Fellow fans, i need to enlist your help - Page 3

jerseydevil · 04-04-2002, 02:19 AM

Also, as discussed in other threads, not to mention that hobbits age differently than humans. But we digress.

***azalea*** · 04-13-2002, 10:03 PM

Sorry to revive an old thread, but I had to weigh in.
It is VERY evident in the books how Merry and Pippin grow as characters, culminating in the Scouring! PJ had to dramatize this in a very stark way, as well as adding humor (of which there IS some in the books as well) to a movie meant for a mass audience, not to mention because of the time constraints. A book is able to portray characters in a way a movie cannot, thus Pippin and Merry need to be introduced w/ a "bang", rather than just sticking them in (as it would seem to the general audiences, most of whom haven't read the books), to wait for their major moments in the next movie. It is then my HOPE that Jackson will be able to pull off this transformation effectively, especially since I was told they won't be doing the Scouring, but I think they can portray it using the Gondor scenes -- as long as they don't focus overly on the Aragorn/Arwen romance!

Aragorns Dimple · 04-15-2002, 11:13 AM

So, Billy, how DID you get that Latex smell out of your toes after shooting finished?

There's a moment in the film where you look genuinely puzzled...how did you sustain that look for over 3 hours?

DO you feel bad about getting Gandalf killed? Huh? HUH?!?!?

Shana · 04-16-2002, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jerseydevil
yeah - I'm with you Crickhollow. I want to know if Pippin and Merry will still be relegated to the the Laurel and Hardy characters or if they will actually show some character growth. In FOTR - they were pretty two dimensional.

Neither Merry or Pippin even gave Frodo the speech about being friends and that no matter what bad stuff may be ahead of them - they were there to support Frodo. Ask him why that side of Pippin and Merry was left out. To me that was the key reason they were on the quest.

Sorry - but Pippin was my favorite character in the books - but I hated him in the movie. But again it was because of Jackson. The script and direction just twisted Pippin and Merry's characters into two clowns.

I have to disagree...at least in one sense...about them being two dimesional...I recall the scene where they realize Frodo is leaving...so they sacrifice their safe harbour to let Frodo escape..then as Boromir's dying..oh god..*sniff*...they (in slow mo of course) look at each other with burning tears int heir eyes, as they ever so bravely...charge at the Uruk-Hai ...oh geez...that scene really gets to me...

TinuvielChild · 04-16-2002, 09:48 PM

omg, almost cried at that scene today after having read that post before seeing the movie for viewing No. 6 of 9 (trailer rules!!! oh yeah!)yes, definitely Shana! Welcome to the Moot!

Ërendil · 04-17-2002, 08:07 AM

What were the other cast member's like? I mean did you get along with everyone or was there someone who you didn't like. Who was it if there were?

Varda Oiolosseo · 04-17-2002, 08:20 AM

Hi!
You were great in the film and was it fun to film it and what was the rest of the cast like and who did you get on most with?
P.S Is Orlando Bloom really as sexy in real life

***azalea*** · 04-17-2002, 08:52 AM

Uh... I don't know if he'd want to answer that last one, but I have some news if you haven't seen Orli IRL: he does NOT have long blond hair. *sniff* It's short and curly. I think he looks better as Legolas.

Plus I think this thing has already happened, so I don't think whoever needs any more questions, but I'd like to know how it went.

Ërendil · 04-19-2002, 04:14 PM

I agree with you azalea, but she really wanted to mention Orlando Bloom.
She was going to put something else but we were at school...
And believe me she KNOWS that he has short curly hair, she has so many posters of him.

(btw she is here with me now telling me what to write coz her computer is bust!)

***azalea*** · 04-19-2002, 04:56 PM

So she likes him better than Viggo? I go back and forth.

Sicirus · 04-19-2002, 06:02 PM

I would probably ask "Was it hard to play the took of aTook?"

He he ......but thats just me.

"You indeed shall go with him. It is hardly possible to seperate you from him, even when he is summond to a secret council and you are not."

Elf Girl · 04-22-2002, 08:15 PM

I agree, Orlando looks waaaaaaay better as Legolas.

webwizard333 · 04-22-2002, 09:27 PM

I apoligize if someone else has asked these question, but I have only read the first post in this thread.

What did you try to bring to the character of Pippin?

What do you feel is the role of Pippin in the movie?

What do you feel is the role of Pippin in the books?

Varda Oiolosseo · 04-25-2002, 06:05 AM

Hi my computer is fixed now!!!
I think that the Hobbits especially Merry and Pippin brought the humour into the film do you think that they did?

