Andy Serkis

gollum9630 · 02-22-2003, 02:29 AM

What did everyone think of Andy Serkis as Gollum. I thought his performance was awesome, and a better way of having gollum than the cartoons version of him.

Celebriel · 02-23-2003, 12:16 AM

I thought Andy Serkis was admirable as Gollum. He was very expressive and dedicated.

I, for one, did not enjoy his interpretation of the "gollum" sound Gollum was known for. I would've thought it was more of a swallow than a cough. Oh, well.

- Celebriel

Elvellyn · 02-23-2003, 12:23 AM

I thought he did a great job. Its kind of interesting though- the whole time they were filming he was there yet you never actually see him. I agree with Celebriel about the 'gollum' sound though. But I loved the way he changed his voice for Smeagol/Gollum.

gollum9630 · 02-23-2003, 12:27 AM

my favorite scene was when he argudewith himself, it was hilarious. It is also cool how he was actuall on set the whole time and then had to do everything again in a studio.

Punkerbri · 02-23-2003, 12:29 AM

That guy did a pretty good job, cause he was really crazy and worked hard.

gollum9630 · 02-23-2003, 12:29 AM

Also, he got his gollum sound from his cat.

Celebriel · 02-23-2003, 12:31 AM

But say "gollum", doesn't it sound more like a swallow than a cough?

- Celebriel

gollum9630 · 02-23-2003, 12:32 AM

when his cat choked on a hairball.

Celebriel · 02-23-2003, 12:34 AM

I believe that. ^__^

- Celebriel

gollum9630 · 02-23-2003, 12:50 AM

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Originally posted by Celebriel
But say "gollum", doesn't it sound more like a swallow than a cough?

- Celebriel

Yah, it does sound like a cough, but overall he did a great job, and he probably interperated it (the sound) differently than you did.

Celebriel · 02-23-2003, 01:02 AM

I wonder how other fans interpreted it. I read somewhere that PJ was uncomfortable with some things Andy did.

- Celebriel

gollum9630 · 02-23-2003, 01:17 AM

I feel sorry for him, he had to wear a skin tight suit in the cold. Poor guy

Celebriel · 02-23-2003, 01:21 AM

Also, that scene where he chases the fish. The water was ice-cold (refer to the WB's "Return to Middle-Earth").

I am leaving now. Namaarie.

- Celebriel

Gwaimir Windgem · 02-23-2003, 02:30 AM

Brrr! That must have been awful! What, didn't they do like 4 different takes of that?

Anyway, I agree with Celebriel. More of a swallow or gulp than a cough, I would think.

Elf.Freak · 02-23-2003, 06:25 AM

he was brillient! Apparently, Andy Serkis discribed Gollum as an adict, he's addicted to the ring, even though Tolkien didn't have adicts in mind...

definatly a swallow, not cough

legolas_the_great · 02-23-2003, 01:50 PM

i think andy did a great job! even if he got the sound wrong he did it awsom,i also think that if did somthing eles it might have sounded bad. he proply went though many things befor he got the right one!!

Elvengirl · 02-23-2003, 03:15 PM

Awesome job! Exactly how I pictured him, Andy was Gollum.
"gollum" does sound like a swallow, is it supposed to be a cough?
I love all his scenes especially the debate scene.

gollum9630 · 02-24-2003, 12:14 AM

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Originally posted by Elvengirl
Awesome job! Exactly how I pictured him, Andy was Gollum.
"gollum" does sound like a swallow, is it supposed to be a cough?
I love all his scenes especially the debate scene.

The debate scene was hilarious. And everyone interpretes things differently.

Elvengirl · 02-24-2003, 09:25 AM

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Originally posted by gollum9630
The debate scene was hilarious. And everyone interpretes things differently.

True

Ma Uai: Ua Nemti · 02-24-2003, 10:30 PM

I think he was did the best job of portaying his character out of the entire cast.

02-22-2003, 02:29 AM	#1
gollum9630 Canadian Guy. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The true North Strong and Free Posts: 1,513	Andy Serkis What did everyone think of Andy Serkis as Gollum. I thought his performance was awesome, and a better way of having gollum than the cartoons version of him.

