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Child of the 7th Age · 03-22-2002, 12:54 PM

One interesting point is to compare the response Galadriel made in turning down the Ring to that made earlier in the film by Gandalf. Although Gandalf came over as definitely not wanting to touch or have any part of it, he did not look like Galadriel, the "nuclear banshee." Why is that so? Why did the filmakers treat the two characters so differently in their response to being offered the Ring? They both knew the potential of the Ring, its ability to confer enormous power and its ability to corrupt.In general, the gentle side of Gandalf,his feelings towards hobbits and humans, is clearly evident throughout the movie. But Galadriel's gentle side is largely missing which is a great pity. I don't know if the director's cut, or whatever they call it, will really make up for this omission. We shall see. sharon

03-22-2002, 12:54 PM	#28
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	One interesting point is to compare the response Galadriel made in turning down the Ring to that made earlier in the film by Gandalf. Although Gandalf came over as definitely not wanting to touch or have any part of it, he did not look like Galadriel, the "nuclear banshee." Why is that so? Why did the filmakers treat the two characters so differently in their response to being offered the Ring? They both knew the potential of the Ring, its ability to confer enormous power and its ability to corrupt.In general, the gentle side of Gandalf,his feelings towards hobbits and humans, is clearly evident throughout the movie. But Galadriel's gentle side is largely missing which is a great pity. I don't know if the director's cut, or whatever they call it, will really make up for this omission. We shall see. sharon __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.