Frodo v's Elijah

[Essex]

Alatar, re

Note that the Nazgul want Frodo to put on the Ring so that they can 'see' him

Yes, this was my "excuse" when I first saw the osgiliath scene, and I thought the same until I re watched the weathertop scene. one of the nazgul quickly turns round and 'sees ' / is aware of Frodo before he puts the Ring on.

[alatar]

Originally Posted by Essex

Yes, this was my "excuse" when I first saw the osgiliath scene, and I thought the same until I re watched the weathertop scene. one of the nazgul quickly turns round and 'sees ' / is aware of Frodo before he puts the Ring on.

Still haven't rewatched the scene. Does Frodo show the ring to the Nazgul, or does he try to put it on? Putting on the Ring, in light of what Essex pointed out, wouldn't really make much sense then.

And maybe this could be another thread, but the Nazgul weren't exactly like the book either, and so it's hard to know what PJ intended regarding the scene as I have all of this backstory in my head (from the books) that may have created false assumptions.

[Essex]

Alatar, have a listen to the directors' commentary on the TT EE DVD. He explains his reasoning re transposing the witch king scene at minas morgul to Osgiliath.

[alatar]

Originally Posted by Essex

Alatar, have a listen to the directors' commentary on the TT EE DVD. He explains his reasoning re transposing the witch king scene at minas morgul to Osgiliath.

Thanks for the head's up. I'll comment after I rewatch the scene with comments on.

[Lathriel]

I have noticed that a lot of discussions that are brought up in the movie forum could be answered or aided by watching the actors commentary of all the EEs. Maybe the commentary by PJ, Fran and Philippa will also help. So if you want clarification I highly recommend that you watch the commentary.
And they aren't boring, well... that's what I think anyway.