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The Only Real Estel · 06-24-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

Even good people can be bad. Like, you might have been bad yesterday. It's not as drastic as pledging allegiance to Melkor or anything, but it's still being bad.

And confound it! Won't someone answer my question about the Black Gate: Why Legolas?

First off: How did you know that about yesterday!?

Seriously though: I think there's a difference between "being bad" & "turning bad." Being bad would seem to be a sort of mistake that happens, while turning bad insinuates turning your back on the known good & choosing to be bad for the foreseeable future. I don't think Boromir chose that.

Of course I'll answer your Legolas question: I haven't a clue.

Jackson wanted someone to do his "Nooooo" line to make it more dramatic, and Legolas was the best one for it because...hmm. Sorry, I can't even make up a stretch for this one.

I doubt there's any significance behind it, though. Jackson probably chose the name "Legolas" out of a hat for the scene for all I know.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-24-2006, 03:50 PM

Two words which can be used to explain any question about Legolas: Hot stuff.

The only reason. And I know you too well, TORE, to guess that you are bad more often than not.

Boromir88 · 06-26-2006, 10:41 PM

As one of the ultimate Boromir lovers and supporters, Eomer's got a point. He broke his oath of protecting and helping Frodo along the way as long as he remained in the Fellowship. There was no oath binding the Fellowship together for eternity, but there certainly is an expectation to protect and help the Ring-bearer while in the Fellowship...But in a twisted and freaky quirk Boromir does end up helping Frodo.

Umm ya how about Legolas? I'm not Leggy bopper like Lush, but I have to agree that he's in the mirror for show...in fact that's really his only purpose in the movies.

Flame_of_Udûn · 07-03-2006, 03:10 AM

About the black gate scene with Legolas's slow motion NOOOOOOO, it just seemed like a natural fit for the movies. Throughout the trilogy PJ builds on a deep friendship between Legolas and Aragorn that isn't seen with the others.

Some examples are:

FOTR:

1. At the council of elrond, Legolas stands up for Aragorn when Boromir questions what a mere ranger would know of such matters.

TTT:

1. Legolas seems to take the fall of Aragorn during the warg attack especially difficult. In addition, Legolas is also the one who gives Aragorn the evenstar upon his return.

2. During the battle of helms deep, Aragorn and Gimli need to be rescued via rope and Legolas (single handedly) pulls them up and out of harms way. It is also important to note the discussion between Aragorn and Legolas just before the battle, as it builds on the depth of both characters and their understanding of each other.

ROTK

1. At the enterance to the Paths of the Dead, Aragorn fearlessly enters the cave first, followed by Legolas....then a reluctant Gimli. After exiting the mountain, the corsair ships are seen on the horizon, and Aragon says he has failed. Then, Legolas puts his hand on Aragorn's shoulder and tells him something to the affect of: All is not lost.

2. Although this is after the slow motion NOOOOO, Aragorn's coronation featured an strange one-armed hug between Aragorn and Legolas.

I'm sure there are other examples, but that's all I got for now.

06-24-2006, 03:50 PM	#2
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Two words which can be used to explain any question about Legolas: Hot stuff. The only reason. And I know you too well, TORE, to guess that you are bad more often than not. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

06-26-2006, 10:41 PM	#3
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	As one of the ultimate Boromir lovers and supporters, Eomer's got a point. He broke his oath of protecting and helping Frodo along the way as long as he remained in the Fellowship. There was no oath binding the Fellowship together for eternity, but there certainly is an expectation to protect and help the Ring-bearer while in the Fellowship...But in a twisted and freaky quirk Boromir does end up helping Frodo. Umm ya how about Legolas? I'm not Leggy bopper like Lush, but I have to agree that he's in the mirror for show...in fact that's really his only purpose in the movies. __________________ Fenris Penguin

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07-03-2006, 03:10 AM	#4
Flame_of_Udûn Pile O'Bones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Moria Posts: 12	About the black gate scene with Legolas's slow motion NOOOOOOO, it just seemed like a natural fit for the movies. Throughout the trilogy PJ builds on a deep friendship between Legolas and Aragorn that isn't seen with the others. Some examples are: FOTR: 1. At the council of elrond, Legolas stands up for Aragorn when Boromir questions what a mere ranger would know of such matters. TTT: 1. Legolas seems to take the fall of Aragorn during the warg attack especially difficult. In addition, Legolas is also the one who gives Aragorn the evenstar upon his return. 2. During the battle of helms deep, Aragorn and Gimli need to be rescued via rope and Legolas (single handedly) pulls them up and out of harms way. It is also important to note the discussion between Aragorn and Legolas just before the battle, as it builds on the depth of both characters and their understanding of each other. ROTK 1. At the enterance to the Paths of the Dead, Aragorn fearlessly enters the cave first, followed by Legolas....then a reluctant Gimli. After exiting the mountain, the corsair ships are seen on the horizon, and Aragon says he has failed. Then, Legolas puts his hand on Aragorn's shoulder and tells him something to the affect of: All is not lost. 2. Although this is after the slow motion NOOOOO, Aragorn's coronation featured an strange one-armed hug between Aragorn and Legolas. I'm sure there are other examples, but that's all I got for now.