*TTT - Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen)* - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-17-2002, 10:57 AM

How did you like Aragorn's role and Viggo Mortensen's acting in this movie?

Frwek · 12-17-2002, 08:59 PM

i must say Viggo acting as Aragorn was superb...A great actor! lol..that is why i love LOF..all the actors and actress were fantastic!

TolkienGurl · 12-18-2002, 02:33 AM

Absolutely amazing. I love him to death!You can really tell how much he loves Arwen, and he kicks some major Orc behind!

Lush · 12-19-2002, 12:13 AM

Viggo Mortensen rocked my world. Even my highly reserved mother has a crush, apparently (perhaps I ought to warn papá). He dominated the film with masculine grace- an action hero with soul, a sense of humour and destiny (heh, I'd like to see Bond pull that one off). Bravo.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 12-19-2002, 05:19 AM

An amazing performance. And did he kick that Orc helmet or what? You know he broke his toe on that one.Really stellar stuff, however he hasn't assumed the role of main character yet. See the last shot, where the camera mercilessly shifts left so not to include Aragorn. But wait a year...

Elanor · 12-19-2002, 01:47 PM

I thought he was really good. I loved him in FotR, he's still just right.What annoyed me a bit was the whole "Aragorn might be dead" bit, what was that about? I didn't see the need for it. We've had Gandalf apparently dying but then coming back, now Aragorn. It's going to start getting silly when Frodo does it too in RotK.

Eldanuumea · 12-19-2002, 01:51 PM

If it's possible, I thought Viggo was even better in the second film....he captures Aragorn perfectly.

12-19-2002, 02:24 PM

I agree with Elanor. The whole Aragorn might be dead thing was completely unnecessary. But Viggo's still got it. He did such a good job in this movie. I love him. I really, really do. Oh and the romance with Arwen is so heartbreaking. I hate Eowyn for liking him. I almost wanted to cry when she hugged him. I literally wanted to yell, "HE'S TAKEN YOU B****!!" But I didn't, 'cause I knew it would make everyone in the theatre mad. But I still maintain no one could have done a better job than Viggo as Aragorn. He should at least be nominated for an Oscar this year.

Arwen Evenstar the Fair · 12-19-2002, 03:51 PM

Yes, I also agree with Elanor, the whole thing where he is was suppossed to be dead was unnecessary, but Viggo did a great job with it!! I also didn't like how he tried to give the Evenstar back to Arwen, that was soooooo heartbreaking, I don't really see Aragorn doing that but it was alright I guess cuz I guess going through that just made his love for her stronger. But all the love scenes were just beautiful, it made me want to cry. But anyway, Viggo is totally Aragorn, and he did more than a totally awesome job!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE ARAGORN TO DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![ December 19, 2002: Message edited by: Arwen Evenstar the Fair ]

-Imrahil- · 12-20-2002, 12:12 AM

I salute Viggo yet again for another stunning performance. He looks looks like Aragorn, he acts like Aragorn. He appears noble, and has a sorrowful, regretful air about him. This is perfect. He also seems quite weary from the increasing burdens he must bear.He captured that from the books.

mollecon · 12-20-2002, 03:19 AM

Aragorn/Viggo Mortensen is great! & I think there'll be a better explanation of this apparently unnessecary side-plot with Aragorn almost dying on the Ext version DVD when it comes out - seems to have something to do with a horse(!)

Schmendrick · 12-20-2002, 04:06 AM

Am I always the only one to disagree? Aragorn didn't convince me at all in this movie, I much prefered him in the first one. I didn't feel any power in him, any passion at all!He just felt tired, almost like wishing that he were somewhere else...

