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Liriodendron · 01-16-2003, 07:00 AM

This didn't bother me at all, because it wasn't Anduril......I was bothered both times by the unattractivness of Theoden's sword. A great moment, he slowly grasps the sword, which is held up for considerable screen time, for all to see......Yet, for some reason, I thought the sword looked rather "clunky" compared with many of the gorgeous props I've seen in these films. Was that a heart at the base of the blade? (no "horse" motifs?) Ach! I know, Theoden's sword (does it have a name in the book? I can't remember) was not "made by the elves", that's why it doesn't seem quite as beautiful. <p>[ January 16, 2003: Message edited by: Liriodendron ]

01-16-2003, 07:00 AM	#24
Liriodendron Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 527	This didn't bother me at all, because it wasn't Anduril......I was bothered both times by the unattractivness of Theoden's sword. A great moment, he slowly grasps the sword, which is held up for considerable screen time, for all to see......Yet, for some reason, I thought the sword looked rather "clunky" compared with many of the gorgeous props I've seen in these films. Was that a heart at the base of the blade? (no "horse" motifs?) Ach! I know, Theoden's sword (does it have a name in the book? I can't remember) was not "made by the elves", that's why it doesn't seem quite as beautiful. <p>[ January 16, 2003: Message edited by: Liriodendron ] __________________ http://www.lizmargason.com