not!)[ November 02, 2002: Message edited by: Mintyztwin ]

Diamond18

11-01-2002, 11:44 PM

Okay, I'll remember to use your full name from now on. I'm just so lazy...And if I was Elijah Wood I would never have admitted to not reading the books. I would have lied through my teeth about it. "Oh me? I read them once a year...have since I was four *whistles nervously*"

Mintyztwin

11-02-2002, 09:34 AM

No kidding. He's just silly. And lazy. And proud. And a real stinker. (It's a leeeeeetle early over here, in case you can't tell! )

Helkasir

11-02-2002, 11:48 AM

I still find it hard to be the main character and not read the books.

Rose Cotton

11-02-2002, 12:00 PM

Well, I seem to be the only one that appreciates Elijah's work. I think he did a splended job. I'm going totally against Eomer in saying I think Frodo's lines to Boromir during the breaking of the fellowship were his best. He delivered them in just the right way and was made even better by the fact that Sean Bean was acting that part well too. Frodo's best line from that part was definatly:"I know what you would say and it would seem like wisdom but for the warning in my heart."That, my friends, is pure Tolkien.Frodo's worst line was...NOTHING! HA!

Eomer of the Rohirrim

11-02-2002, 12:20 PM

It wasn't really a bad line but they forced me to pick one! I'm sorry, I'M SORRY!!!!!And Elijah Wood did read the book as a child. He was ecstatic about getting the part, and not just because of the money!

Diamond18

11-02-2002, 04:00 PM

Elijah read "The Hobbit" as a child, not LotR. Anyway, he said that he read LotR after the movie, so at least he's read it.I liked his performance, I'm not saying I didn't... And wohoo! Yes, it was pure Tolkien..."my heart" and all. Anyway, what am I yammering about? Oh, I've decided not to go back and edit my post. He really didn't have a bad line.

Pookabunny

11-02-2002, 09:33 PM

Frodo's Best: 1) I will take the ring to Mordor! Though... I do not know the way... 2) NOOOOO!!!!! (when Gandalf falls in Moria) 3) You are late!Little late, but my fav Pippin lines were"steady on, Frodo!" in Bree, and "I'm hungry" in moria.More late quotes: Gandalf just kicks sooo much tail! Here are my fav Gandalf lines: 1) Fly you fools! 2) YOU...SHALL NOT...PASS!!! 3) Fool of a Took! Throw yourself in next time and RID us of your STUPIDITY!We need to give props to the talking ring! My favorite thing said by the ring was: "Aragorn....ELSSAR..."Elrond's WORST line was: "You have only one choice" - I was waiting for him to say "...Mr. ANDERSON..."I think PJ's cameo and bass boomin' burp make up for all the corny bad lines :-)

mark12_30

11-02-2002, 10:04 PM

Frodo's best line: "I'm not like you, Bilbo." Underscores the entire concept of reluctant but dutiful self-sacrifice (as opposed to Bilbo's "Well, let's have at it" attitude.)Frodo's worst line: no worst lines-- I just hate it when PJ has him scared and slithering backwards into a corner instead of charging, Sting drawn, like Tokien describes Frodo in the books. But that's the scriptwriter's & director's fault, not Wood's.

Firondoiel

11-05-2002, 03:21 PM

I'm finally able to post my vote! I've been spending a lot of time on a school project this past week. My Frodo vote...Best: 1. I know what you would say and it would seem like wisdom but for the warning in my heart. 2. There is no other way. 3. I'm going to Mordor alone.Worst: What's the Elvish word for friend?I don't like that part in the movie!!! Why did PJ have to change it? It makes Gandalf look pretty dum and also Frodo should have known the Elvish word for friend!!! I think I'm going to give people a little bit more time to vote because right now there's a three-way tie for best and worst and the lines for the worst only have one vote each. So I will probably post the results later tomorrow.

