I agree that Arwen's role in the FotR movie was somewhat out of character, especially that first scene when she playfully puts the tip of her sword against Aragorn's throat. I would have preferred it if the chase to the Ford had involved only Frodo and the Nazgul (as it was in the book). All in all, I thought her warrior princess role was a little out of place.<P>On the other hand, in the Rivendell scenes, and especially in TTT, she was much closer to the book Arwen. In particular, the part where Aragorn's death is foreshadowed was very well done. It helped explain her situation and the part that she played in the story.<P>Yes, I suppose they could have left her out altogether, but I think she was an essential part of the background plot to the story, even in the Book. Would Aragorn have fought so hard to become King of Gondor otherwise?
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