Two Frodos

[Bêthberry]

Neverin a thousand years would I describe PJ's Frodo as "perky."

This is the point, I think, when we have to recognize PJ as how Helen has describe him, a fan who produces fanfic. How many of us, in our RPs, have maintained consistent characterization? Or have we been drawn off-tangent by other forces which come into play, forces which did not exist in LOTR or which Tolkien deemed not relevant to his vision?

I deeply regret that PJ chose NOT to include Tom Bombadil or Goldberry in the film. Their omission means to me that this film remains just an interpretation of Tolkien. A very, very good interpretation. But nonetheless, an interpretation which I must recognize as profoundly respectful of Tolkien, but, ultimately, not belonging to "canon." A way into the canon, for sure, but not 'the canon' itself.

Bethberry