02-23-2003, 12:23 AM	#3
Elvellyn The Redneck Elf Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In a house Posts: 539	I thought he did a great job. Its kind of interesting though- the whole time they were filming he was there yet you never actually see him. I agree with Celebriel about the 'gollum' sound though. But I loved the way he changed his voice for Smeagol/Gollum. __________________ Oliphants make great pets.

02-23-2003, 12:27 AM	#4
gollum9630 Canadian Guy. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The true North Strong and Free Posts: 1,513	my favorite scene was when he argudewith himself, it was hilarious. It is also cool how he was actuall on set the whole time and then had to do everything again in a studio. Last edited by gollum9630 : 02-23-2003 at 12:48 AM.

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gollum9630 Canadian Guy. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The true North Strong and Free Posts: 1,513	I feel sorry for him, he had to wear a skin tight suit in the cold. Poor guy __________________ "Canadians are so apathetic, but, what are you gonna do about it" -Glen Foster Wierd Harry Potter quotes the old nintendo duck hunt game Lemmings Swron Random Homer Simpson Quotes

02-23-2003, 02:30 AM	#14
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Brrr! That must have been awful! What, didn't they do like 4 different takes of that? Anyway, I agree with Celebriel. More of a swallow or gulp than a cough, I would think. __________________ 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

02-23-2003, 12:16 AM	#2
Celebriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 139	I thought Andy Serkis was admirable as Gollum. He was very expressive and dedicated. I, for one, did not enjoy his interpretation of the "gollum" sound Gollum was known for. I would've thought it was more of a swallow than a cough. Oh, well. - Celebriel

02-23-2003, 12:29 AM	#5
Punkerbri Sapling Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1	That guy did a pretty good job, cause he was really crazy and worked hard.

02-23-2003, 12:31 AM	#7
Celebriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 139	But say "gollum", doesn't it sound more like a swallow than a cough? - Celebriel

02-23-2003, 12:32 AM	#8
gollum9630 Canadian Guy. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The true North Strong and Free Posts: 1,513	when his cat choked on a hairball.

02-23-2003, 12:34 AM	#9
Celebriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 139	I believe that. ^__^ - Celebriel

02-23-2003, 01:02 AM	#11
Celebriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 139	I wonder how other fans interpreted it. I read somewhere that PJ was uncomfortable with some things Andy did. - Celebriel

02-23-2003, 01:21 AM	#13
Celebriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 139	Also, that scene where he chases the fish. The water was ice-cold (refer to the WB's "Return to Middle-Earth"). I am leaving now. Namaarie. - Celebriel

02-23-2003, 06:25 AM	#15
Elf.Freak Orli's lil fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sugar World/Orlando Bloom Cloud Posts: 464	he was brillient! Apparently, Andy Serkis discribed Gollum as an adict, he's addicted to the ring, even though Tolkien didn't have adicts in mind... definatly a swallow, not cough __________________ >>--elven arrow--> ~ Give a man a fish and he'll feed for a day, give me a fish and you'll only get it back! ~ I've gotta new avatar! looks kinda like me...anime style! ~ LOST: Orlando Bloom. If found, please send him straight to Elf.Freak

02-23-2003, 01:50 PM	#16
legolas_the_great Hobbit Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: for me to know and you to find out Posts: 30	i think andy did a great job! even if he got the sound wrong he did it awsom,i also think that if did somthing eles it might have sounded bad. he proply went though many things befor he got the right one!! __________________ system of a down slipknot disturbed good charlotte >>--legolas-->

02-23-2003, 03:15 PM	#17
Elvengirl Mirthful Maiden Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rivendell Posts: 1,252	Awesome job! Exactly how I pictured him, Andy was Gollum. "gollum" does sound like a swallow, is it supposed to be a cough? I love all his scenes especially the debate scene.

02-24-2003, 10:30 PM	#20
Ma Uai: Ua Nemti Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: We'd tell you but you're all out to get us. Posts: 215	I think he was did the best job of portaying his character out of the entire cast. __________________ Pharoah "Vires decusque."