Charisma? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elladan and Elrohir · 02-27-2007, 02:56 PM

Just to butt in and clarify a few things. Or ask for clarification, actually.

First, are we talking about charisma in the movies or the books? Or both? The discussion seems divided at this point, so I'm not really sure.

Second, is charisma intended to be synonymous with acting ability? (I ask this question on the assumption that we're talking about charisma in the films.) If so, then I'll defend the likes of Wood, Mortensen, and Tyler to the last, while affirming the talents of McKellen and Holm. But I'm not sure that being a charismatic actor is exactly the same thing as being a good actor.

02-27-2007, 02:56 PM	#13
Elladan and Elrohir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Halls of Mandos Posts: 332	Just to butt in and clarify a few things. Or ask for clarification, actually. First, are we talking about charisma in the movies or the books? Or both? The discussion seems divided at this point, so I'm not really sure. Second, is charisma intended to be synonymous with acting ability? (I ask this question on the assumption that we're talking about charisma in the films.) If so, then I'll defend the likes of Wood, Mortensen, and Tyler to the last, while affirming the talents of McKellen and Holm. But I'm not sure that being a charismatic actor is exactly the same thing as being a good actor. __________________ "If you're referring to the incident with the dragon, I was barely involved. All I did was give your uncle a little nudge out of the door." THE HOBBIT - IT'S COMING