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doug*platypus · 12-21-2003, 04:21 PM

Yes, movieGandalf was still able to sense that Frodo was alive and well. But he forgot to check his heart before Aragorn told him . It's like when you lose your car keys and someone reminds you to check your pocketses. <P>Of course the fact that Gandalf didn't need to worry anymore completely undermined the later scene when Faramir confirms he has seen the hobbits. Surely PJ could have left Gandalf in doubt just a little while longer. But then, I suppose the 28 takes they did of the shot with Aragorn speaking to Gandalf would have been wasted.<P>PJ stated that he wanted Gandalf to be a bit unsure in this film, a bit worried and not completely perfect. Why he chose to shoot himself in the foot and give Gandalf the ability to sense Frodo in South Ithilien, I shall never know.

12-21-2003, 04:21 PM	#9
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	Yes, movieGandalf was still able to sense that Frodo was alive and well. But he forgot to check his heart before Aragorn told him . It's like when you lose your car keys and someone reminds you to check your pocketses. <P>Of course the fact that Gandalf didn't need to worry anymore completely undermined the later scene when Faramir confirms he has seen the hobbits. Surely PJ could have left Gandalf in doubt just a little while longer. But then, I suppose the 28 takes they did of the shot with Aragorn speaking to Gandalf would have been wasted.<P>PJ stated that he wanted Gandalf to be a bit unsure in this film, a bit worried and not completely perfect. Why he chose to shoot himself in the foot and give Gandalf the ability to sense Frodo in South Ithilien, I shall never know. __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.