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Erue · 11-06-2006, 02:29 PM

Having read the books first (repeatedly) I was overcome with that "they will destroy this" sentiment that is so common of me and movies. (I did like Misery though).

I was also "somewhat" discouraged when I heard Sean Bean was cast for Boromir. I obssessed on that one issue, honestly.

I didn't think he was a good choice (not that anyone could have fulfilled my expectations at the time..)

Boromir, in my mind, has always been the "ideal" man.

I expected Boromir to be powerful, and all of the things that he is, but also, since childhood, in my mind the man has had just a tinge of sexy.

I didn't think Sean Bean would pull that off. But I was wrong. Very wrong.

So, what have they done for me? They caused me great fear, apprehension, then relief, and now great pleasure.

(Also, I now envision this Boromir when I read the books, and that is a good thing

)

I love the movies, I think they are exceptionally well-done. They are not the books, but they are a most welcome addition to my collection.

11-06-2006, 02:29 PM	#23
Erue Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montana Badlands Posts: 13	Having read the books first (repeatedly) I was overcome with that "they will destroy this" sentiment that is so common of me and movies. (I did like Misery though). I was also "somewhat" discouraged when I heard Sean Bean was cast for Boromir. I obssessed on that one issue, honestly. I didn't think he was a good choice (not that anyone could have fulfilled my expectations at the time..) Boromir, in my mind, has always been the "ideal" man. I expected Boromir to be powerful, and all of the things that he is, but also, since childhood, in my mind the man has had just a tinge of sexy. I didn't think Sean Bean would pull that off. But I was wrong. Very wrong. So, what have they done for me? They caused me great fear, apprehension, then relief, and now great pleasure. (Also, I now envision this Boromir when I read the books, and that is a good thing ) I love the movies, I think they are exceptionally well-done. They are not the books, but they are a most welcome addition to my collection.