*TTT - Haldir (Craig Parker)* - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

doug*platypus · 12-26-2002, 07:25 AM

True, it's always sadder when an elf dies than a man - they've lived for so long, and they don't have to die, unlike men. <P>But for me, the only good thing about the elves turning up at Helm's Deep was seeing Craig Parker get butchered!! Those of you who had to put up with the early days of New Zealand soap Shortland Street know what I'm talking about - it's a kiwi thing. Besides, he was such a dork compared to Haldir in the book. When I saw the movie 2nd time round, the person next to me cracked up when they saw him turn up in his gaylord armour, and I had to join in. <P>One of the greatest advantages the movie could've had over the book would be to change location to show the battles of Lorien and Erebor, if only for a few seconds. Once again PJ takes something great and turns it into mush. I really hope we get to see Halbarad and co in the 3rd movie - as Theoden says if they're anything like Aragorn they must be great warriors. I'm prepared for disappointment, though!

12-26-2002, 07:25 AM	#11
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	True, it's always sadder when an elf dies than a man - they've lived for so long, and they don't have to die, unlike men. <P>But for me, the only good thing about the elves turning up at Helm's Deep was seeing Craig Parker get butchered!! Those of you who had to put up with the early days of New Zealand soap Shortland Street know what I'm talking about - it's a kiwi thing. Besides, he was such a dork compared to Haldir in the book. When I saw the movie 2nd time round, the person next to me cracked up when they saw him turn up in his gaylord armour, and I had to join in. <P>One of the greatest advantages the movie could've had over the book would be to change location to show the battles of Lorien and Erebor, if only for a few seconds. Once again PJ takes something great and turns it into mush. I really hope we get to see Halbarad and co in the 3rd movie - as Theoden says if they're anything like Aragorn they must be great warriors. I'm prepared for disappointment, though! __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.