[Lyta_Underhill]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Hmm I didn't notice actually...I suppose it is simply because he isn't a very major character and Frodo needed to be focused on.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The thing I love about LOTR is that it is so much of an ensemble. It could be the fact that I love Pippin so much that I groaned when he was flung like that! But yes, Frodo certainly seemed to receive a mortal wound, and that would certainly draw the most attention and concern, rightly so!<P>And, <B>peonydeepdelver</B>, I remember reading your list of Pippin abuses earlier! It is a good thing he is a young, resilient hobbit! As a matter of fact, far from being clumsy or inept, Pippin is the most agile and deft of the four hobbits, as evidenced by his facility in crossing the bridge over the Nimrodel (but this is book talk, I suppose and I hope I'm remembering right!). I can see 50 year old Frodo stumbling a bit though...it is just a bit odd to see Elijah Wood do it, since he is obviously not 50...but then again, Frodo doesn't look his age either. (Of course, PJ's Frodo is much younger in real time due to the constraints of expository introduction, etc. etc.)<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I imagine that Frodo broke a few ribs with the cave trolls attacks. And you can pass out from pain...not that I ever have.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>As far as I recall, Frodo had some nasty bruises where the Cave Troll had poked him, but I don't think he broke anything. And I also recall Sam had quite a nasty wound as well (bookwise), but he didn't take much notice of it until Frodo was taken care of. Good old Sam! <P>And yes, <B>samrohan</B>, I understand your points about "doe-in-the-headlights" Frodo. I think this was overdone and some of Frodo's power drained out of him because of it, but PJ included enough of Frodo's quietly powerful scenes to satisfy me. I must admit that Elijah's wrinkled,cocked eyebrow look irritates me as well, however. It seems somehow...sappy, like he's about to break into a really cheesy song or something. <P>Cheers,<BR>Lyta