**RotK - Sam (Sean Astin)** - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Arathiriel · 12-31-2003, 12:34 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>But I don't think that Sean Astin was particularly amazing - given the source material, how could anyone possibly have done a bad job? In fact, I would think that a more accomplished actor sticking closer to the original could have been even better. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Um I am sorry but I honestly don't see how another actor could have given us a better portrayal of Sam! I found Sean Astin's performance to be the most touching, most real performance of the entire movie - I mean he just shines in RoTK and I don't think I will ever say otherwise!

12-31-2003, 12:34 AM	#33
Arathiriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Blessed Realm Posts: 284	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>But I don't think that Sean Astin was particularly amazing - given the source material, how could anyone possibly have done a bad job? In fact, I would think that a more accomplished actor sticking closer to the original could have been even better.<BR><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Um I am sorry but I honestly don't see how another actor could have given us a better portrayal of Sam! <P>I found Sean Astin's performance to be the most touching, most <B>real</B> performance of the entire movie - I mean he just <B>shines</B> in RoTK and I don't think I will ever say otherwise! __________________ 'I love him. He's like that, and sometimes it shines through, somehow. But I love him, whether or no.' - Samwise Gamgee