**RotK - Frodo (Elijah Wood)** - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Evisse the Blue · 01-09-2004, 10:12 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I admire Wood's interpretation of the role he was handed by PJ & co; but I think PJ & Co handed him a diminished role. Too bad!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I agree. You could indeed see the difference between his performance and McKellen's or Lee's or Mortensen's. He did well, but minimally well - with only as much detail and subtlety of performance. It was as if he was playing a single musical note, with the same dedication and talent, but over and over again. At least that's how it was in FOTR and TTT. In ROTK, he's evolved. Like someone said before, 'a lightbulb appeared over his head, and realized how Frodo is supposed to be'. The scene at Mt Doom was pure perfection, and despite the eye-candy provided by visual effects, it could not have achieved perfection without Elijah's matching performance. <P>Let's face it, he did well in this entire enterprise, he did not fail PJ's trust and proved wrong all those who did not see him as Frodo. It's a remarkable thing, considering the pressure and especially at his age (ahem - I sound like I'm 20 yrs older, in fact I've the same age! ). Anyway - give Elijah that nomination! He deserves it!

01-09-2004, 10:12 AM	#1
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I admire Wood's interpretation of the role he was handed by PJ & co; but I think PJ & Co handed him a diminished role. Too bad!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I agree. You could indeed see the difference between his performance and McKellen's or Lee's or Mortensen's. He did well, but minimally well - with only as much detail and subtlety of performance. It was as if he was playing a single musical note, with the same dedication and talent, but over and over again. At least that's how it was in FOTR and TTT. In ROTK, he's evolved. Like someone said before, 'a lightbulb appeared over his head, and realized how Frodo is supposed to be'. The scene at Mt Doom was pure perfection, and despite the eye-candy provided by visual effects, it could not have achieved perfection without Elijah's matching performance. <P>Let's face it, he did well in this entire enterprise, he did not fail PJ's trust and proved wrong all those who did not see him as Frodo. It's a remarkable thing, considering the pressure and especially at his age (ahem - I sound like I'm 20 yrs older, in fact I've the same age! ). Anyway - give Elijah that nomination! He deserves it! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.