[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

MOP, I agree, Arwen's expanded role was annoying. I understand the reasons for it, but PJ and the script writers handled it poorly.<P>-The macho warrior-elf persona was odd, out of place. Didn't fit Arwen. Liv did okay with a poorly redone character.<P>-The way she was brought in, surprising Aragorn in the woods, was awkward and distracting. Our attention should have remained on the injured Frodo. As it was you forgot he was hurt while they ran off with a poorly timed intro to the romance.<P>-The Fords, again, she upstaged Frodo. MOP, you have a good point, crying over someone she didn't know was absurd. I found so much annoying with that scene...<P>-Rivendell, I disagree, that was the time to introduce her, and her knowing so much about Aragorn was fitting. <P>Good news is, I hear they're not going to repeat the mistake of making her a warrior princess. No more fight scenes for Arwen. <P>They're saying Liv Tyler can't pull them off, but really, Arwen can't pull them off. <P>You can't have someone soft and gentle also be a cold-blooded killer. Save it for Eowyn.<p>[ March 04, 2002: Message edited by: Marileangorifurnimaluim ]