**RotK - Frodo (Elijah Wood)** - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Birdland · 12-17-2003, 11:38 AM

Truth be told, I'm a little disappointed with Elijah Wood's performance. He was a perfect hobbit in the first film, but I saw no growth - or wearing down - of his character as the films progressed. <P>He tried, I know, but he just will not let go. His smile in particular just bugs the crap out of me.<P>And I agree Mark, the make-up department really failed the actor. After the Hobbits return to the Shire, Frodo pretty much looks like he did when he set out. Pretty as ever, except for the stump. Couldn't he at least have had a scar and a few crow's feet to suggest what he had been through? Perhaps Mr. Wood has a "Pretty" clause in his contract.

12-17-2003, 11:38 AM	#8
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	Truth be told, I'm a little disappointed with Elijah Wood's performance. He was a perfect hobbit in the first film, but I saw no growth - or wearing down - of his character as the films progressed. <P>He tried, I know, but he just will not let go. His smile in particular just bugs the crap out of me.<P>And I agree Mark, the make-up department really failed the actor. After the Hobbits return to the Shire, Frodo pretty much looks like he did when he set out. Pretty as ever, except for the stump. Couldn't he at least have had a scar and a few crow's feet to suggest what he had been through? Perhaps Mr. Wood has a "Pretty" clause in his contract.