Theoden's Exorcism - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lord of Angmar · 08-23-2003, 07:36 PM

What does everyone think of Peter Jackson's version of Theoden's cleansing in Meduseld by Gandalf? First of all, Theoden was described as old and bent, but never as vividly and grotesquely as was portrayed in the movies. Second of all, it was never made obvious or apparent that Theoden was directly occupied by the spirit of Saruman. I had been under the impression that he lay under a 'spell' or 'curse', not that his mind was actually inhabited and controlled by the mind of Saruman. These are just a few thoughts. I am not griping about Peter Jackson's rendition (although you may feel free to ). I am merely wondering if you thought the movie version to be a faithful rendition and if it was how you had initially envisioned it.Cheers! -Angmar[ August 23, 2003: Message edited by: Lord of Angmar ]

08-23-2003, 07:36 PM	#1
Lord of Angmar Tyrannus Incorporalis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: the North Posts: 833	Theoden's Exorcism What does everyone think of Peter Jackson's version of Theoden's cleansing in Meduseld by Gandalf? First of all, Theoden was described as old and bent, but never as vividly and grotesquely as was portrayed in the movies. Second of all, it was never made obvious or apparent that Theoden was directly occupied by the spirit of Saruman. I had been under the impression that he lay under a 'spell' or 'curse', not that his mind was actually inhabited and controlled by the mind of Saruman. These are just a few thoughts. I am <I>not</I> griping about Peter Jackson's rendition (although you may feel free to ). I am merely wondering if you thought the movie version to be a faithful rendition and if it was how you had initially envisioned it.<P>Cheers!<BR>-Angmar<p>[ August 23, 2003: Message edited by: Lord of Angmar ] __________________ ...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.