Paired characters from the movies. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Boromir88 · 12-20-2004, 10:04 AM

This is off of Fordhim's "Paired Character's in LOTR" in the books forum, but there are a few pairings that I notice when watching the movies. They may or may not be in the books, but there's two pairings that really catch my eye.

Sam and Gollum- This is about the only thing I feel sorry for Frodo, having to put up with these two. It's like have one candy bar, yet you got two kids, and of course the kids want it all to themselves. These two are constantly fighting since the beginning of the movie, and I love when Sam starts beating the daylights out of him (poor gollum though

). I also cringe when I see Sam throw that rock and hit Gollum in the head.

Eowyn and Theoden- I love the scenes between these two, Theoden steps in as that father figure to Eowyn. Of course, Eowyn's father died, and Eowyn had been looking out for her uncle, but I think the scenes between Bernard Hill and Miranda Otto are wonderful.
"You must do this...for me."

And maybe one of the more, heart-touching scenes that I thought in the movies....

Quote:

Eowyn: What other duty would you have me do?
Theoden: Duty? I would have you smile again..."

So, what pairings did you notice in the movie, between two (or more) particular characters, pairings that you may not have liked, pairings that intrigued you, or pairings you truly enjoyed.

Sapphire_Flame · 12-20-2004, 12:36 PM

RotK: Theoden and Wormtongue - You only get to see this for a moment, because, you know, Grima gets killed.

But when they're at Isengard, and Theoden tells Grima to come down, that he has been forgiven, it shows a really interesting aspect to both of them. Firstly, Theoden's forgiveness. Grima practically ruined him and his kingdom, and killed his son. It is very noble of Theoden to allow Grima another chance, a chance to redeem himself. Secondly, Grima's repentance. He feels very bad for what he did; and he would gladly go with Theoden, to get that second chance, if Saruman would let him.

A rather interesting dynamic, IMHO.

Abedithon le,

~ Saphy ~

Boromir88 · 12-20-2004, 12:41 PM

Tis a good one Saphire, also in the books, Grima is given several chances-Theoden (a couple of times) and then with Frodo in the end. I view Grima as a character that did horrible atrocities, and is just plain out evil, but with all these people offering him their pity, you sort of start pitying him yourself. I think people also pity him, because he was once a good servant to his lord, but he was just terrified of Saruman.

Tuor of Gondolin · 12-20-2004, 01:42 PM

A rather interesting pairing was movie Strider and Boromir. I though that one
of the movie plusses was Sean Bean's Boromir, more attractive then book
Boromir. You had, in the movie, an interesting contrast of tension and
rivalry, while also a male bonding.

Bungo Baggins · 12-20-2004, 02:08 PM

Merry and Pippin: I really enjoyed the scenes with Merry and Pippin. I think Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd added a light touch to otherwise grim scenes and that their chemistry was just another reason why the movie is such a classic.

Eowyn and Merry: The two share many nice moments together in the film, and when she picks him up to go fight after the two have both been discriminated against, it really shows a bond and understanding between the two. We end up cheering for them both when they are in the midst of battle.

Rose Cotton · 12-20-2004, 02:43 PM

Pippin and Gandalf: These scenes I just love because they show both characters at their best and worst moments. And while there is a slight tension between the wise old wizard and the foolish young hobbit you can tell that they really care for eachother.

Denethor and Faramir: I love this not only because it was protrayed brilliantly by the actors but because it also helps explain the deviaition from the story that happened in TTT. It is very easy to be pulled in by this sorrowful family relationship. I must also say that any scene that Faramir (David Wenham) was with another character (Pippin, Boromir, Eowyn) I thought was exellent.

12-20-2004, 12:36 PM	#2
Sapphire_Flame Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The World That Never Was Posts: 1,232	RotK: Theoden and Wormtongue - You only get to see this for a moment, because, you know, Grima gets killed. But when they're at Isengard, and Theoden tells Grima to come down, that he has been forgiven, it shows a really interesting aspect to both of them. Firstly, Theoden's forgiveness. Grima practically ruined him and his kingdom, and killed his son. It is very noble of Theoden to allow Grima another chance, a chance to redeem himself. Secondly, Grima's repentance. He feels very bad for what he did; and he would gladly go with Theoden, to get that second chance, if Saruman would let him. A rather interesting dynamic, IMHO. Abedithon le, ~ Saphy ~ __________________ The Hitchhiking Ghost

12-20-2004, 01:42 PM	#4
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	A rather interesting pairing was movie Strider and Boromir. I though that one of the movie plusses was Sean Bean's Boromir, more attractive then book Boromir. You had, in the movie, an interesting contrast of tension and rivalry, while also a male bonding. __________________ Aure Entuluva!

12-20-2004, 02:08 PM	#5
Bungo Baggins Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The shire Posts: 32	Merry and Pippin: I really enjoyed the scenes with Merry and Pippin. I think Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd added a light touch to otherwise grim scenes and that their chemistry was just another reason why the movie is such a classic. Eowyn and Merry: The two share many nice moments together in the film, and when she picks him up to go fight after the two have both been discriminated against, it really shows a bond and understanding between the two. We end up cheering for them both when they are in the midst of battle. __________________ "The closer we are to danger, the farther we are from harm. It's the last thing he'll expect."

12-20-2004, 02:43 PM	#6
Rose Cotton Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: A place worse then Mordor........School! Posts: 1,075	Pippin and Gandalf: These scenes I just love because they show both characters at their best and worst moments. And while there is a slight tension between the wise old wizard and the foolish young hobbit you can tell that they really care for eachother. Denethor and Faramir: I love this not only because it was protrayed brilliantly by the actors but because it also helps explain the deviaition from the story that happened in TTT. It is very easy to be pulled in by this sorrowful family relationship. I must also say that any scene that Faramir (David Wenham) was with another character (Pippin, Boromir, Eowyn) I thought was exellent. __________________ "There's nothing you can do, Harry... nothing... he's gone."-Remus Lupin "The closer we are to danger, the further we are from harm."-Pippin (now how can you argue with that logic?)

12-20-2004, 12:41 PM	#3
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,519	Tis a good one Saphire, also in the books, Grima is given several chances-Theoden (a couple of times) and then with Frodo in the end. I view Grima as a character that did horrible atrocities, and is just plain out evil, but with all these people offering him their pity, you sort of start pitying him yourself. I think people also pity him, because he was once a good servant to his lord, but he was just terrified of Saruman.