Elrond

Eowyn, Lady of Rohan · 02-05-2003, 05:02 PM

I don't like elrond because he turned into a sort of father from 'eight simple rules for dateing my elf daughter!!!' Peter Jackson destroyed him and Arwen. In the same movie!!!

Evenstar1400 · 02-05-2003, 05:05 PM

yeah that father daughter bond was kinda ruined. it made him seem alot nastier in the movie.

(elrond+purple=gack!)

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 02-05-2003, 05:07 PM

yea, he did sorta kill elrond.....

but the secret diaries are sooooo funny

WallRocker · 02-05-2003, 05:16 PM

I think Elrond was prtrayed well in the movie. BTW, this really belongs in the LotR movies forum

Gwaimir Windgem · 02-05-2003, 05:18 PM

I don't think he was portrayed well, and yes, it does.

Otherwise, how would BB be able to inform us that PJ's vision of ME is the only that matters?

EDIT: accidentally said don't think he was portrayed poorly, instead of don't think he was portrayed well. See title for more info.

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 02-05-2003, 05:21 PM

elrond was played well by the actor.....but the script for him wasnt that good

Eowyn, Lady of Rohan · 02-05-2003, 05:23 PM

Ok, sorry, i forgot that it would belong in the movie thread. I think that he was ok in the book though. They didn't do a great job on him in the movie

Elf Girl · 02-05-2003, 05:25 PM

I wonder how they will do his last meeting with Arwen... If they did it like in the books, it would contradict the charecter PJ has given him.

Evenstar1400 · 02-05-2003, 05:27 PM

elrond was just this happy guy who loved his life and his family.... but in the movie he seems so dark and mysterious

Insidious Rex · 02-05-2003, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by Evenstar1400
elrond was just this happy guy who loved his life and his family.... but in the movie he seems so dark and mysterious

well i dont know about that. I think all the elves (or at least all the elf leaders) sort of ooze this graceful sadness because of what is fated for them. I didnt see him as happy go lucky at all. plus hes an elf and all elves have a bit of high and mightyness to them. especially someone as old and learned as Elrond.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 02-05-2003, 06:47 PM

Moving to Lord of the Rings movie forum.

Artanis · 02-05-2003, 06:53 PM

I don't think Elrond's feelings for Arwen and her relationship with Aragorn in the movie was ooc from the book, but they did spell it out too clearly imo. I would like it better if it had been done more subtle.

Gorhiriel · 02-05-2003, 10:25 PM

If you remember he told Aragorn he would not leave his daughter in Middle-Earth to die. I think he just wanted the best for her.

BTW, Hugo Weaving plays the part perfectly. AUSTRALIANS UNITE!!

**Nurvingiel** · 02-07-2003, 03:28 AM

I don't know if Hugo Weaving was perfect... maybe if he changed his voice slightly. The second time I saw FotR I kept thinking "The Matrix has you Frodo."

Miranda · 02-07-2003, 05:03 AM

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Originally posted by Nurvingiel
I don't know if Hugo Weaving was perfect... maybe if he changed his voice slightly. The second time I saw FotR I kept thinking "The Matrix has you Frodo."

I would have prefered to be thinking about the matrix than what I was thinking about when I saw him in those purple roads! MITZI!!!!! All I could see was him in his drag outfits from Priscilla Queen of the desert. I did think he acted the part well though. Mx

Lefty Scaevola · 02-07-2003, 09:58 AM

I do not think that Jackson understood the concept that elves fenerally were most psysically (to both human and elf taste) beings in the world, and particularly that Galadriel was one of the 3 most beutiful person in the history of the world. Hugo weaving is a bit ruugh and craggy for Elrond and Blanchet is not one of the most beautiful actresses in our world. Haldir is a little odd looking in the face as well. (Bloom at least seems have have met great approval in this reagard). While beauty may seem of small note in the modern priority of things, it was a very important symbol in JRRT's literature and also was to be the main phsycial distinguishment between human and elf (rather than funny ears). In a visual medium like the big screen, I would have thought Jackson would have paid more attention to what visual motifs there were in the story.

Artanis · 02-07-2003, 10:36 AM

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Originally posted by Lefty Scaevola
... Galadriel was one of the 3 most beutiful person in the history of the world.

Those 3 would be Galadriel, Luthien and Arwen, non?

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 02-07-2003, 11:03 AM

i think kate blanchet was perfect for the part...she just radiats "galadrial" or maybe that was the light they were shining on her.....

Lefty Scaevola · 02-07-2003, 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by Artanis
Those 3 would be Galadriel, Luthien and Arwen, non?

oui

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 02-07-2003, 12:07 PM

i dont understand this french!!!! im in spanish!

02-05-2003, 05:02 PM	#1
Eowyn, Lady of Rohan The Evil One Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: here, on the moot Posts: 804	Elrond I don't like elrond because he turned into a sort of father from 'eight simple rules for dateing my elf daughter!!!' Peter Jackson destroyed him and Arwen. In the same movie!!! __________________ GO RED SOX Evanescence, Green Day, Weezer, the Click Five, Train...The best song artists and singers ever! You laugh cuz i'm different, i laugh cuz ur all the same!!!