Mintyztwin

11-05-2002, 05:46 PM

Um . . . I liked that part. In the book, Gandalf isn't the . . wait . . . let me check this before I totally stick my foot in my mouth! Hmm . . . you're right! Gandalf is the one that figured it out! All by his own self! Although it took him awhile. And hey, Boromir threw the rocks in the water! Not Pip and Merry! And Gimli is the one who said, the whole, "Simple, really, if you're a freind you speak the password!" And I say I really need to read the books again!

Pookabunny

11-05-2002, 06:07 PM

I'd have to agree with Firondoiel RE:Frodo's worst line. Frodo would have known the Elvish word for friend (Mellon) - but it was Gandalf who figured the riddle out. I couldn't think of a worst line on my own (I know, how unoriginal), but I'm definately in agreement on this one. This line sucks orc-draght BIG TIME.

Eomer of the Rohirrim

11-06-2002, 09:22 AM

I'll let you in on a secret. I had no idea if Wood read the book as a child. I just knew he dressed up as a Hobbit and sent PJ a tape.Jumping to conclusions eh? Doesn't always get you more than a smart reply. (sorry Diamond)

Firondoiel

11-06-2002, 04:50 PM

Frodo Results. There's still a three-way tie for best.1. You're late. 2.I will take it! I will take it! I will take the ring to Mordor... Though - though I do not know the way. 3. I know what you would say, and it would seem like wisdom, but for the warning in my heart. Worst: What's the Elvish word for friend?Glad to see I'm not the only one who dislikes that part! Next character, how about Boromir? My opinion on him...Best: I would have followed you, my brother. My captain. My king. Worst: It's still sharp.

Mintyztwin

11-06-2002, 05:32 PM

Hah! I know this!!!! (Really!) Boromir's Best: "They have a cave troll." I love how he says that!!! Even if nobody else does!!) More best lines: "I would have followed you my brother, etc.""Frodo, I'm sorry!!" That line just cut me to the heart. I had never really liked Boromir in the books, but the instant he said that line, I just about died! Until HE died, I clutched my friend's hand, and whispered, "He's going to die! (Friend's name) He's going to die!" over and over. Heh. I think I made the other people crazy!!Worst line: "Gondor has no king. Gondor needs no king." He actually delivers it well, (Sean Bean did an excellent job, BTW ) but it's just like, . . . yerg. I don't think he said that in the books, did he? Okay, that's all for now, folks!

Diamond18

11-06-2002, 09:44 PM

I agree with Mintyztwin about his worst line, the "Gondor needs no King." Hmmmm...it had "for those who haven't read the book" written all over it.Best:1. Our people, our people! I would have followed you to the end... my brother... my captain... my king!2. It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing. Such a little thing.

Eomer of the Rohirrim

11-07-2002, 06:42 AM

Oh lord Boromir has so many excellent lines. "They have a cave troll!" is so damn funny! And his dying words were phenomenal. But my favourite is"What is this new devilry?"And the worst one is that "Gondor needs no King" one. Not for delivery, just shouldn't have been used.

LadyElbereth

11-07-2002, 08:10 AM

Boromir's Best: "They have a cave troll!"Boromir's Worst: "And what would a ranger know of this matter?"

Jeli Baggins

11-11-2002, 01:06 PM

Boromir's best lines: 1) "You carry the fate of us all little one. If this is indeed the will of the council, then Gondor will see it done." 2) "It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt, over so small a thing.... such a little thing." 3) "I would have followed you, my brother. My captain. My king." Boromir's worst lines: 1) "We make for the Gap of Rohan. We should never have come here! Now get out of here! Get out!!" (that line was kinda scary!)

Pookabunny

11-13-2002, 04:17 PM

Boromir: Best: 1) I would have followed you to the end - my brother...my captain...my KING. 2) It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing... Such a little thing. 3)Have you ever seen it, Aragorn? The White Tower of Ecthelion glimmering like a spike of pearl and silver, its banners caught high in the morning breeze? Have you ever been called home by the clear ringing of silver trumpets?Worst: 1)Gondor has no king. Gondor needs no king - I agree that Mr. Bean delievered this line well, but the line was terse. 2) Still Sharp - yea this is a tribute to an old show Sean Bean did (character's name was Sharpe), and he adds anything "sharp" into his lines (I know, it's scripted). 3) It could have been mine. It should be mine! Give it to me! - I know, this line is essential to Boromir's downfall to the power of the ring...blah blah blah..but dammit it still ****es me off...

