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Tar-Palantir · 04-27-2003, 06:14 PM

Hatred? Is that what it has gotten to Iarwain?<P>You talk of "Frodo's character has been made less." That the plot complexity has been stepped down. We all know that, that is not fresh news to anyone. Every character has been made 'less' in some fashion or other, not just Frodo. Spot on, good call.<P>But I disagree with "...prevents audiences from reaching a further understanding of Frodo's character." The connection that I think is lacking here is that ANY understanding IS further understanding for the majority of the audience. Don't forget that movie Frodo is not book Frodo - could never be. These are two separate entities. Just like movie Bree is not book Bree - two separate places. Comparing the two, while interesting and entertaining, if a bit fruitless and unsatisfying, should not degrade into a debate over any individuals personal interpretation or enjoyment. Many people want the movie to be just what it was, in fact, the world is abound with movie Frodo lovers. They want more action, they want Legolas board-sliding down stairs, they want Arwen in every scene, etc... It's not a drama they go to see.<P>Everybody knows that adapted screenplays are NEVER as good as the book and that if they want more complexity then they go read the book. I bet tons of people get more complexity/nuances out of the LotR books than I do, but I get just as much enjoyment, and isn't that what it's all about?<P>Just for the record, I wanted to see Bree Hobbits also.

04-27-2003, 06:14 PM	#16
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	Hatred? Is that what it has gotten to Iarwain?<P>You talk of "Frodo's character has been made less." That the plot complexity has been stepped down. We all know that, that is not fresh news to anyone. Every character has been made 'less' in some fashion or other, not just Frodo. Spot on, good call.<P>But I disagree with "...prevents audiences from reaching a further understanding of Frodo's character." The connection that I think is lacking here is that ANY understanding IS further understanding for the majority of the audience. Don't forget that movie Frodo is not book Frodo - could never be. These are two separate entities. Just like movie Bree is not book Bree - two separate places. Comparing the two, while interesting and entertaining, if a bit fruitless and unsatisfying, should not degrade into a debate over any individuals personal interpretation or enjoyment. Many people want the movie to be just what it was, in fact, the world is abound with movie Frodo lovers. They want more action, they want Legolas board-sliding down stairs, they want Arwen in every scene, etc... It's not a drama they go to see.<P>Everybody knows that adapted screenplays are NEVER as good as the book and that if they want more complexity then they go read the book. I bet tons of people get more complexity/nuances out of the LotR books than I do, but I get just as much enjoyment, and isn't that what it's all about?<P>Just for the record, I wanted to see Bree Hobbits also. __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!