**RotK - Gandalf (Ian McKellan)** - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lily Bracegirdle · 12-18-2003, 08:33 PM

Ian McKellan is a god. Maia. Whatever. The look on Gandalf's face when he realizes Frodo has succeeded is a revelation. That man can do more with his eyes and a couple of fake eyebrows than many actors can do with their whole bodies. Every scene with Sir Ian in it is a good one, especially when Gandalf is dealing with the hobbits. The love he feels for them (sometimes mixed with annoyance, true) shines so clearly it's breathtaking. The Gandy/Pip scenes were awesome.<P>I didn't like PJs choice to have Gandalf deck Denethor, but I was also relieved we didn't have to see more Denethor in that scene. <P>-Lily

12-18-2003, 08:33 PM	#10
Lily Bracegirdle Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bree Posts: 210	Ian McKellan is a god. Maia. Whatever. The look on Gandalf's face when he realizes Frodo has succeeded is a revelation. That man can do more with his eyes and a couple of fake eyebrows than many actors can do with their whole bodies. Every scene with Sir Ian in it is a good one, especially when Gandalf is dealing with the hobbits. The love he feels for them (sometimes mixed with annoyance, true) shines so clearly it's breathtaking. The Gandy/Pip scenes were awesome.<P>I didn't like PJs choice to have Gandalf deck Denethor, but I was also relieved we didn't have to see more Denethor in that scene. <P>-Lily __________________ "But nay: the praise of the praiseworthy is above all rewards." - Faramir