Two Aragorns - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ainaserkewen · 05-05-2005, 09:32 AM

It's so funny how we're all so biased. I mean, any real fan of the movies has been spoon-fed so much pro-Viggo info (about how he got into character/what a great guy he was from the other actors/all his little quirks that make him so wonderful) that we jump to his defence at the drop of the hat. Not that that's a bad thing, mind you, he's very deserving of such a fanbase. I just think it's funny, is all.

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Stuart Townsend looks a bit efeminate

I think you hit the nail of the head with this one, Evisse. A lot of recent stuff that I've seen from him has either been overtly homosexual (Will and Grace) or smelling faintly of homoerotic overtones (Queen of the Damned). And though some fanfic authors would have had a field day with these qualities added to Aragorn's character, mondieu, that would have stretched the original morals a little far. And in true spirit of the "real movie fan": Go Viggo!

Mithalwen · 05-05-2005, 10:46 AM

lol - but for myself, I knew virtually nothing about the casting before I saw the films and certainly had never heard of either viggo or Stuart at that point. I had such clear mental pictures in my head from the books that until i saw the trailer, I was convinced I would not want to see the films. So in my own case the f irst thing I knew about Viggo was that he was very good as Aragorn.

Holbytlass · 05-31-2005, 04:40 PM

It must be hard not to get a part based on something one cannot help, in this case Townsend's age. However, I'm glad Viggo got it. It was hard enough trying to remember that Frodo was fifty when a cherubic looking Elijah Wood played him. I am a fan of Wood's since he was a wee babe, but, man, that's tough.

Ainaserkewen · 05-31-2005, 05:16 PM

Probably was his accent a little too. Where on earth is Stuart from anyway?

Folwren · 06-24-2005, 02:30 PM

I don't know who they had for him to begin with, but I think Sean Bean, who played Boromir, was an awesome actor and should have (and definitely could have) played Aragorn. He was far more kingly, even as Boromir, than Viggo. Extremely noble...and an excellent actor.

Personally, I think that Mortensen played Aragorn rather poorly, and I'm sorry that they had to botch one of the most awesome character in the book. (Sorry, Ainaserkewen.)

Arod · 08-20-2005, 02:43 PM

Honestly, I can't see Townsend playing Aragorn. Townsend is very precise (as was mentioned earlier) in his acting. You can see that in his portrayal of Dorian and Lestat. Viggo is more rugged than Townsend IMO and if I had to choose a character that Townsend would fit in LOTR it would be an Elf not Aragorn.

Mattius · 08-24-2005, 10:10 AM

Crikey could you imagine if Townsend had played Aragorn together with Orlando Bloom as Legalos? The pre-teen ladies would have been having continuous heart attacks. PJ might as well have cast Brad Pitt as Gimli.

05-05-2005, 10:46 AM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	lol - but for myself, I knew virtually nothing about the casting before I saw the films and certainly had never heard of either viggo or Stuart at that point. I had such clear mental pictures in my head from the books that until i saw the trailer, I was convinced I would not want to see the films. So in my own case the f irst thing I knew about Viggo was that he was very good as Aragorn. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

05-31-2005, 04:40 PM	#3
Holbytlass Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Party Tree Posts: 1,042	It must be hard not to get a part based on something one cannot help, in this case Townsend's age. However, I'm glad Viggo got it. It was hard enough trying to remember that Frodo was fifty when a cherubic looking Elijah Wood played him. I am a fan of Wood's since he was a wee babe, but, man, that's tough. __________________ Holby is an actual flesh-and-blood person, right? Not, say a sock-puppet of Nilp’s, by any chance? ~Nerwen, WWCIII

05-31-2005, 05:16 PM	#4
Ainaserkewen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A cosmic waiting room Posts: 651	Probably was his accent a little too. Where on earth is Stuart from anyway? __________________ Solus... I'm eating chicken again. I ate chicken yesterday and the day before... will I be eating chicken again tomorrow? Why am I always eating chicken?

06-24-2005, 02:30 PM	#5
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I don't know who they had for him to begin with, but I think Sean Bean, who played Boromir, was an awesome actor and should have (and definitely could have) played Aragorn. He was far more kingly, even as Boromir, than Viggo. Extremely noble...and an excellent actor. Personally, I think that Mortensen played Aragorn rather poorly, and I'm sorry that they had to botch one of the most awesome character in the book. (Sorry, Ainaserkewen.) __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis Last edited by Folwren; 06-24-2005 at 02:31 PM. Reason: Wanted to add something. :)

08-20-2005, 02:43 PM	#6
Arod Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Reisterstown, Maryland Posts: 27	Honestly, I can't see Townsend playing Aragorn. Townsend is very precise (as was mentioned earlier) in his acting. You can see that in his portrayal of Dorian and Lestat. Viggo is more rugged than Townsend IMO and if I had to choose a character that Townsend would fit in LOTR it would be an Elf not Aragorn. __________________ "He stands not alone. You would die before your stroke fell."~Legolas

08-24-2005, 10:10 AM	#7
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	Crikey could you imagine if Townsend had played Aragorn together with Orlando Bloom as Legalos? The pre-teen ladies would have been having continuous heart attacks. PJ might as well have cast Brad Pitt as Gimli. __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?

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