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Faenaduial · 12-14-2003, 09:27 PM

Citizen Faenaduial stands at the back of the court.

"Honorable Judge Lindil, may I be allowed to present evidence?"

"Providing you have pertinent testimony, you may proceed."

"Thank you, Judge Lindil.

"While I am sure most of us can understand the need for artistic license in the attempt to make a movie which is entertaining and profitable, it should not be necessary to change the integrity of the characters as written by the author."

Mermering is heard through the court room.
Judge Lindil bangs his gavel, "Order."

"Tolkien is very specific in his representation of Faramir, both to off-set the differences with his brother Boromir and to show his likeness to Aragorn." "Mr. Jackson has by changing the action, in attempting to have Faramir take Frodo to Gondor, made a major change to Faramir's character."

"In addition I think most people who have read the books would agree that the Frodo of the movie and the Frodo in the books bear little resemblance in character." "Mr. Jackson is presenting us with a Frodo who is so tempted by the ring from the very begining of the journey that there is little build up to his corruption by the ring." "Years ago, people were so inspired by Tolkien's Frodo that they would write, Frodo lives! on walls." "Does Frodo's character in the movie inspire that sentiment?" "I think not."

The mermering in the court grows to shouts. It takes some minutes to restore order.

"I am sorry for taking the courts time your honor."

"In closing I would just like to say that it appears that Mr. Jackson could have presented the movies in an entertaining fashion, as well he has, without having to change the basic characteristics and personalities of the characters which have made the books favorites of people the world over."

12-14-2003, 09:27 PM	#11
Faenaduial Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mirkwood - 710 miles WtR Posts: 246	Citizen Faenaduial stands at the back of the court. "Honorable Judge Lindil, may I be allowed to present evidence?" "Providing you have pertinent testimony, you may proceed." "Thank you, Judge Lindil. "While I am sure most of us can understand the need for artistic license in the attempt to make a movie which is entertaining and profitable, it should not be necessary to change the integrity of the characters as written by the author." Mermering is heard through the court room. Judge Lindil bangs his gavel, "Order." "Tolkien is very specific in his representation of Faramir, both to off-set the differences with his brother Boromir and to show his likeness to Aragorn." "Mr. Jackson has by changing the action, in attempting to have Faramir take Frodo to Gondor, made a major change to Faramir's character." "In addition I think most people who have read the books would agree that the Frodo of the movie and the Frodo in the books bear little resemblance in character." "Mr. Jackson is presenting us with a Frodo who is so tempted by the ring from the very begining of the journey that there is little build up to his corruption by the ring." "Years ago, people were so inspired by Tolkien's Frodo that they would write, Frodo lives! on walls." "Does Frodo's character in the movie inspire that sentiment?" "I think not." The mermering in the court grows to shouts. It takes some minutes to restore order. "I am sorry for taking the courts time your honor." "In closing I would just like to say that it appears that Mr. Jackson could have presented the movies in an entertaining fashion, as well he has, without having to change the basic characteristics and personalities of the characters which have made the books favorites of people the world over." __________________ Risk everything, or gain nothing. -- Geoffrey De Charny, 1358 Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened.