[propagandalf]

It was a character assassination.<BR>PJ probably did it for dramatic purposes. They needed a sort-of-antagonist within the good guys so they turned him into a 'Boromir'. I didn’t like it one bit. In the book, Faramir was the antithesis of his brother. He was noble and decent- someone who wasn’t afraid of doing the right thing even to the disappointment of his father. True, there was distrust between him and Frodo in the beginning. But their mutual respect was evident.<P>We should've seen glints of goodness and nobility in his eyes. Even while he was keeping the poor hobbits against their will. It was obvious in the book that he wasn’t a meanie. In fact he was someone fit to be a king (capable of delivering long pretty speeches ). I think it’s partly the actor's fault. A good actor (like the dude who played Legolas) can exude decency and nobility without speaking a word. Or maybe he was only following PJ’s instructions.<P>Anyway, I cannot believe this no-good villain will end up with you know whoo.<BR>Let’s just hope he endeavors to deserve her. Why, PJ, why? I feel so sorry for the fans of Faramir... <P>but not as sorry for the fans of Haldir. buwahahhahahaaaaa.. <P>sorry.