Re what do you guys think of the actors - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

amyrlis · 03-08-2001, 09:17 AM

I agree Durelen, those 80's movies are classics! But you must add Breakfast Club to the list. Here are my thoughts on the movie's casting: I REALLY like the way Sean Bein(?) looks as Boromir. Very old-world and lordly. I'm glad that someone lesser known like Viggo Mortenson is playing Aragorn. I don't think I'd like a more famous actor for that part. I've seen Viggo in Perfect Murder and 28 Days and thought he was good in both, and he played very different characters in both. Contrary to Durelen, I was very excited about Cate Blanchet being cast as Galadriel, however, I haven't been that impressed with how she looks in the preview. Just not sure she's lovely/breath-taking/awe-inspiring enough. But I do think she has that elvish 'old-but-young' look about her. By the looks of them, I think the Gandalf & Saruman parts were cast perfectly! I also think Sean Astin will be a great Sam. Frodo is the oldest of the 4 hobbits, so it's a bit strange that Elijah is the youngest actor, but I think he's an outstanding actor and will be very good. Gimli & Legolas look great! (Even though I'm one of those people who believes Legolas has dark hair.) I don't know the actors well though, so can't comment on that. Not that thrilled with Faramir's first picture, but it's only a picture. What's more important is how the character is brought to life, so I won't judge yet! Side note: What's with all the goattie's(sp?)? I thought that was a present day 1990's Gen-X trend. Not a Third Age Lords & Kings of Men trend. Oh well. At any rate I have a pretty good attitude about these movies I'll be one of the first in line this December!!! -amyrlis

03-08-2001, 09:17 AM	#5
amyrlis Wight Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Helcaraxe Posts: 210	<BR><br><br> I agree Durelen, those 80's movies are classics! But you must add Breakfast Club to the list.<br> <br> Here are my thoughts on the movie's casting: <br> <br> I REALLY like the way Sean Bein(?) looks as Boromir. Very old-world and lordly.<br> <br> I'm glad that someone lesser known like Viggo Mortenson is playing Aragorn. I don't think I'd like a more famous actor for that part. I've seen Viggo in Perfect Murder and 28 Days and thought he was good in both, and he played very different characters in both. <br> <br> Contrary to Durelen, I was very excited about Cate Blanchet being cast as Galadriel, however, I haven't been that impressed with how she looks in the preview. Just not sure she's lovely/breath-taking/awe-inspiring enough. But I do think she has that elvish 'old-but-young' look about her. <br> <br> By the looks of them, I think the Gandalf & Saruman parts were cast perfectly! <br> <br> I also think Sean Astin will be a great Sam. <br> <br> Frodo is the oldest of the 4 hobbits, so it's a bit strange that Elijah is the youngest actor, but I think he's an outstanding actor and will be very good.<br> <br> Gimli & Legolas look great! (Even though I'm one of those people who believes Legolas has dark hair.) I don't know the actors well though, so can't comment on that.<br> <br> Not that thrilled with Faramir's first picture, but it's only a picture. What's more important is how the character is brought to life, so I won't judge yet!<br> <br> Side note: What's with all the goattie's(sp?)? I thought that was a present day 1990's Gen-X trend. Not a Third Age Lords & Kings of Men trend. Oh well.<br> <br> At any rate I have a pretty good attitude about these movies I'll be one of the first in line this December!!! <p>-amyrlis</p> __________________ "Pull the blinders from my eyes, let me see these endless skies And drown here where I stand in the beauty of the land."