[Arathiriel]

Okay after my 3rd viewing of ROTK I still find Hugo Weaving's performance as Elrond to be one of the most touching of the movie (even if I did think it was stupid Arwen's fate was tied in with that of the Ring's) - and I truly cannot understand why people comes so hard down on Elrond!<P>I don't see his words to either Arwen or Aragorn to be harsh in the previous movies, nor in this one either! <P>I felt one can't help but feel sympathy for Elrond as he faces losing his only daughter to the same choice his brother made - and that final scene in Minas Tirith where Elrond gives Arwen over to Aragorn I cannot help but cry as he had the most anguished expression on his face - yes he was smiling but it was the smile of someone trying to put on a brave face for his daughter as you can just see the tears in his eyes!<P>No I like this portrayal of Elrond - even if I am th only fan who does not find fault with Hugo Weaving or his performance!