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doug*platypus · 01-29-2003, 05:33 AM

Good perspective, Legolas. Frodo himself seems to think that the quest has claimed his life, or at least his ability to enjoy life in Middle-Earth.

While it would be nice to credit PJ/PB/FW with this well thought-out viewpoint, that cannot be judged until the final movie. And for all we know, they might just kill Frodo (although that seems unlikely as there will definitely be a departure from the Grey Havens at the end). I think that at this stage I would assume that she refers to the literal sense (presuming that movieElrond actually cares, which he probably doesn't), and that therefore she is ultimately proved wrong. Which is fair enough anyway, since to endow her with such an incredible amount of foresight involves a great deal of artistic license on the part of the filmmakers.

Shouldn't this be in the Movies forum? (rhetorical, please do not answer!)

01-29-2003, 05:33 AM	#6
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	Good perspective, Legolas. Frodo himself seems to think that the quest has claimed his life, or at least his ability to enjoy life in Middle-Earth. While it would be nice to credit PJ/PB/FW with this well thought-out viewpoint, that cannot be judged until the final movie. And for all we know, they might just kill Frodo (although that seems unlikely as there will definitely be a departure from the Grey Havens at the end). I think that at this stage I would assume that she refers to the literal sense (presuming that movieElrond actually cares, which he probably doesn't), and that therefore she is ultimately proved wrong. Which is fair enough anyway, since to endow her with such an incredible amount of foresight involves a great deal of artistic license on the part of the filmmakers. Shouldn't this be in the Movies forum? (rhetorical, please do not answer!) __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.