Eomer of the Rohirrim

11-14-2002, 06:51 AM

I want to change my vote. I did say "What is this new devilry?" but I just remembered an altogether better part."One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that DOES NOT SLEEP! And the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire, and ash, and dust. Not with ten thousand Men could you do this. It is folly!"That's not really one line but whatever. It rules.

Túroch

11-14-2002, 05:20 PM

Ah ha you guys have finally gotten round to my favortie character. So here goes: Best: 1:It's moving fast and against the wind 2:This isn't a mine it's a tomb 3:Oh they have a cave troll (he says it in such an offhand matter as if a cave troll was no biggie) 4:Forgive me I did not see. I have failed you all. Leave it. It is over. The world of men will fall and all will come to darkness, and my city to ruin. (These are the most emotional words in the whole movie, I tear up every time I watch that scene.)Worst: 1:What would a mere ranger know of these matters. (I don't know, this is about the only bad line I could find for him.)

Diamond18

11-14-2002, 05:44 PM

I don't really want to change my vote, but I wanted to mention one of his lines from the Extended Version:"You carry a great burden, Frodo. Do not carry the weight of the dead."Grr, I can't remember how it began, but that's how the line finished.

Melichus

11-14-2002, 10:28 PM

I nominate these two:1. Forgive me--I did not see. I have failed you all. Leave it, it is over...the world of men will fall and all will come to darkness... And my city to ruin.2. I only ask for the strength to defend my people! (For the sheer passion that it is delivered with) ALL of Sean Bean's lines were excellent; he did one of the finest jobs I have seen in any recent movie, and he surely deserved at least an Academy Award nomination, perhaps the Award itself. Even lines that were terribly awkward or screamed, "This is what's going on right now, all you newbies" were delivered gracefully and passionately. He put enormous effort into understanding Boromir's character and this easily shows through in his performance, even when some of the lines or actions provided by the script seem out of Boromir's character. A shame that we will see no more of Sean in these movies...[ November 15, 2002: Message edited by: Melichus ]

Beruthiel

11-14-2002, 11:43 PM

I though most of Boromirs lines were pretty good his dying speech and when he was describing minas tirith were SO brilliant, i cry every time i see the bit when he dies I think his worst lines were after moria and aragorn wants them to get up, I can't remember what he says exactly but I thought it was kinda weird, but i think legolas got the worst lines of any of them.

Eomer of the Rohirrim

11-15-2002, 08:36 AM

Did you just say you didn't like the following line?"Give them a moment for pity's sake!"Wow, that is just one more awesome line for Boromir. This could be the closest one yet.

Diamond18

11-15-2002, 01:44 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> A shame that we will see no more of Sean in these movies... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Actually I think he's in TTT, because they have flashbacks. At least I heard somewhere that they will be spending a lot of time on Faramir, and that it will include flashbacks that involve him and Boromir.He's in the cast list for TTT, at any rate.

Pookabunny

11-15-2002, 04:12 PM

All good ones...How about we do SARUMAN next? Or are we just sticking to the Fellowship members?

TealDude3

11-15-2002, 06:24 PM

Saruman is good.Saruman's best line: "The Nine have left Minis Morgol. They crossed the river Isen on midsummer's eve. They will find the ring, and kill the one who carries it."

Durelin

11-15-2002, 07:11 PM

Legolas's best line was: "Orcs!" heheNI!

Pookabunny

11-15-2002, 07:23 PM

Saruman's Best: 1) "your love of the halfling's leaf has clearly slowed your mind" 2) "We have work to do" 3) "You know what they awoke in the darkness of Khazad- Dum; Shadow and flame." WORST 1) "So, you have chosen death" - Please, like you could take out Gandalf. Dude's ridin on Gwaihir and Shadowfax! PLEASE.

