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Old 02-21-2004, 12:32 PM   #24
Knight of Gondor
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I have more of an issue with Viggo. He did ok but he never really seemed regal or venerable enough for my tastes.
Yes, I agree. Oh, what's the word the liberals used to criticize Bush? "He needs gravitas", yes, that's it. Viggo needed more gravitas.

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By later in the book Aragorn was becoming more regal as he neared his destiny.
I agree, in the book he did not first appear as a king. But when they pinned the Elfstone on him at Lorien, when he drew Anduril out on the fields of Riddermark, and several more times, a vision of his greatness was shown -- like the cloak cast back to reveal Gandalf's underlying light. But the only thing that changed for Viggo was his wardrobe. I think his personality worked beautifully for the forlorn wandering Ranger, but not for the true king he became. (Just look at him in the behind-the-scenes! He's muttering, just barely getting the words out of his mouth!)

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Also, Viggo is leaner than Beanie
Augh! This is nearly a greater insult! Although it certainly lends itself to a Boromir fan club: Beanie Babies!
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