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Luinilwen · 10-25-2006, 03:49 AM

Ok, my two cents:
1) Yes, I think that casting the character as a teen heartthrob or action hero detracted from the book's Legolas, and even really from the quality and depth of the character in the movie.

2) However, this is not necessarily an evil. If sacrificing some aspect of a character will draw more people into ME, then it is not a total loss. I had never read any Tolkien before the movies came out. I mostly went to see them because Legolas looked hot and there was sword fighting (I'll claim the young and stupid defense). But this introduced me to ME and Tolkien's masterpieces, and now I can't imagine life without them.

Besides, would we have quite so much fun picking the movies apart if PJ had been completely faithful to the book?

10-25-2006, 03:49 AM	#15
Luinilwen Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Under the shadow of a doubt. Posts: 11	Ok, my two cents: 1) Yes, I think that casting the character as a teen heartthrob or action hero detracted from the book's Legolas, and even really from the quality and depth of the character in the movie. 2) However, this is not necessarily an evil. If sacrificing some aspect of a character will draw more people into ME, then it is not a total loss. I had never read any Tolkien before the movies came out. I mostly went to see them because Legolas looked hot and there was sword fighting (I'll claim the young and stupid defense). But this introduced me to ME and Tolkien's masterpieces, and now I can't imagine life without them. Besides, would we have quite so much fun picking the movies apart if PJ had been completely faithful to the book? __________________ Forever's a promise no love can survive and trust with hearts just don't apply.