Durelin

11-15-2002, 07:33 PM

I also liked "Goblins!" But, "A dwarf breaths so loud we could have shot him in the dark."--Haldir is better.

Diamond18

11-15-2002, 11:58 PM

Gaaaaaasp! I'm shocked! We're supposed to be good little Downers and wait for Firondoel to post results. I'm not having any part of this scandalous behavior.

Durelin

11-16-2002, 08:53 AM

What? Who said anything about "results?" I just was casting my vote! Sorry if I missed something!

TolkienGurl

11-16-2002, 10:31 AM

Best of Gimli: "I asked for one hair off her golden head, and she gave me three." *Awwwwwwww*Best of Legolas: "...a balrog of Morgoth." The way he says it is really cool!

11-16-2002, 02:01 PM

Sam's best: "Don't you lose him, Samwise Gamgee. And I don't mean to, sir. I don't mean to." Worst: "What're ya doin'? Those wraiths are still out there!"[ November 16, 2002: Message edited by: MagicPants ]

Eomer of the Rohirrim

11-16-2002, 03:40 PM

Um....hold on guys. There is only one Downer allowed to change the topic of debate on this thread.Lets wait hey?

Pookabunny

11-16-2002, 04:59 PM

So we're still on Saruman, right?

Mintyztwin

11-16-2002, 05:44 PM

H'actually, I believe we're still on Boromir. Help! Firondoel! Quick! This thread is descending into mass chaos and maddness! Oh. Wait . . . never mind!!! I think it IS time to change people though, hinto hinto . . .

Firondoiel

11-16-2002, 07:26 PM

I’m SOOOO sorry guys!! I’m REALLY late!! Results for Boromir…Best: Our people. Our people. I would have followed you, my brother. My captain. My king.Worst: Gondor has no king, Gondor needs no king.Lets just go ahead and do Saruman. I'm not sure about my opinion for him. I'm going to have to go skim over the script. Once again I'm really sorry about being so late.

Mintyztwin

11-16-2002, 09:34 PM

Piffle. Once again, my choices were not the choice of the people. I get the impression that I shouldn't run for president any time soon! Okaaaaaay. Saruman . . .riiiight. Best line: When he's yelling at the mountain, 'cause it's elvish!! Even though, he wasn't really powerful, and it was really the mountain, blah blah blah. Poor Mr. Lee was forced to do it, but it's still elvish! Other best lines: The whole thing about (which I can only remember the last part of) "And Gandalf the Grey rides to Isengard." His voice there! Wowzer!!!! Oh! And the part about "tear them all down!" heh hhe. "Tha' was good." (To quote Pippin!) Worst line: You have chosen the way of PAIN!!! Brrr. Scary.

Elven_Princess88

11-16-2002, 10:46 PM

I'm sorry I know u r way past Merry but he has THE BEST line in the WHOLE movie and i don't think any1 mentioned. When he says BUCKLEBERRY FERRY! OMG I LOVE THAT LINE.

Rose Cotton

11-17-2002, 07:06 AM

I know we're done with Boromir but I just want to say a couple of things on him.I agree that Sean Bean did an excellent job and all his lines are wonderfull.Also just to keep in the back of your mind: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing... Such a little thing. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Sean Bean is terrified of riding in helicopters and through that entire scene he was thinking about the return trip in the helicopter. He's such a great actor.

Eomer of the Rohirrim

11-17-2002, 07:20 AM

Worst line: "You have elected the way of PAIN!"Best line: The Nine have left Minas Morgul. They will find the Ring, and kill the one who carries it."

LadyElbereth

11-17-2002, 07:46 AM

Saruman's Best: "Moria..."(The way he says it is so cool, I don't remember the rest though. lol)Saruman's Worst: (I can't remember all of his lines, I'm going to have to come back to you on that one.)

