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Lobelia · 01-29-2004, 08:24 PM

I find it hard to understand those of you who think Elrond was "harsh" or "mean" in the movieverse - I agree with the notion of a heartbroken father doing his best for hisl ittle girl - but just go back and have a look at the Elrond of the novel. While his attitude was understandable "If my daughter is going to marry a mortal and die, he'd bloddy well better be King of Gondor and Arnor!" the story ended with him and Arwen having a huge row and parting in bitterness. Compare this with the coronation scene in the film version where - yes, it's a pained smile, but Elrond is doing his best to make his child happy, however much it costs him in grief.<BR>And for the record, I think Hugo Weaving was the ideal Elrond, just as I imagined him. PETER GRAVES?!? Come on, now! :-) Elrond is described as looking neither young nor old, and dark-haired. HW played the role with a great deal of dignity, but then he is a very versatile actor. I have seen him on stage in Shakespeare and he was a wonderfully cheeky Petruchio and a delicious Benedick.

01-29-2004, 08:24 PM	#35
Lobelia Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 150	I find it hard to understand those of you who think Elrond was "harsh" or "mean" in the movieverse - I agree with the notion of a heartbroken father doing his best for hisl ittle girl - but just go back and have a look at the Elrond of the novel. While his attitude was understandable "If my daughter is going to marry a mortal and die, he'd bloddy well better be King of Gondor and Arnor!" the story ended with him and Arwen having a huge row and parting in bitterness. Compare this with the coronation scene in the film version where - yes, it's a pained smile, but Elrond is doing his best to make his child happy, however much it costs him in grief.<BR>And for the record, I think Hugo Weaving was the ideal Elrond, just as I imagined him. PETER GRAVES?!? Come on, now! :-) Elrond is described as looking neither young nor old, and dark-haired. HW played the role with a great deal of dignity, but then he is a very versatile actor. I have seen him on stage in Shakespeare and he was a wonderfully cheeky Petruchio and a delicious Benedick.