What did you think about Legolas...before the movies? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lily Bracegirdle · 04-08-2003, 05:57 PM

I thought book-Legolas was underdeveloped and I wanted to see more of him. Film-Legolas is still underdeveloped as a character, but I like being able to see him doing things even when he's not the main focus of the story. (Well, I wasn't crazy about the horse-mounting or shield-surfing, but the Moria and Amon Hen scenes were fun.) I found Orlando Bloom enjoyable to watch once I got over the blond wig -- I had always thought Legolas was dark-haired.

Sophia, have you seen the extended version of FotR? The friendship between Legolas and Gimli comes through when Gimli is talking about his gift from Galadriel -- it's my favorite of the restored scenes. (I just hope the Extended TTT has Gimli challenging Eomer for insulting Galadriel on the fields of Rohan.)

-Lily

[ April 08, 2003: Message edited by: Lily Bracegirdle ]

04-08-2003, 05:57 PM	#30
Lily Bracegirdle Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bree Posts: 210	I thought book-Legolas was underdeveloped and I wanted to see more of him. Film-Legolas is still underdeveloped as a character, but I like being able to see him doing things even when he's not the main focus of the story. (Well, I wasn't crazy about the horse-mounting or shield-surfing, but the Moria and Amon Hen scenes were fun.) I found Orlando Bloom enjoyable to watch once I got over the blond wig -- I had always thought Legolas was dark-haired. Sophia, have you seen the extended version of FotR? The friendship between Legolas and Gimli comes through when Gimli is talking about his gift from Galadriel -- it's my favorite of the restored scenes. (I just hope the Extended TTT has Gimli challenging Eomer for insulting Galadriel on the fields of Rohan.) -Lily [ April 08, 2003: Message edited by: Lily Bracegirdle ] __________________ "But nay: the praise of the praiseworthy is above all rewards." - Faramir