Arathiriel

11-17-2002, 11:31 AM

Now that I have watched the extended version of LOTR I have to say the worst line in the movie was spoken by Elrond:Nine companions. So be it. You shall be The Fellowship of the Ring!Now tell me honestly, didn't you just cringe when he said that?At the moment I cannot pinpoint one specific line as the best because there were several I loved! In all honesty it was easy to pinpoint a worst line for the movie![ November 17, 2002: Message edited by: Arathiriel ]

Mintyztwin

11-17-2002, 02:42 PM

Oh my gosh! Poor Sean! I didn't know that Rose! Poor guy. What excellent acting!!! I have a whole new respect for the man!

Lady_Báin

11-18-2002, 07:05 AM

best: "and gandalf returns to isengard...something something" -or- "your love of the halflings leaf has clouded something something" sorry i can't rememberworst "you have chosen the way of pain"-or- that junk he yells "at" the mountain cause it wasn't even him!!

Helkasir

11-18-2002, 12:49 PM

Best: 1.) "now perfected... my fighting uruk hai!"-It's really cool. 2.) "...there are none who can."Worst: 1.) "rip them all down." -This line had absolutely no point. it didn't fit with the text. He should have said something like "Do I care?" before he said that line.

Túroch

11-18-2002, 12:59 PM

I agree Saruman's best line has to be "Smoke rises from mountain of fire and Gandolf the Grey rides to Isengaurd seeking my council, for that is why you have come my old friend. A line that sort of stuck out is "I have seen it". Just the way he says it sounds odd.

Beruthiel

11-19-2002, 12:10 AM

I thought Saruman's best line was: The nine have left Minas Morgul something and kill the ones who carries that ring or something. I can't remember the whole thing.worst line..... You have elected the way of Pain! It wasn't so much the words but how he said it, it was kinda weird

Diamond18

11-20-2002, 11:18 AM

Saruman's Best: "The Nine have left Minas Morgul. They will find the Ring, and kill the one who carries it." I just love the way he says "Minas Morgul". I hope they do a good job on that in TTT or RotK, whichever movie it comes in.Saruman's Worst: "You know of what I speak, Gandalf, an Eye wreathed in flame." While that line is good in itself, I don't think that Gandalf ever actually saw the Eye in the book.

Pookabunny

11-21-2002, 09:28 PM

Anything said by Christopher Lee is solid gold. He could bust out with "Kicking donkeys" and make it sound cool...Saruman's lines certainly are the most memorable.

Eomer of the Rohirrim

11-22-2002, 10:31 AM

Chris Lee could probably have said "My name is Saruman and I am a white wizard and I have turned bad Gandalf, BAD!" and still made it sound good.He is a phenomenal actor.

Firondoiel

11-22-2002, 04:48 PM

My vote for Saruman...Best: Smoke rises from the mountain of Doom, the hour grows late and Gandalf the Gray rides to Isengard seeking my council.Worst: Do you know how the orcs first came in to being?That line just kind of seems wierd to me. I'll give the voting another day and post the results tomorrow.[ November 22, 2002: Message edited by: Firondoiel ]

Jeli Baggins

11-24-2002, 01:26 PM

Saruman's bestest lines: 1)"Yet you did not have the wits to see it. Your love of the Halflings' leaf has clearly slowed your mind." 2)"They will find the ring, and kill the one that carries it."Saruman's worstest lines: 1)"So you have chosen death." (no reason i just don't like it)[ November 24, 2002: Message edited by: Jeli Baggins ]

Firondoiel

11-26-2002, 07:00 PM

Okay, I posted the results for Saruman a few days ago but the forum went haywire and deleted it. So here they are again. Tie for best. 1:"The Nine have left Minas Morgul. They crossed the River Isen on midsummer's eve disguised as riders in black...They will find the Ring, and kill the one who carries it."2:"Smoke rises from the Mountain of Doom, the hour grows late and Gandalf the Gray rides to Isengard seeking my counsel."Worst:"I gave you the chance of aiding me willingly, but you have elected the way of PAIN!"Let's do Gimli for the next character. My vote for him...Best: 1. "I asked for one hair of her golden head, and she gave me three."2. "Let them come! There is one dwarf yet in Moria who still draws breath!"Worst:"Then it has all been in vain, the Fellowship has failed."

