[greyhavener]

Given his age and inexperience, Orlando Bloom really impressed me. He seemed to really embrace his role. I really enjoyed his performance. <P>I was satisfied by the way Legolas character developed. Legolas and Gimli's relationship developed. Legolas grew more intense as the stakes were raised. I accepted the stunts as a reflection of that elvin intensity.<P>I'm not sure how I felt about his challenging Aragorn in front of the men. I tend to think, as an elf, Legolas would have seen his share of battles and would have had more of a big picture perspective on this one battle against Sauron's forces. Despite my own opinion on this Bloom managed to sell Legolas reaction to me in the movie.