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Lyra Greenleaf · 04-06-2003, 11:25 AM

I have to say that I think the films have changed so much that they are a seperate thing. As for book-Legolas I thought he was a good fighter, etc.- but a little boring! I preferred the Hobbits.

Then came the film and, call me shallow, but Orlando is gorgeous! I think his legolas stood out more from the rest of the plot for me.

I'm not saying it is better, but I don't think it's the portrayal that's changed it, I think it's the writitng. No, I can't imagine the book-Legolas saying "Shall I fetch you a box" but you can't really blame orlando Bloom for that.

04-06-2003, 11:25 AM	#11
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	I have to say that I think the films have changed so much that they are a seperate thing. As for book-Legolas I thought he was a good fighter, etc.- but a little boring! I preferred the Hobbits. Then came the film and, call me shallow, but Orlando is gorgeous! I think his legolas stood out more from the rest of the plot for me. I'm not saying it is better, but I don't think it's the portrayal that's changed it, I think it's the writitng. No, I can't imagine the book-Legolas saying "Shall I fetch you a box" but you can't really blame orlando Bloom for that. __________________ “Sylphs of the forest,” I whispered. “Spirits of oak, beech and ash. Dryads of Rowan and hazel, hear us. You who have guided and guarded our every footstep, you who have sheltered our growth, we honour you." the Forbidden Link