02-05-2003, 05:05 PM	#2
Evenstar1400 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the inner depths of my lair. Posts: 421	yeah that father daughter bond was kinda ruined. it made him seem alot nastier in the movie. (elrond+purple=gack!) __________________ Treebeard: Hmm, you look like hobbits, smell like hobbits, feel like hobbits and sound like hobbits. You must be orcs!

02-05-2003, 05:07 PM	#3
Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn The Elven Queen Of All Pyros Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Im like a little bug stuck in the lamp...never going anywhere Posts: 795	yea, he did sorta kill elrond..... but the secret diaries are sooooo funny __________________ Would you judge my future based on what i did in the past? Procrastinators Unite!!!.....tomorrrow.... Kids in backseats cause accidents...accidents in backseats cause kids As long as there are tests..there will be prayers in school

02-05-2003, 05:16 PM	#4
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02-05-2003, 05:18 PM	#5
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I don't think he was portrayed well, and yes, it does. Otherwise, how would BB be able to inform us that PJ's vision of ME is the only that matters? EDIT: accidentally said don't think he was portrayed poorly, instead of don't think he was portrayed well. See title for more info. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle Last edited by Gwaimir Windgem : 02-05-2003 at 05:20 PM.

02-05-2003, 05:21 PM	#6
Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn The Elven Queen Of All Pyros Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Im like a little bug stuck in the lamp...never going anywhere Posts: 795	elrond was played well by the actor.....but the script for him wasnt that good __________________ Would you judge my future based on what i did in the past? Procrastinators Unite!!!.....tomorrrow.... Kids in backseats cause accidents...accidents in backseats cause kids As long as there are tests..there will be prayers in school

02-05-2003, 05:23 PM	#7
Eowyn, Lady of Rohan The Evil One Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: here, on the moot Posts: 804	Ok, sorry, i forgot that it would belong in the movie thread. I think that he was ok in the book though. They didn't do a great job on him in the movie __________________ GO RED SOX Evanescence, Green Day, Weezer, the Click Five, Train...The best song artists and singers ever! You laugh cuz i'm different, i laugh cuz ur all the same!!!

02-05-2003, 05:25 PM	#8
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	I wonder how they will do his last meeting with Arwen... If they did it like in the books, it would contradict the charecter PJ has given him. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

02-05-2003, 05:27 PM	#9
Evenstar1400 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the inner depths of my lair. Posts: 421	elrond was just this happy guy who loved his life and his family.... but in the movie he seems so dark and mysterious __________________ Treebeard: Hmm, you look like hobbits, smell like hobbits, feel like hobbits and sound like hobbits. You must be orcs!

02-05-2003, 06:47 PM	#11
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02-05-2003, 06:53 PM	#12
Artanis Greatest Elven woman of Aman Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Having way too much fun with Fëanor's 7 Posts: 4,285	I don't think Elrond's feelings for Arwen and her relationship with Aragorn in the movie was ooc from the book, but they did spell it out too clearly imo. I would like it better if it had been done more subtle. __________________ --Life is hard, and then we die.

02-05-2003, 10:25 PM	#13
Gorhiriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 112	If you remember he told Aragorn he would not leave his daughter in Middle-Earth to die. I think he just wanted the best for her. BTW, Hugo Weaving plays the part perfectly. AUSTRALIANS UNITE!! __________________ Do not mess with me, or I will call my dragons and Destroy You All!!! BOROMIR LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "And anon shall I Sail into the West: with the setting sun I shall remove my light from this world..."

02-07-2003, 09:58 AM	#16
Lefty Scaevola AngAdan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boerne, Texas Posts: 856	I do not think that Jackson understood the concept that elves fenerally were most psysically (to both human and elf taste) beings in the world, and particularly that Galadriel was one of the 3 most beutiful person in the history of the world. Hugo weaving is a bit ruugh and craggy for Elrond and Blanchet is not one of the most beautiful actresses in our world. Haldir is a little odd looking in the face as well. (Bloom at least seems have have met great approval in this reagard). While beauty may seem of small note in the modern priority of things, it was a very important symbol in JRRT's literature and also was to be the main phsycial distinguishment between human and elf (rather than funny ears). In a visual medium like the big screen, I would have thought Jackson would have paid more attention to what visual motifs there were in the story. Last edited by Lefty Scaevola : 02-07-2003 at 09:59 AM.

02-07-2003, 11:03 AM	#18
Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn The Elven Queen Of All Pyros Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Im like a little bug stuck in the lamp...never going anywhere Posts: 795	i think kate blanchet was perfect for the part...she just radiats "galadrial" or maybe that was the light they were shining on her..... __________________ Would you judge my future based on what i did in the past? Procrastinators Unite!!!.....tomorrrow.... Kids in backseats cause accidents...accidents in backseats cause kids As long as there are tests..there will be prayers in school

02-07-2003, 12:07 PM	#20
Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn The Elven Queen Of All Pyros Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Im like a little bug stuck in the lamp...never going anywhere Posts: 795	i dont understand this french!!!! im in spanish! __________________ Would you judge my future based on what i did in the past? Procrastinators Unite!!!.....tomorrrow.... Kids in backseats cause accidents...accidents in backseats cause kids As long as there are tests..there will be prayers in school

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