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Encaitare · 07-29-2004, 08:55 PM

I think that Frodo definitely changed but this was only under the influence of the Ring. But I also think, contrary to what a lot of people seem to be saying, that Elijah Wood, while a bit too young for the role, really did an excellent job. When he's inside Mount Doom holding out the Ring, the look in his eyes is so chilling.

Lathriel · 07-29-2004, 09:16 PM

I agree Encaitare. I think Elijah was only about 18 or 19 when they began filming LOTR.

Might I add Elijah is one of the few Kiddie stars that didn't dissapear after he was grown-up like most do.

ninlaith · 07-30-2004, 09:02 AM

Yeah he was only 17 when he began his role as Frodo. And it is amazing how he has lasted so long. He had a very good career when he was just a kid and then he just disappeared for awhile. Then he took on some very unmeaningful roles which didn't suit him at all. I think his performance as Frodo could really boost his career. He brought so much to the character and was able to show the audience Frodo's emotional growth and many of Frodo's other characteristics throughout his journey.

07-29-2004, 09:16 PM	#2
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	I agree Encaitare. I think Elijah was only about 18 or 19 when they began filming LOTR. Might I add Elijah is one of the few Kiddie stars that didn't dissapear after he was grown-up like most do. __________________ Back again

07-30-2004, 09:02 AM	#3
ninlaith Wight Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: in my hobbit hole Posts: 204	Yeah he was only 17 when he began his role as Frodo. And it is amazing how he has lasted so long. He had a very good career when he was just a kid and then he just disappeared for awhile. Then he took on some very unmeaningful roles which didn't suit him at all. I think his performance as Frodo could really boost his career. He brought so much to the character and was able to show the audience Frodo's emotional growth and many of Frodo's other characteristics throughout his journey. __________________ "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve!"-Bilbo Baggins Last edited by ninlaith; 07-30-2004 at 07:18 PM.

07-29-2004, 08:55 PM	#1
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I think that Frodo definitely changed but this was only under the influence of the Ring. But I also think, contrary to what a lot of people seem to be saying, that Elijah Wood, while a bit too young for the role, really did an excellent job. When he's inside Mount Doom holding out the Ring, the look in his eyes is so chilling.