Sean Bean not right for Boromir

[Knight of Gondor]

I have more of an issue with Viggo. He did ok but he never really seemed regal or venerable enough for my tastes.

Yes, I agree. Oh, what's the word the liberals used to criticize Bush? "He needs gravitas", yes, that's it. Viggo needed more gravitas.

By later in the book Aragorn was becoming more regal as he neared his destiny.

I agree, in the book he did not first appear as a king. But when they pinned the Elfstone on him at Lorien, when he drew Anduril out on the fields of Riddermark, and several more times, a vision of his greatness was shown -- like the cloak cast back to reveal Gandalf's underlying light. But the only thing that changed for Viggo was his wardrobe. I think his personality worked beautifully for the forlorn wandering Ranger, but not for the true king he became. (Just look at him in the behind-the-scenes! He's muttering, just barely getting the words out of his mouth!)

Also, Viggo is leaner than Beanie

Augh! This is nearly a greater insult! Although it certainly lends itself to a Boromir fan club: Beanie Babies!