Claenoic · 04-25-2002, 07:37 PM

Orlando Bloom has a crew cut, not short, curly hair. They wanted to lift his hairline for the movie. Orlando's comments? Quote: "I like it. I can have long hair in the movies, and a Crew cut when I go back home."

Elf Girl · 04-25-2002, 08:07 PM

He looks sooooooo much better as Legolas.

TinuvielChild · 04-25-2002, 08:54 PM

actually, it's a black Mohawk. just to clear that up. there are millions of pictures of Orli Bloom on the 'net, go check 'em out.

Was it hard to play a 29-year old hobbit?

Was it hard to get along with some of the other actors at first?

viggosbeard · 04-26-2002, 05:46 AM

Only 2 questions for me ;

1 How did you stop from flinching whilst waiting for the apple to hit you in the legendary '2nd breakfast' scene ?

2 How intimidating was it to play opposite such a legendary actor as Sir Ian ?

viggosbeard · 04-26-2002, 06:40 AM

Sorry , just one more question; ( but first I will put on my flak jacket and protective headgear )

3 How impressed were you with the Balrogs wings ?

Elf Girl · 04-26-2002, 02:48 PM

*shoots an arrow at viggosbeard*

Balrogs do not have wings!!!!!!!!!!

Here's a question: Did you like that artistic use of wing-like shadow around the balrog?

04-04-2002, 02:19 AM	#41
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04-15-2002, 11:13 AM	#43
Aragorns Dimple Enting Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: On Viggo's Chin Posts: 77	So, Billy, how DID you get that Latex smell out of your toes after shooting finished? There's a moment in the film where you look genuinely puzzled...how did you sustain that look for over 3 hours? DO you feel bad about getting Gandalf killed? Huh? HUH?!?!? __________________ "Is it nice, my preciousss? Is it juicy? Is it scrumptiously crunchable?" - Gollum

04-16-2002, 09:48 PM	#45
TinuvielChild Padawan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Barony of Carolingia Posts: 2,176	omg, almost cried at that scene today after having read that post before seeing the movie for viewing No. 6 of 9 (trailer rules!!! oh yeah!)yes, definitely Shana! Welcome to the Moot! __________________ There are only four questions of value in life: What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for? What is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same: ONLY LOVE. Dance as though nobody's watching. Sing as though nobody's listening. Dream as though you'll live forever. Live as though you'll die tomorrow. EIDRIORCQWSDAKLMEDDCWWTIWOATTOPWFIO and proud! FRODO LIVES!!!!!

04-17-2002, 08:07 AM	#46
Ërendil Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 389	What were the other cast member's like? I mean did you get along with everyone or was there someone who you didn't like. Who was it if there were? __________________ "You're one of the Abaharaki, oh I had forgotten. Look at me, I am completly drenched! I do hate the rain, it makes me so depressed..." "Hehehehe, moeru moeru!" "That's it, set it all on fire; we're gonna smoke out Escaflowne!" "Oh, I hit the wrong target... never mind that creature was useless to us anyway. Our orders were to get the girl? So he isn't our concern, we don't need him!" ^_^ Isn't Dilandau just fantastic? You just have to love the insane, murderous pyro :-D

04-19-2002, 04:14 PM	#49
Ërendil Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 389	I agree with you azalea, but she really wanted to mention Orlando Bloom. She was going to put something else but we were at school... And believe me she KNOWS that he has short curly hair, she has so many posters of him. (btw she is here with me now telling me what to write coz her computer is bust!) __________________ "You're one of the Abaharaki, oh I had forgotten. Look at me, I am completly drenched! I do hate the rain, it makes me so depressed..." "Hehehehe, moeru moeru!" "That's it, set it all on fire; we're gonna smoke out Escaflowne!" "Oh, I hit the wrong target... never mind that creature was useless to us anyway. Our orders were to get the girl? So he isn't our concern, we don't need him!" ^_^ Isn't Dilandau just fantastic? You just have to love the insane, murderous pyro :-D

04-13-2002, 10:03 PM	#42
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	Sorry to revive an old thread, but I had to weigh in. It is VERY evident in the books how Merry and Pippin grow as characters, culminating in the Scouring! PJ had to dramatize this in a very stark way, as well as adding humor (of which there IS some in the books as well) to a movie meant for a mass audience, not to mention because of the time constraints. A book is able to portray characters in a way a movie cannot, thus Pippin and Merry need to be introduced w/ a "bang", rather than just sticking them in (as it would seem to the general audiences, most of whom haven't read the books), to wait for their major moments in the next movie. It is then my HOPE that Jackson will be able to pull off this transformation effectively, especially since I was told they won't be doing the Scouring, but I think they can portray it using the Gondor scenes -- as long as they don't focus overly on the Aragorn/Arwen romance!

