[Aratlithiel]

No, no, no. I don't buy that for a second. Even at his grimmest and sternest, he always treated Frodo and Sam with respect and courtesy. And even before they reached the falls, Frodo felt he could probably trust Faramir with the knowledge of the Ring but held back out of caution. Movie-Faramir gives absolutely no indication whatsoever that he can be trusted to do the right thing as far as the Ring is concerned. In fact, he appears to have even less stamina to resist its power than his brother did, falling to the temptaion much quicker.<P>No, this is a COMPLETELY different Faramir and I felt disrespected by Jackson who claims to have made these films for the LotR readers. Book-Faramir is a wise and insightful man who wants only what is right and good. "So fear me not! I do not ask you to tell me more. I do not even ask you to tell me whether I now speak nearer the mark. But if you will trust me, it may be that I can advise you in your present quest, whatever that be - yes and even aid you."...and later, "For strange though it may seem, it was safe to declare this to me. It may even help the master that you love. It shall turn to his good, if it is in my power. So be comforted. But do not even name this thing again aloud. Once is enough."<P>These are before and after quotes - do either one of them sound like Movie-Faramir? And Frodo never sees him as the character protrayed in the film, he ALWAYS senses a nobility in Faramir.<P>Since this is a thread for opinions, I'll voice mine. I was highly disappointed with Movie-Faramir and can't understand why it was done this way. It could very easily have been done correctly with the same amount of tension and drama and I just feel betrayed.<P>Then again, it's not my $300 million so I guess I'll have to get over it.