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Old 11-19-2004, 02:58 PM   #41
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I would have thought Arwen would be more along the lines of "Most likely to love PJ forever and ever because he actually gave her an active role"...
Oh no, in the books she was a real lady and knew her place was to inspire Aragorn, not fight beside him (that was Eowyn's role). PJ made her look for like Xena, and totally wrecked her character in the movies for most book fans. Besides that, he chose a rather untalented actress to play her. If I was the real Arwen, I know I'd be pretty ticked off.
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Old 11-19-2004, 05:12 PM   #42
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Oh no, in the books she was a real lady and knew her place was to inspire Aragorn, not fight beside him (that was Eowyn's role). PJ made her look for like Xena, and totally wrecked her character in the movies for most book fans. Besides that, he chose a rather untalented actress to play her. If I was the real Arwen, I know I'd be pretty ticked off.

Heh. Xena... my aunt was obsessed with that show. Anyway, i see your point. i too noticed this at the movie theatre... I kept thinking it was someone else ... The roles were too far apart.


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Old 11-19-2004, 06:48 PM   #43
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Heh. Nice one, Ka.

Elven-Maiden-- I agree, it was quite out of character but I guess I can see why PJ decided to give her a more active role... having a love interest who's almost never mentioned wouldn't have flown so well for the general moviegoing public...

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Old 11-19-2004, 06:56 PM   #44
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... not fight beside him (that was Eowyn's role). PJ made her look for like Xena, and totally wrecked her character in the movies for most book fans.
Um, when exactly in the films did she fight alongside Aragorn or act in any way like Xena?

Actually, for that matter, when did Eowyn ever fight alongside Aragorn in either the book or the films?

Now let's get back on topic, shall we?
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Old 11-19-2004, 07:05 PM   #45
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i personally believe that it doesn't matter what race, anyone in black/silver is beautiful or hansome...Because, really people, those are hot colours!!!
Indeed. *nodnod* *loves silver* But, add a bit of copper and... (in a very, very good way.)

Best creature to ride (get your minds out of the gutter!): A dwimmerlaik. Or possibly a balrog.

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Most likely to die amusingly: Pippin (does everything amusingly!)
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Old 11-19-2004, 07:20 PM   #46
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Okay, you caught me. But Arwen did take the reins (since there weren't any reins when you're riding bareback, but you get the point) when she rescued Frodo from the Wraiths and rode him to Rivendell. That whole chase scene reminded me very much of Xena.

Having said that, I can understand why PJ did it. Glorfindel isn't really as important to the movie as Aragorn's love interest, which is why she got his part. I just don't think his choice for expanding her role was appropriate.

And you're right, Eowyn didn't technically fight alongside Aragorn, but she did fight.


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Old 11-19-2004, 09:21 PM   #47
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Hah! I shall systematically plot each of your inevitable demises!

Most Likely to Die by Impalement on Carrot: Meriadoc Brandybuck

Most Likely to Die with a Lot of Stretch Marks: Rosie Cotton

Most Likely to Die and then Jump Up Again and Say "Just Kidding!": Gandalf

Most Likely to Die at the Hand/Bow/Knife of Legolas: around half the orcs in the movie

Most Likely to Die...and Keep Dying...and Keep Dying...: Boromir

Most Likely to Die and Have Enca and Elianna Mourn Nonstop: Grima
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Old 11-19-2004, 10:17 PM   #48
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Ka mourns for the relentless Disco King!

*Sniff Sniff poor boromir! I hate it when he dies! That ring has an Inferiority Complex! Especially in the movie (which makes it even more dramatic... I was crying in the theatre! And that's a Confession!) Anyway, being the astrology sign of death(Scorpio), i think i will add to our little depressing post...


Most likely to die (a second time...) due to natural causes...: Eöl (Gravity? Remember? Or, did they know about that in Middle Earth?)

Most likely to die without a good supper: Sam... Stupid Smeagol!

Most likely to die as a childhood companion: Zamîn ( Having connections with the first independant queen isn't that bad?)

Most expected to die by first taking an oath with your six brothers, then flinging yourself into a firey fissure: Maedhros (You knew it! Jewels and oaths do not go well together!)

Most likely to broken by an evil temper tantrum: Ormal and llluin the lamps of the Valar... ( You really where too bright anyway...)

I hope this is a contribution to the thread... Even if most is from the early years of Arda...
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Old 11-20-2004, 05:09 PM   #49
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Hah! Nice one, Ka.

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Yeah, my rising sign is Scorpio... I think it explains rather a lot.
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Old 11-20-2004, 06:26 PM   #50
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I'm a Leo, Encai. What does that say?

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Old 11-20-2004, 08:15 PM   #51
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(Sorry if this is off topic Boromir88 and everyone else. i promise not to do it again in this thread. Thank you.)


you can check your sign information out in LOTR Astrology Project. just scroll down until you find the post by Starfire with the sun sign information from the dictionary... it give a brief overview. if you want the whole meaning, the entire thread is devoted to Astrology. Just ask a question and I or others (Encaitare is on the project) in the project will be glad to help you out. Hope this helps you.

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Old 11-24-2004, 06:24 PM   #52
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Silmaril Going back to the yearbook thing...

... I was voted "Most shy" for my eighth grade personality ballot. I couldn't believe it. I am NOT a shy person. I was so mad I almost didn't show up for the picture, but figured it would just prove their point so I did anyway. I don't think they realized how potientally hurtful it was. It's almost on par with being voted "Class Nerd" which is what most people saw me as...ANYWAY (holding deep resentment for the personality ballot....)

Voting LOTR characters, eh?

Cutest couple: Sam and Rosie, or Eowyn and Faramir
Strangest: Grima Wormtongue
Best-Looking: Pippin, Frodo, and Faramir in my opinion, but if people were actually voting, I think Leggo would get it.
Most Ruggedly handsome: Aragorn.
Would die for true love: Arwen
Most likely to be King: Aragorn
Class Pyro: Denethor
Class Clown: Pippin and Merry
Most likely to kick your butt: Eowyn
Most...uhm...unique...: Tom Bombadil
Most Corruptive: The One Ring, Sauron
Shyest (the hated category): Radagast the Brown (he'd prefer to live with the birds!)
Most downright frightening: Ringwraiths 1-9, conclusive
Class Egomaniac: Boromir
Most likely to wind up looking like a pincushion: Boromir

OK, I'm having too much fun with this...
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