04-17-2002, 08:20 AM	#47
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	Hi! You were great in the film and was it fun to film it and what was the rest of the cast like and who did you get on most with? P.S Is Orlando Bloom really as sexy in real life

04-17-2002, 08:52 AM	#48
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	Uh... I don't know if he'd want to answer that last one, but I have some news if you haven't seen Orli IRL: he does NOT have long blond hair. sniff It's short and curly. I think he looks better as Legolas. Plus I think this thing has already happened, so I don't think whoever needs any more questions, but I'd like to know how it went.

04-19-2002, 04:56 PM	#50
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	So she likes him better than Viggo? I go back and forth.

04-19-2002, 06:02 PM	#51
Sicirus Elf Lord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Down the road on your left...No your other left. Posts: 1,825	I would probably ask "Was it hard to play the took of aTook?" He he ......but thats just me. "You indeed shall go with him. It is hardly possible to seperate you from him, even when he is summond to a secret council and you are not."

04-22-2002, 08:15 PM	#52
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	I agree, Orlando looks waaaaaaay better as Legolas. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

04-22-2002, 09:27 PM	#53
webwizard333 Elf Lord Join Date: May 2001 Location: myob Posts: 587	I apoligize if someone else has asked these question, but I have only read the first post in this thread. What did you try to bring to the character of Pippin? What do you feel is the role of Pippin in the movie? What do you feel is the role of Pippin in the books? __________________ Boo!

04-25-2002, 06:05 AM	#54
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	Hi my computer is fixed now!!! I think that the Hobbits especially Merry and Pippin brought the humour into the film do you think that they did?

04-25-2002, 07:37 PM	#55
Claenoic Queen of Prolonged, Unexplained Absences Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Texas. 'Nuff said. Posts: 556	Sorry to burst your bubble.... Orlando Bloom has a crew cut, not short, curly hair. They wanted to lift his hairline for the movie. Orlando's comments? Quote: "I like it. I can have long hair in the movies, and a Crew cut when I go back home." __________________ Very Biased Alternate Script (but it's funny!):Click here! FREAK RAIN!!!!!!!! O.o Queen of prolonged unexplained absences and long, loooong car rides. Well, hullo everyone. As you can see, I don't hang out here muchly anymore. There's a good reason for this. Y'see, I've been hanging out at a different chatboard called Cardboardia. So far, I've been havin' a blast. Not that I don't love the TLA, but the magic of Entmoot is lost on me. So, as soon as TLA ends, so will my existance here, probably. Who knows though? I might stay. Highly unlikely however. This is a good bye in advance, then. Unless you want to join me and my group of friends at Cardboardia. Cheers!

04-25-2002, 08:07 PM	#56
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	He looks sooooooo much better as Legolas. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

04-25-2002, 08:54 PM	#57
TinuvielChild Padawan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Barony of Carolingia Posts: 2,176	actually, it's a black Mohawk. just to clear that up. there are millions of pictures of Orli Bloom on the 'net, go check 'em out. Was it hard to play a 29-year old hobbit? Was it hard to get along with some of the other actors at first? __________________ There are only four questions of value in life: What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for? What is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same: ONLY LOVE. Dance as though nobody's watching. Sing as though nobody's listening. Dream as though you'll live forever. Live as though you'll die tomorrow. EIDRIORCQWSDAKLMEDDCWWTIWOATTOPWFIO and proud! FRODO LIVES!!!!!

04-26-2002, 05:46 AM	#58
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	Only 2 questions for me ; 1 How did you stop from flinching whilst waiting for the apple to hit you in the legendary '2nd breakfast' scene ? 2 How intimidating was it to play opposite such a legendary actor as Sir Ian ? __________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

04-26-2002, 06:40 AM	#59
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	Sorry , just one more question; ( but first I will put on my flak jacket and protective headgear ) 3 How impressed were you with the Balrogs wings ? __________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

04-26-2002, 02:48 PM	#60
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	shoots an arrow at viggosbeard Balrogs do not have wings!!!!!!!!!! Here's a question: Did you like that artistic use of wing-like shadow around the balrog? __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

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