RotK: a successful adaptation?

[Nurvingiel]

Originally posted by Thorin II
While I liked the movies and the adaptation, I completely agree that Elrond was terrible. I don't know how much of it was PJ and how much was Hugo Weaving, but they portrayed Elrond as bitter and negative. He seemed to be short on wisdom and his lack of faith in Men was particularly odd, given that he's a Half-Elf himself.

I wouldn't say "odd" about his lack of faith in Men, but rather "not portayed well". I did not enjoy Agent Elrond. Either Hugo Weaving is type cast into the Matrix, not a great actor, or both. Actually, my mental blending of Smith and Elrond is only due to the fact that Hugo Weaving has the exact same facial expressions, mannerisms, and voice tones in both characters.