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Guinevere · 04-15-2003, 04:19 AM

Very well said, Helen!

I fear that being so famous makes it almost impossible for a young actor to develop a normal character. And having thousands of women having a crush on him wouldn't make it easier to have a normal relationship with a normal girl!
I guess, he'll want to get away from his innocent Frodo-image as soon as possible.
There are so many examples of former child-actors who have turned bad... Up to the LotR movie, he was always under the supervision of his mother, but now...
I only hope for him that success won't spoil his character. I am just too fond of those soulful eyes! He manages to convey emotions in a way that touch the heart, and that's his strength.

04-15-2003, 04:19 AM	#1
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	Very well said, Helen! I fear that being so famous makes it almost impossible for a young actor to develop a normal character. And having thousands of women having a crush on him wouldn't make it easier to have a normal relationship with a normal girl! I guess, he'll want to get away from his innocent Frodo-image as soon as possible. There are so many examples of former child-actors who have turned bad... Up to the LotR movie, he was always under the supervision of his mother, but now... I only hope for him that success won't spoil his character. I am just too fond of those soulful eyes! He manages to convey emotions in a way that touch the heart, and that's his strength. __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!