Lhunbelethiel · 12-20-2002, 03:44 PM

Being a big Viggo fan honestly did not sway my opinion of his portayal of Aragorn, I promise...I think he did an admirable job of capturing the layers of character very well. From Ranger to King, Viggo has run the gamut of emotions, not to mention the fact that he can really fight! I appreciated the scenes with a bit of humor, too-- like when he and Gimli fight on the bridge and also when Gimli is commenting on the female dwarves. (I know it's a Gimli moment, but Aragorn allows himself to enjoy the moment and laugh before facing the dread task of defending Helm's Deep)Bravo Viggo!

Arod · 12-20-2002, 03:49 PM

I really liked him in this one. In the first one everyone was oohing and ahhing over Legolas' super smooth moves. Here we get to see more of what Aragorn himself is capable of in battle and what a bad a** he really is!

QuickSlash · 12-20-2002, 08:11 PM

I love Viggo as Aragorn in Fellowship, and he did just as good in TTT. I'm especially happy that he still has his beard while he's doing all his interviews. He looks *much* better with it.One bad thing, though: the way Aragorn encouraged (or at least didn't discourage) Eowyn. I think that they should've made it less of a 'love triangle,' as one of the cards says. From what I got in the book, he NEVER went for Eowyn.

Nenya · 12-21-2002, 01:15 PM

And there was me, thinking you guys wouldn't like Viggo's Aragorn, because he has made the character more "human". (you know, more emotion, less "I am the king" stuff. Oh god, wasn't that a horrible comment.)Oh me of little faith. As in FotR, I enjoyed Aragorn hugely. I'm so proud of them for not getting a pretty-boy to play him, but instead an actor who may not look like Gorge Clooney but certainly does look like a king.Aragorn's dead-scene: totally pointless, but nevermind. BtW, was I the only one feeling weird during Arwen&Aragorn's kiss? It somehow seemed odd. Maybe i just didn't think elves really touched each other at all...

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 12-21-2002, 04:51 PM

Did anyone notice a love-triangle in this film? Because I certainly didn't.And Aragorn in this movie seriously looked like the hardest man alive.

The Silver-shod Muse · 12-21-2002, 05:33 PM

Aragorn was perfect. I was very pleased that he didn't treat Eowyn like a silly, swooning schoolgirl. I feared that the sword-clashing scene would be twisted into one of those ridiculous love/hate relationships, but it certainly wasn't. I liked the way they regarded each other, almost like brother and sister.[ December 21, 2002: Message edited by: The Silver-shod Muse ]

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 12-22-2002, 01:52 PM

I completely agree. I remember watching that Aragorn/Eowyn sword bit in the trailer and thinking "I don't like where this is going..." but that scene was done very well.

Estel the Descender · 12-22-2002, 02:25 PM

Before the LotR movie, I could remember Viggo only as the nasty sergeant in GI Jane. Very negative. . . But now that I have watched the two LotR films I am SO glad that he did Aragorn. HE IS THE MAN!!! I think Aragorn's near death experience was meant to provide a good explanation of how he got Roheryn from Arwen as well as provide a good plot device.And I am VERY glad that Aragorn did not hit on Eowyn and that the movie provided a more believable way of how and why Eowyn fell in love with this coolest of cool characters. None of that clichéic 'love at first sight' thing (sorry Prof Tolkien! ). And the guy speaks way cool Elvish!Now everytime I hear Viggo's name, I remember Aragorn first, not that nasty GI Jane character.Eglerio Viggo!!!

Manardariel · 12-23-2002, 07:11 AM

PERFECT. That´s all I can say. Purr-fect. He´s a brilliant actor, pracrically the Aragorn incarnation we were all looking for... it was soo cool when he was coming in that room in Helms Deep... Oh GOD!!!! And the whole Battle scene, forget Sk8ter elf, please, this is WOAH!! VIGGO/ARAGOREN RULZ MY WORLD!!!!!!

