[Thinhyandoiel]

I must say I am quite impressed! I have been reading this thread for some time now, dwelling on all your ideas. And I have this to say:<BR>I agree with the whole Arwen deal. Though I did like her expanded role, there were portions (ie. What's this? A Ranger caught off his guard?) that could have been omitted. You were right. When I first saw it, I didn't notice. Too far caught up in the majesty of it all. But the six times after that I kept muttering to myself: "Frodo's DYING you dolts! Shut up!"<P>I don't think this has been mentioned yet, but when the Balrog first growls and all the Orcs go scattering. There is a BIG BIG pause with Gandalf and Company just standing around going 'what is it?' yadda yadda. Seven times I've seen this and each time I just want to scream at the screen RUN ALREADY! I mean, there is a saying "run now, explain later" isn't there? Why waste precious time just standing there in fear? Gandalf would probably stand a bit in shock, but he knew the thing was in Moria anyways, so I don't think he'd stand there as long as PJ made him.<P>Lorien, all I wanted to see more of was some interaction between the Elves and the company. Elves...meaning Haldir. In the book he is kind and even has a nice little conversation with Merry as they walk to Lothlorien. In the movie he seems so dowdy and moody. Almost all the Elves exhibit this, I thought. Aren't Elves supposed to be happy merry people? Also, Celeborn could've been given a little more dialogue, I think. Or, at least before they left, he could have given his warning about Fangorn. Not only would this give curiousity in the audience about the next movie, but it would definately satisfy me.<P>And yes! Definately less time spent on Frodo's worried face. Or him just holding out the ring to various people throughout. The ring is supposed to have that effect that he's overprotective of it, not willing to hand it out to just anyone. I mean, he wouldn't let Bilbo even see it, but in one scene before that he clearly just holds it out to Sam. Your line about a bird coming to snatch it up definately applies to a lot of scences. But alas, I must go! Bed time pour moi. I'll check up on the thread tomorrow.<p>[ April 02, 2002: Message edited by: Thinhyandoiel ]