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alaklondewen · 04-03-2002, 09:30 AM

I too was disappointed with his absence. I do understand somewhat the reason. A lot of people saw the movie without reading the book. The general audience would not have understood his role, and if you look at some of the topics lately, neither do we. He is absolutely one of the most debated characters in Tolkien's work. I think the scenes with him would have been lost on the 'non-reading' audience.

I would have liked to have seen what Peter Jackson could do with him (and Goldberry).

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04-03-2002, 09:30 AM	#2
alaklondewen Song of Seregon Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Following the road less traveled Posts: 1,193	I too was disappointed with his absence. I do understand somewhat the reason. A lot of people saw the movie without reading the book. The general audience would not have understood his role, and if you look at some of the topics lately, neither do we. He is absolutely one of the most debated characters in Tolkien's work. I think the scenes with him would have been lost on the 'non-reading' audience. I would have liked to have seen what Peter Jackson could do with him (and Goldberry). Welcome to the 'Downs! I hope you enjoy it here! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [ April 03, 2002: Message edited by: alaklondewen ] __________________ At last I understand why we have waited! This is the ending. Now not day only shall be beloved, but night too shall be beautiful and blessed and all its fear pass away!