Hawkeye · 12-25-2002, 11:28 PM

Viggo was perfect! Absolutely superb acting. I don't think there's anyone else in the world that could have done as good job. He completely became Aragorn! I never for one moment remembered that he was an actor, not the real thing... Yeah, I also wasn't sure what they were going to do with the swordfighting thing. I was pretty worried. but he handled it just fine. (I really love in FOTR how he starts out totally as Strider, the Ranger, and emerges to Aragorn, the future king.) Bravo!!!!!

doug*platypus · 12-26-2002, 08:21 AM

I think Viggo plays the dirty, scummy traveller Strider 100% perfect. I don't think he has the strong, confident Aragorn, Elessar of the House of Isildur blah blah blah at all, though. Mainly due to the script for Aragorn, which still has him as an unconfident, unimportant chump. With a grubby beard. Come on, the man has like a 6000 year old sword, one of the three hottest elves to ever walk the earth for a girlfriend, and he's the heir to two kingdoms! Surely he should be a little happier! What happened to "Will you aid me or thwart me, choose swiftly!"The 'Aragorn is lost thing' could've been used as Gandalf's fall was, as a rebirth and honing of the character. To a small extent it was. I love the shot of him opening up the doors into the Hornburg. After he comes back we see the legendary fighter come out of him, when he and Gimli take on crazy amounts of Orcs. But maybe if the Elves hadn't been there he could have helped command the Rohirrim, and showed some leadership that way. I didn't think about the horse that kissed him being Roheryn, I just assumed it was Hasufel from Rohan. Interesting if it is Roheryn - means there'll probably be no Halbarad, or big banner, or ship to put the big banner on, or legions of dead men to attack the ships! Now you've got me worried.Aragorn should be awesome in the third movie, though. I was fortunate enough to be an extra for 3 days, and we got to hear him filming a very stirring speech. They did it over and over, so by the time they finished I had it memorised, and ended up saying it around the flat for days after. It's good!Viggo good, movie-Aragorn bad.

LadyElbereth · 12-26-2002, 12:10 PM

Viggo portrayed Aragorn wonderfully. He was perfect,phenomenal,superb! Viggo IS Aragorn.

Liriodendron · 12-26-2002, 01:11 PM

The horse that nuzzled Aragorn onto his back was Brego, Theodred's horse. I read that there is a earlier scene, (not in this version!) where Brego is wild and crazed after the death of Theodred. Aragorn tells them to set brego free, that no man will be able to ride him again. Soooo, Brego finds the near dead Aragorn and saves his life! I love the way Aragorn speaks. I adore him, but his reserved voice is my favorite part! Sigh!

Hawkeye · 12-26-2002, 02:45 PM

I remember the first time I saw Fellowship and Aragorn spoke for the first time; i almost stood up and cheered! His voice is absolutely perfect.

Liriodendron · 12-26-2002, 04:15 PM

umhmmmmm!! He's my wallpaper!

Gorwingel · 12-26-2002, 05:41 PM

Just like all the other actors in the movies, he is wonderful. I love the way he portrays the charater, you could tell from the first scene in FOTR that Aragorn was keeping something hidden that is very important (yes, that he is the future king), and in TTT he just continues his wonderful acting. I personally did not think that the death scene was necessary but, it did not bother me much. For someone who did not even know who Viggo Mortensen was before I saw FOTR, he has amazing impact.

aragornreborn · 12-26-2002, 06:12 PM

Yup, Aragorn was great in the first movie. I want to see the Two Towers again before I fully make up mind about his role in this one, but he didn't do bad. I really do wish that they hadn't ruined his "aid me or thwart me" line, though. That was one of his best ones in the book and they sucked all the power out of it for the movie. Can't wait to see him in the extended TTT and the Return of the King!

