Frodo v's Elijah - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Essex · 01-24-2005, 09:40 AM

One of the strengths of the film for me was the acting, and the quality Jackson got from his Cast just from a look, let alone dialouge

Elijah Wood did a very good job for me. Highlights that stand out:

'I'm here, Sam' at the Cracks of Doom. It still sends a shiver down my spine the way that line was delivered.

the cracks of doom section when he claims the ring.

His smile at the start and end of the Trilogy

his delivery of the 'do not know the way' line at the end of the Council of Elrond

many more to mention, but:

But most of all, when the tear runs down his face when he's lying with Sam at the 'End of all Things', waiting to die.....

PS Apologies if I've got anyone wrong, but just because he's not 'your' Frodo from the books should not cloud your judgment on whether Elijah wood acted well or not, should it?

PPS cross posted with Lyta, but to answer a point. In the book, 33 years for a hobbit is coming of age, ie 18 - 21 in 'real life' Human Years. In the film, we did not have the 17 year gap, so therefore Frodo left when he had come of age, so Elijah's age is perfect.

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01-24-2005, 09:40 AM	#5
Essex Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 886	One of the strengths of the film for me was the acting, and the quality Jackson got from his Cast just from a look, let alone dialouge Elijah Wood did a very good job for me. Highlights that stand out: 'I'm here, Sam' at the Cracks of Doom. It still sends a shiver down my spine the way that line was delivered. the cracks of doom section when he claims the ring. His smile at the start and end of the Trilogy his delivery of the 'do not know the way' line at the end of the Council of Elrond many more to mention, but: But most of all, when the tear runs down his face when he's lying with Sam at the 'End of all Things', waiting to die..... PS Apologies if I've got anyone wrong, but just because he's not 'your' Frodo from the books should not cloud your judgment on whether Elijah wood acted well or not, should it? PPS cross posted with Lyta, but to answer a point. In the book, 33 years for a hobbit is coming of age, ie 18 - 21 in 'real life' Human Years. In the film, we did not have the 17 year gap, so therefore Frodo left when he had come of age, so Elijah's age is perfect.