Oh no she didn't! Oh yes she did!

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

So anyway, speaking of Elves.....<P>Hugo Weaving is a fantastic actor and, I think, plays the part that was given to him wonderfully. You can argue that he's not handsome enough to really look like Elrond (and I would agree) but that is of secondary importance. His anguish at Arwen's (fake) departure in TTT was heartbreaking to watch.<P>There is no doubt in my mind that it is the script and the direction that is lacking here.<P>Liv Tyler also suffers from a bad script. However, I think her task was easier than Weaving's. The script already established Arwen as the 'face' to Elrond's 'heel'. (Apologies for my wrestling terminology there! That means 'good guy' to 'bad guy') She had a much easier opportunity to endear herself to the audience, but still came across as helpless and broken down.<P>I think Tyler should have been able to put in a more accomplished part, regardless of the carelessness on the part of the filmmakers.