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Pomegranate · 01-11-2012, 04:07 PM

I didn't read the whole topic, but just have to comment on the last post: in fact, there is not a single named female character in the whole book as far as I can recall (not among the actually active characters, anyway). In a book it is not that significant, especially given the time when it was made, but a movie in the present world with no women at all would definitely be extraordinary. It could be interesting, and would be more canon and more right especially to us who can pretty much cite the book by heart, but I guess the movie is not just for us. But I agree with you in the wishes for no added romantic tension, it would feel... wrong.

Inziladun · 01-12-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pomegranate

In a book it is not that significant, especially given the time when it was made, but a movie in the present world with no women at all would definitely be extraordinary.

I thought that was their reason for making a part for Legolas.

01-11-2012, 04:07 PM	#1
Pomegranate Wight Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Home (either of them) Posts: 151	I didn't read the whole topic, but just have to comment on the last post: in fact, there is not a single named female character in the whole book as far as I can recall (not among the actually active characters, anyway). In a book it is not that significant, especially given the time when it was made, but a movie in the present world with no women at all would definitely be extraordinary. It could be interesting, and would be more canon and more right especially to us who can pretty much cite the book by heart, but I guess the movie is not just for us. But I agree with you in the wishes for no added romantic tension, it would feel... wrong. __________________ But I will run until my feet no longer run no more