[Elladan and Elrohir]

Well, Essex, I agree that Faramir is definitely a master interrogator in the books, and that that aspect of his character has been removed in the films, but I wouldn't say that's his defining characteristic. To me, what defines Faramir is his wisdom, humility, love for Gondor, and discernment. And maybe his valor in battle as well.

Some of that has been well-portrayed in the movie, some of it hasn't.

Let me digress for a moment and reply to several of the last few posts: The writer of the article is not trying to say that Faramir has survived intact in the book-to-film translation. It is trying to say that he is closer to the book than a lot of people think, although he certainly has undergone change. I would, however, agree with Diamond18 that Faramir's 180-turn at the end of TTT is at least slightly implausible. As you say, it basically results from PJ trying to make the whole Ringbearer story arc more exciting, and then having to make sure it ends the same way as the book does. Probably could have been done a little better, but I'll take it, and I'll take Faramir.