[doug*platypus]

Sorry, Diamond, I take almost full responsibility for your having misconstrued my thoughts. Sean Astin and Elijah Wood are both fine actors, especially Elijah (although as can be seen on other threads I have problems with the portrayal of Sam in the movies). The scene after Gandalf's death, in particular, is one of the ones which draws my praise for them. It was only Orlando whose acting skills I was calling into question. So when you say,<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> So your prophecy is slightly hindered by the past... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Perhaps in your own future you could quote a little less selectively, maybe:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I tried to make fun of his confused face after Gandalf dies, but no dice. Apparently he's every bit the actor that Sean Astin and Elijah Wood are. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>In which I meant that Orlando Bloom fans were trying to defend his shallow performance, which in my opinion would be to take away from the superior talents of Sean and Elijah. I love Elijah Wood, especially in these movies, and I'd be happy to have a few pictures of him on my wall or desktop. He's an excellent Frodo.