Magician of Nathar · 12-28-2002, 04:27 PM

One feeling I got out form the two movies so far is Aragorn in the movie and Aragorn in the book are two diffrent person.The Aragorn in the book is just perfect. He has everything a warrior, a captain and a king needs. He is heroic, brave, strong, wary, confident, determine...etc. And I abslutely adored him. But a flawless character is really not the best thing ever in a novel. Since Tolkien's novel is a old fashioned myth he got away with it. But still at times Aragorn seemed a little annoying due to his perfectionism. Sometimes he can be quite arragont. But still, he is one of the most deep character in the book. In the movie Aragorn is quite diffrent. Now we have a human before us. Wisened by age, hardened by experience, swift and determined, but also sometimes uncertain and wearied by his burden. He feels more real now. HE is a hero and a leader, but he stumbles and makes mistakes like everyone else. In the book we feel Aragorn is merely waiting for a ripe time to claim his throne, but in the movie I just think he just chose exile for its sake.I really can't tell which Aragorn I like better, they each suit the storyline. The book-version Aragorn is a mythical figure, glowing far away, the movie-version one is more flesh and blood. They are both very good. And I have to say Viggo played his role perfectly. You can tell he is a experienced actor through his every move.

Beruthiel · 12-29-2002, 04:28 AM

Viggo was great, did you SEE that bit when Elrond was telling him to let Arwen go?? I nearly died at the look on his face!! Anyways, here's a question, who was supposed to play Aragorn in the first place? Cuz I've been watching my extended DVD and PJ says that they casted the role too young and had to change to Viggo, so who was it before??

The Silver-shod Muse · 12-29-2002, 12:24 PM

I think they had originally cast Christian Bale as Aragorn.

Lhunbelethiel · 12-29-2002, 01:54 PM

The actor originally cast to play Aragorn was Stuart Townsend who was Lestat in "Queen of the Damned". They decided against him rather quickly into filming because he didn't have the right stuff (meaning...?? I presume maturity, guts, etc?) to play Aragorn. PJ thought of Viggo, called him, asked if he wanted to play Aragorn, he accepted (thank goodness!!!!!!!!!!) and was on a plane to NZ the next day or so.A good choice I think!

Arwen Imladris · 12-31-2002, 02:44 PM

Viggo is a great actor. The thing that I like the best is that he really got into the role of Aragorn. I don't understand why they had him "die" it just did not seem to add anything to the plot. Oh well.

Arwen Imladris · 02-22-2003, 01:27 PM

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Finnguala · 02-22-2003, 02:06 PM

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!! <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Viggo is Aragorn. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I totally agree with you, LadyElbereth. Viggo is GREAT!!! [ March 22, 2003: Message edited by: Finnguala ]

02-22-2003, 02:13 PM

I think Viggo's portrail of Aragorn has been brilliant so far. He is the perfect Ranger and the love scenes with Arwen are terrific. His elvish is beautiful. It will be interesting to see how he develops the character as king in the next movie.It's just a bonus that he is gorgeous!!

Eressië Ailin · 02-22-2003, 02:27 PM

Viggo is great!!!!!!! He is soooooo hot!!!!! <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> He's my wallpaper! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Mine too!! And screensaver!!![ February 22, 2003: Message edited by: Eressië Ailin ]

Goldberry · 02-22-2003, 02:32 PM

I can definitely see why he won sexiest man . . . I'm SO excited, I'm going to see him in person!!! In one week, 4 hours and 11 minutes!! I think he was the perfect Aragorn. He portrayed Aragorn exactly right, in my opinion. I didn't like the whole, "aragorn is dead" thing very much, it confused me. but oh well, he was still terrific! I say, "HURRAY FOR VIGGO!" [ February 22, 2003: Message edited by: Goldberry ]

Eressië Ailin · 02-22-2003, 02:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I'm SO excited, I'm going to see him in person!!! In one week, 4 hours and 11 minutes!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>PLEASE send me an autograph!!!!!!!!

