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Samwise · 07-16-2002, 01:27 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I think Sean Astin did really good too. He portrays the type of Sam I was picturing when I read the books. There's just something about Sean that just stuck in my mind. He has the personality of the warm-hearted loyal friend that would stick by you until the very end. The very Sam Gamgee I was hoping for. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Exactly my feeling. As I've stated before, when I first saw the movie, I was mainly watching for him and how he would play "my" Sam. As soon as I laid eyes on him at Bilbo's party moping the thought immediately struck me: "He's upset with himself 'cause he dosen't have the guts to go talk to Rose! " and sure enough, here came Frodo: "Sam, go ask Rosie! " I knew from that point on Mr. Astin would do Sam right. He did. As for li'l Lije, young or not, I thought he made an absolutely wonderful Frodo, and the two being friends in real life only added to the whole "Frodo and Sam" thing, I think.[ August 22, 2002: Message edited by: Samwise ]

07-16-2002, 01:27 PM	#11
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I think Sean Astin did really good too. He portrays the type of Sam I was picturing when I read the books. There's just something about Sean that just stuck in my mind. He has the personality of the warm-hearted loyal friend that would stick by you until the very end. The very Sam Gamgee I was hoping for. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><B>Exactly my feeling. As I've stated before, when I first saw the movie, I was mainly watching for him and how he would play "my" Sam. As soon as I laid eyes on him at Bilbo's party moping the thought immediately struck me: "He's upset with himself 'cause he dosen't have the guts to go talk to Rose! " and sure enough, here came Frodo:<BR>"Sam, go ask Rosie! "<BR>I knew from that point on Mr. Astin would do Sam right. He did. As for li'l Lije, young or not, I thought he made an absolutely wonderful Frodo, and the two being friends in real life only added to the whole "Frodo and Sam" thing, I think.</B><p>[ August 22, 2002: Message edited by: Samwise ] __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)