Faramir - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lord of Angmar · 07-17-2003, 11:41 AM

I was surprised at David Wenham's performance of Faramir. I think that the script didn't do him any favors, as it made him seem more like Boromir. In the beginning, he lusted for the Ring, but hid it. Then he openly forced Frodo to come with him to Osgiliath (and eventually, he though, to Minas Tirith). This is similar to Boromir's concealment of his purpose, followed by his attempt to steal the Ring. Although one can say that in the end, in the movie, Faramir did repent and that is what sets him apart from Boromir, can it not also be said that at Boromir's death, and even before, he repented of his attempted to steal the Ring? I think the movie did exactly the opposite of what the book intended by making Faramir the same as his brother, if a bit less proud.

07-17-2003, 11:41 AM	#1
Lord of Angmar Tyrannus Incorporalis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: the North Posts: 833	I was surprised at David Wenham's performance of Faramir. I think that the script didn't do him any favors, as it made him seem more like Boromir. In the beginning, he lusted for the Ring, but hid it. Then he openly forced Frodo to come with him to Osgiliath (and eventually, he though, to Minas Tirith). This is similar to Boromir's concealment of his purpose, followed by his attempt to steal the Ring. Although one can say that in the end, in the movie, Faramir did repent and that is what sets him apart from Boromir, can it not also be said that at Boromir's death, and even before, he repented of his attempted to steal the Ring? I think the movie did exactly the opposite of what the book intended by making Faramir the same as his brother, if a bit less proud. __________________ ...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.