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ninlaith · 07-12-2004, 11:43 PM

The only two characters I thought could have been presented a little better in the movies were Frodo and Arwen. Eli was a wonderful Frodo but a little too soft and serious for my liking. Yes, Frodo had never been on an adventure but I just can't see the written character standing on the shores of Parth Galen with two gleaming tears running down his cheeks. It was a good idea for dramaic effect but oh well it was ok. Liv presented a wonderful performance as well, however, Arwen was only mentioned in the book. her appearance in the movie just shattered my visions of Glorfindel, whom I thought would've been played beautifully by Keifer Sutherland if he had slimmer facial features and was a little less masculine. I just can't picture him on a horse! Everyone was sensational all in all.

07-12-2004, 11:43 PM	#9
ninlaith Wight Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: in my hobbit hole Posts: 204	The only two characters I thought could have been presented a little better in the movies were Frodo and Arwen. Eli was a wonderful Frodo but a little too soft and serious for my liking. Yes, Frodo had never been on an adventure but I just can't see the written character standing on the shores of Parth Galen with two gleaming tears running down his cheeks. It was a good idea for dramaic effect but oh well it was ok. Liv presented a wonderful performance as well, however, Arwen was only mentioned in the book. her appearance in the movie just shattered my visions of Glorfindel, whom I thought would've been played beautifully by Keifer Sutherland if he had slimmer facial features and was a little less masculine. I just can't picture him on a horse! Everyone was sensational all in all.