<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> the miscast Aragorn<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>That's the first time I've heard anyone call Viggo Mortensen a miscast...seriously, take a look at Stuart Townsend, the guy they started out with (the guy's look in costume screamed serial killer). I thought Viggo made a perfect Aragorn! He does talk through his nose a little, but it's rarely very noticeable.<P><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> a wimpy, indecisive Aragorn who:<P>A. doesn't know if he really loves Arwen enough to ask her to become mortal on his account--'Yes, dear, if you insist...'<BR><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>It's the way PJ decided to make Elrond be that's more 'to blame' here than anything. Obviously he loves her, there's no doubt about that, he showing unselfishness by letting her go rather than continue clashing with Elrond all the time (unlike the books). It's sorta like a 'I want this, you want this, but I want you to do what's best for you' type of thing.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>and doesn't want or think himself capable of leading a people, let alone being a glorious king of the West--'Ooh, don't give me those shards of that old heirloom sword, I am not worthy...and swords with names just frighten me!'<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>That's the way he was in the books (that I remember). He was always hesitant to follow in his heir's place. Perhaps that's a bad memory, but I'm pretty sure it's on the money.<P>I thought PJ made a good decision to go for Viggo, I know that he didn't want to bring in any stud actors, so that's why he didn't go for Mel Gibson or Russel Crowe (or Leonardo Decaprio as Legolas ).<p>[ 5:11 PM December 12, 2003: Message edited by: The Only Real Estel ]
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