[Evisse the Blue]

I've realized that people tend to be more tolerant of Glorfindel's replacement with Arwen as time passes, and especially as her character is developed. That's okay, but I still want to share with you the reasons why I think that was a bad idea:<P>Trying to think from a movie maker's point of view:<P>1. It would have made for a great scene when the riders suddenly appear and Glorfindel tells Frodo to ride away and he for a moment disobeys and grips his sword to make a last stand. <BR>2. The flight to the Ford would have been just as dramatic<BR>3. Added drama is added when Frodo tells the memorable line: "By Elbereth and Luthien the Fair you shall have neither the Ring nor me!" and the Nazgul mock him and prepare to take him over: "To Mordor we will take you!"<BR>4. At the last moment, when it seems all is lost, the water rushes over and drowns the Nazgul. At the same time, Aragorn and Glorfindel come and battle the remaining ones - Glorfindel revealed in his greatness and wrath. <P>With Arwen everything is so predictable: she is an elf; you already heard she's a better rider than Aragorn, you suspect she is powerful or that she has some tricks up her sleeve. But when a tired ill hobbit who is barely holding onto a great horse lifts up his sword and tries to stand against the nine Ringwraiths, and there's only a river against them - then you got suspense! THAT's entertainment!<P>DOn't get me wrong - this doesn't mean I haven't been paying attention to all your arguments in favour of Arwen ; it's just that this is how I would think if I were to turn this into a movie.