[Elladan and Elrohir]

I would agree with that, Essex. Good insights.

I think, too, that the emphasis on Frodo making the decisions in this sequence, are part of building up his character for the end of the film, when he decides to go to Mordor all by himself. Of course, you have to wonder, is this necessary? They've already given him a good screen moment where he resolves to take the Ring to Rivendell, and then an even better one where he volunteers to take it to Mordor, so do we really need this added emphasis on him making a decision?

Of course, in the book, in addition to making those two decisions, Frodo also makes the major decisions (1) to cut through the Old Forest instead of taking the Road, and (2) to trust Strider and take him as guide to Rivendell. So maybe the fact that PJ and Company have added a couple decisions while cutting (1) and essentially cutting (2), isn't all that inconsistent with the book.

And finally, Gandalf's line, "Let the Ringbearer decide," while certainly a change, finds its roots in the book. I believe it is Boromir, during their much lengthier book discussion, who says, "The Ringbearer's voice surely should be heard?"

EDIT: Lest anyone misunderstand, when I say "book discussion," I am referring to the discussion in the book, not a discussion the Company had about books. Though such a discussion might have been interesting.

So what do you guys think?