[Evisse the Blue]

Wonderful post, Child, and I agree in all respects. I also think that Elijah could have done a better job of it all, even without a change of script, if he would have read the book for himself and not relied only on PJ's directions - he could have added maturity and courage to Frodo's character, and lay low on the whining. I think he's a good actor, but he didn't give it all he's got. As for PJ, I have to agree, either he failed to understand some things, or he saw them as not important enough or not 'dramatic' enough for the viewers. Maybe he thought the viewers won't be able to appreciate or understand the light in Frodo's face.