Is Aragorn as you pictured him? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Groin Redbeard · 01-27-2008, 11:35 AM

I pictured Aragorn just as Viggo looks, but with a slightly thicker beard.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-30-2008, 12:50 AM

I like to think of Aragorn more mysterious than Viggo!

Laurinquë · 01-30-2008, 02:04 AM

Mmm...yes...mysterious....

Groin Redbeard · 01-30-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

I like to think of Aragorn more mysterious than Viggo!

In the Fellowship of the Ring he was really mysterious, but once you find out who he really is there's nothing left.

Laurinquë · 01-30-2008, 09:19 PM

Well yes, but in my mind he always retained an aura of mystic about him.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-30-2008, 09:53 PM

One of the downsides of being young and watching the movies first because you couldn't read something of the awesome power as LotR, you start picturing Viggo as Aragorn... it really sucks! But I love the mysterious Aragorn, in fact sometimes Aragorn for me isn't even Viggo at all, but someone I cannot describe!

Gwathagor · 01-31-2008, 12:12 AM

I never pictured Aragorn with long hair. Shaggy, yes. Long, no. I also envisioned him as being significantly less greasy. And taller and leaner.

I had the good fortune to read the books first.

Sauron the White · 01-31-2008, 08:14 AM

From head to toe, the look of Aragorn in the films was extremely consistent with how a person would look having spent long periods of time in the wilds. Such social conventions as having ones hair properly cut and trimmed, or frequently washed and styled, or having their clothes looks as if they just were ordered from the Minas Tirith branch of Nordstroms are not in keeping with the realistic look of the films. Once upon a time, many decades ago, Hollywood would have given Aragorn a perfectly crisply pressed and cleaned outfit, had his hair looking as if he just did a commercial for Breck shampoo, and made sure he was a good four inches taller than all those he came in contact with to make sure the audience got the idea that he was a king. Thankfully, Cecil B. DeMille and his like are no longer around to give us that sanitized, very unreal version of a hero.

01-27-2008, 11:35 AM	#1
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	I pictured Aragorn just as Viggo looks, but with a slightly thicker beard. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I like to think of Aragorn more mysterious than Viggo! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

01-30-2008, 09:53 PM	#6
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	One of the downsides of being young and watching the movies first because you couldn't read something of the awesome power as LotR, you start picturing Viggo as Aragorn... it really sucks! But I love the mysterious Aragorn, in fact sometimes Aragorn for me isn't even Viggo at all, but someone I cannot describe! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

01-31-2008, 12:12 AM	#7
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	I never pictured Aragorn with long hair. Shaggy, yes. Long, no. I also envisioned him as being significantly less greasy. And taller and leaner. I had the good fortune to read the books first. __________________ Stories and songs.

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01-30-2008, 02:04 AM	#3
Laurinquë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 347	Mmm...yes...mysterious....

01-30-2008, 09:19 PM	#5
Laurinquë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 347	Well yes, but in my mind he always retained an aura of mystic about him.

01-31-2008, 08:14 AM	#8
Sauron the White Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 903	From head to toe, the look of Aragorn in the films was extremely consistent with how a person would look having spent long periods of time in the wilds. Such social conventions as having ones hair properly cut and trimmed, or frequently washed and styled, or having their clothes looks as if they just were ordered from the Minas Tirith branch of Nordstroms are not in keeping with the realistic look of the films. Once upon a time, many decades ago, Hollywood would have given Aragorn a perfectly crisply pressed and cleaned outfit, had his hair looking as if he just did a commercial for Breck shampoo, and made sure he was a good four inches taller than all those he came in contact with to make sure the audience got the idea that he was a king. Thankfully, Cecil B. DeMille and his like are no longer around to give us that sanitized, very unreal version of a hero.