Mintyztwin

11-26-2002, 08:32 PM

I agree for Gimli's worst line. Best line:"Nobody tosses a dwarf!""Not the beard!!!"

Eomer of the Rohirrim

11-27-2002, 06:23 AM

Gimli's best: Let them come! There is one dwarf yet in Moria who still draws breath!Gimli's worst: (mutters) ....stupid.... (to Galadriel)can't make it out but it's not great.

LadyElbereth

11-27-2002, 10:23 AM

Gimli's Best: Not the beard!!Worst: I will not see the Ring in the hands of an elf! (or something like that)

Diamond18

11-27-2002, 11:13 AM

Gimli's Best: 1) I asked her for one hair from her golden head...she gave me three.2) Let them come, there is one Dwarf yet in Moria who still draws breath.3) Soon, Master Elf, you shall enjoy the fabled hospitality of the Dwarfs...ale and meat off the bone...4) This isn't an official vote, of course, but I really love all his lines. Except for:Gimli's Worst: 1) Whatever that was he said in Dwarvish to Haldir.2) I will not see the Ring in the hands of an Elf.

Morima

11-27-2002, 05:23 PM

Someone or something (maybe a hungry Wight) ate half my last post wit the Saruman-lines, but I hope it goes well this time:Gimli! I like Gimli! Heeere we go:BEST: 1. Not the beard!! 2. No one tosses a dwarf! 3. I asked for one hair of her golden head. She gave me three. I think the two first ones are a bit OOC, but still, they're funny.WORST: 1. Never trust an Elf! 2. I will be DEAD before I see the Ring in the hands of an Elf! That's a bit TOO much OOC...

Nalana

11-27-2002, 05:31 PM

I don't think the I will not see the Ring in the hands of an Elf." line is that bad.How I see it, he's a dwarf, and we all know that dwarves and elves didn't get along. And I can see with how the scene of the council of Elrond became intense, that yes, he just might say something like that. And it didn't seem out of character, in my opinion.I don't have any best or worst lines from the movie for gimli. *shrugs*

Morima

11-27-2002, 05:41 PM

Maybe we shouldn't discuss this here, but I feel that even though Elves and Dwarwes truly disliked each other, a Dwarf would never burst out with something kinda emotional like that in such a situation, or in any situation for that matter. It just doesn't feel right.

Nalana

11-27-2002, 05:57 PM

I understand. you are entitled to your opinion and so am I. it's all good no worries.. I won't bite anyone's head off. so I'm going to drop it now.

Lady_Báin

11-28-2002, 07:07 AM

So we're doing gimli now? YAY! i love gimli! okay i think the best is the hair line or my sig worst is "not the beard!" though i don't htink "no one tosses a dwarf" was bad.

Eomer of the Rohirrim

11-28-2002, 11:02 AM

I forgot about that "Hands of an Elf!" outburst. Gimli surely spoke Elvish to Haldir. After all, Aragorn understood him, and if Aragorn knows Dwarvish I'll eat my hat.

Pookabunny

12-09-2002, 02:01 AM

Gimli had some GREAT lines - and he's gonna have the best line in TTT (if anyone else heard, ya know what I mean..mwwaaauuuaahahaha!)Here's my vote for his best lines: 1. Let them come! There is one dwarf yet in Moria who still draws breath! 2. And MY AXE! 3. I asked for one hair of her golden head. She gave me three.Worst: 1) 'Anyone was to ask for my opinion, which I note they're not, I'd say we were taking the long way 'round. - in the book, Gimli knew better...he didn't want to go into the mines. 2) 'Nothing, it's just a wisp of cloud' - that's just stout ignorance. 3) 'Then it was all in vain. The Fellowship has failed.' - Talk about giving up!

cookie_crazy

12-10-2002, 05:28 PM

YAY! GIMLI! hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmm......... okBest: I asked her for one hair from her golden head, she gave me three. and Oh yes, just a simple matter of finding our way through Emmon Muin, an impassable labyrinth of razor sharp rocks, and after that! it gets even better, festering, stinking, marshlands, as far as the eye can see Worst: Nothing, it's just a wisp of cloud