I just wanted to respond by first saying that I agree with alot of what you all are saying. I try my best not to blend the two frodos together. But I must admit, since the movie has come out, it's extremely hard not to think of Elizah Woods face as I'm reading the books. I guess that's only because this is the first time we've really had a live screen picture of Frodo Baggins. Though I agree that the two are different in ways, i can't help but think about the emotional part of it all. As I read The Fellowship of the Ring, I saw changes in Frodo. Not quite as fast as Elizah's portrayal but still the changes were there. I really think PJ is the type of director that really wants to get inside the minds of the character. Even if you read their emotions through the book, nothing touches your heart more than to see the pain, to feel it as you watch it. I think thats what PJ was doing. I'm sure he didnt mean anything by what he did. I think he did a great job and picked one great Frodo Baggins. Yes, Elizah Wood is great looking, I'm a fan actually of everything he does but I think he played the part to the max. I wont be surprised if he wins everyone over by the third movie..right now we just see the dilemma of him breaking from the fellowship...i think we need to wait and see how he portrays the worst part of Frodo Baggins journey..the actual carrying the ring to mordor and then being in mordor....I believe that PJ picked the right soul to do it...Elizah has the heart to put into the character...the pain of that burden is right there in his big non secretive eyes. Everything that Frodo felt, I believe will be seen in Elizahs eyes...I have faith and I know in my heart that my image of Frodo Baggins will not be ruined....In a way its actually good to have a face to go with the character..But i do agree with alot of what everyone was saying..I hope i dont get yelled at...I tend to write what i think and i stick to it....thats just how i am.
Frodo Lives!
Valerie
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Frodo Lives!
~Valerie~
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