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Diamond18 · 11-01-2002, 11:35 AM

I think Arwen hits the nail on the head about them seeming more unique because you can see them. The characters in the movie are just based off of the book, and with the possible exception of Boromir, they aren't really more unique. Sometimes it's just easier to relate to a person that doesn't exist only in your mind's eye.

On the other hand, of course, you have Merry and Pippin. Definite individuals in the book...but the movie makes it hard to tell them apart. If you pay real close attention (and watch it a million times [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) then you can tell, but in the book it is much more defined.

11-01-2002, 11:35 AM	#3
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	I think Arwen hits the nail on the head about them seeming more unique because you can see them. The characters in the movie are just based off of the book, and with the possible exception of Boromir, they aren't really more unique. Sometimes it's just easier to relate to a person that doesn't exist only in your mind's eye. On the other hand, of course, you have Merry and Pippin. Definite individuals in the book...but the movie makes it hard to tell them apart. If you pay real close attention (and watch it a million times [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) then you can tell, but in the book it is much more defined. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.