The Dunedain?

[Encaitare]

I'm trying to recall if there is any mention of other rangers in the movies.
I would think a nonbook movie viewer would think he was "The Last of the
Dunedain" to paraphrase an old movie.

They're not mentioned by name or anything, but the movie-viewers would know he's not the last (if they remember one humble line from early in FotR): Butterbur says of Strider, "He's one of them Rangers," which would imply that there are more Rangers out there.

[The Saucepan Man]

Is there anybody else out there who felt highly disappointed with the lack of the Grey Company and Elrond's sons from RotK.

It's not something that I lose a lot of sleep over.

[Gothbogg the Ripper]

Please elaborate on your point as the validity of an argument is severly damaged if there is little of your own opinion in it.

[Elessar Telcontar]

Don't get me wrong I'm pleased that you have given you're opinion 'The Saucepan Man' but I'd be more impressed if it actually had a point. Rather than just telling us that you wasn't bothered why don't you explain why you felt it wasn't necessary...

[The Saucepan Man]

My point is self-explanatory. It does not overly concern me that the Dunedain were not present in the LotR films.

But, since you ask ( ), I sometimes find myself rather mystified by the constant raising of myriad very minor issues in respect of the films that really have no bearing on their quality as films and yet are inflated to the level of major errors on Jackson’s part. Don’t get me wrong, although I greatly enjoyed the films, I do not regard them as perfect. There are a number of major issues I have with them, but these relate mainly to their internal consistency/credibility rather than their faithfulness to the books. The fact that the Dunedain were absent (or that Bombadil or Beregond or the Scouring for that matter were absent, or that Faramir’s hair was the “wrong” colour) really doesn’t affect my enjoyment of them at all as films. And, given that I regard them as a major achievement (and also given their overwhelming success as films) I tend to find such minor criticisms slightly churlish.

Sorry to bring this up on your thread, Elessar Telcontar, since it a point in which others are obviously interested. My comments are purely my own opinion on the matter and apply to many more threads than this one and many more posts than those here. Maybe one day I’ll get round to starting a new thread on the issue …

[Gothbogg the Ripper]

Thanks for elaborating on your point, I understand your opinion now.

[HerenIstarion]

edit: cross-posting with SpM and Gothbogg. Yet, though I haven't seen two preceeding posts, my points stand unchanged. end of edit

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SpM, there is a saying in Georgian which may be rendered as 'it is best for the homeland to have children stronger then fathers'. I mean, that is what you mods bargained for - is it strange to find the sibblings snap at you for being off topic? I'd feel as proud father if I were you.

But for one point:

Let me turn to you, dear Elessar and Gothbogg. Be so kind as to review the title of the thread. It runs merely as 'the Dunedain?'. I.e., no imperatives to explain one's self in the title. Now the initial post:

Originally Posted by Elessar Telcontar

Is there anybody else out there who felt highly disappointed with the lack of the Grey Company and Elrond's sons from RotK?

No imperative to give explanations either - the answer to that question is merely 'yes, I'm dissapointed', or 'no, I'm not'. So technically, you were not correct in jumping at poor poor Saucey, not at all, no, kind Sirs!

By the way, Welcome to the Downs. I know for sure your threads will be interesting, fascinating and with exact nomenclature to run along their excellent contents

And, not to stray off topic myself:

Yes, I'm dissapointed too, but not much. So, it may be said as: It's not something that I lose a lot of sleep over

I lost a lot more sleep over Elrond coming to Aragorn having to urge him to war and press him up with Arwen whose (excuse messed up quotation) 'life is passing as long as ring exists'. Let me lay my hands on screenplay author, please.

cheers

[Elessar Telcontar]

I'd like to say that as for your sarcasm towards my 'future' threads, if you aren't interested then don't post, instead of giving me the inpression that there is no point at all in even taking part in this forum. I do feel that maybe a little encouragement can go a long way and that my threads may improve if given the chance to do so
As for The Saucepan Man I do sincerely apologise for snapping thats not how I wanted it to sound, I was just curious as to what you thought and wanted you to elaborate...

[HerenIstarion]

Originally Posted by Elessar Telcontar

I'd like to say that as for your sarcasm towards my 'future' threads, if you aren't interested then don't post, instead of giving me the inpression that there is no point at all in even taking part in this forum

It was not sarcasm, honest. The sarcastic smiley is this: . Now that sentence of mine we are discussing now was ended with - big grin - expression of merriment, and - expression (I learned it, I did - after watching 'I, Robot',) of trust between humans.

Though I'm ready to admit my wording may have been better. My sincerest apologies in my turn. Let me rephrase it:

Welcome to the Downs. I hope (and tend to be sure you will live up to my expectations) your threads will be interesting and fascinating. I also hope (and tend to be sure you will live up to my expectations) that the contents of said threads will answer to their titles.

Originally Posted by Elessar Telcontar

I do feel that maybe a little encouragement...

I thought I were doing just that, in a kind of humorous way. You know - good intentions, pavement for the certain road and so forth and so on.

I will try to change my ways hence. (Can't add up more than three smileys to a post, imagine smiley here. The one of the chap in a hat with a pipe)

cheers