12-17-2002, 10:57 AM	#1
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	*TTT - Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen)* How did you like Aragorn's role and Viggo Mortensen's acting in this movie? __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

12-18-2002, 02:33 AM	#3
TolkienGurl Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 637	Absolutely amazing. I love him to death!<P>You can really tell how much he loves Arwen, and he kicks some major Orc behind! __________________ Hopes fail. An end comes. We have only a little time to wait now. We are lost in ruin and downfall and there is no escape. -Frodo My Livejournal

12-19-2002, 12:13 AM	#4
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Viggo Mortensen rocked my world. Even my highly reserved mother has a crush, apparently (perhaps I ought to warn papá). He dominated the film with masculine grace- an action hero with soul, a sense of humour and destiny (heh, I'd like to see Bond pull <I>that one</I> off). Bravo. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

12-19-2002, 05:19 AM	#5
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	An amazing performance. And did he kick that Orc helmet or what? You know he broke his toe on that one.<P>Really stellar stuff, however he hasn't assumed the role of main character yet. See the last shot, where the camera mercilessly shifts left so not to include Aragorn. But wait a year... __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

12-19-2002, 01:47 PM	#6
Elanor Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: my own corner of the Shire Posts: 316	I thought he was really good. I loved him in FotR, he's still just right.<P>What annoyed me a bit was the whole "Aragorn might be dead" bit, what was that about? I didn't see the need for it. We've had Gandalf apparently dying but then coming back, now Aragorn. It's going to start getting silly when Frodo does it too in RotK. __________________ "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." Henny Youngman (1906 - )

12-17-2002, 08:59 PM	#2
Frwek Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ~MirkWood~ Posts: 11	i must say Viggo acting as Aragorn was superb...A great actor! lol..that is why i love LOF..all the actors and actress were fantastic!

12-19-2002, 01:51 PM	#7
Eldanuumea Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 11	If it's possible, I thought Viggo was even better in the second film....he captures Aragorn perfectly. __________________ "There are older and fouler things than Orcs in the deep places of the world." - Gandalf the Grey

12-19-2002, 02:24 PM	#8
jaz Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with Elanor. The whole Aragorn might be dead thing was completely unnecessary. But Viggo's still got it. He did such a good job in this movie. I love him. I really, really do. Oh and the romance with Arwen is so heartbreaking. I hate Eowyn for liking him. I almost wanted to cry when she hugged him. I literally wanted to yell, "HE'S TAKEN YOU B****!!" But I didn't, 'cause I knew it would make everyone in the theatre mad. But I still maintain no one could have done a better job than Viggo as Aragorn. He should at least be nominated for an Oscar this year.

12-19-2002, 03:51 PM	#9
Arwen Evenstar the Fair Wight Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gondor Posts: 235	Yes, I also agree with Elanor, the whole thing where he is was suppossed to be dead was unnecessary, but Viggo did a great job with it!! <BR>I also didn't like how he tried to give the Evenstar back to Arwen, that was soooooo heartbreaking, I don't really see Aragorn doing that but it was alright I guess cuz I guess going through that just made his love for her stronger. But all the love scenes were just beautiful, it made me want to cry. <P>But anyway, Viggo is totally Aragorn, and he did more than a totally awesome job!!!!!!!!!! <BR>I LOVE ARAGORN TO DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<p>[ December 19, 2002: Message edited by: Arwen Evenstar the Fair ] __________________ ~Arwen~

12-20-2002, 12:12 AM	#10
-Imrahil- Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dol Amroth, upon the Bay of Belfalas Posts: 259	I salute Viggo yet again for another stunning performance. He looks looks like Aragorn, he acts like Aragorn. He appears noble, and has a sorrowful, regretful air about him. This is perfect. He also seems quite weary from the increasing burdens he must bear.<P>He captured that from the books. __________________ My body is broken. I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. I felled the black serpent. A grim morn, and a glad day, and a golden sunset!

12-20-2002, 03:19 AM	#11
mollecon Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 188	Aragorn/Viggo Mortensen is great! & I think there'll be a better explanation of this apparently unnessecary side-plot with Aragorn almost dying on the Ext version DVD when it comes out - seems to have something to do with a horse(!)

12-20-2002, 04:06 AM	#12
Schmendrick Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: unidentified Posts: 105	Am I always the only one to disagree? Aragorn didn't convince me at all in this movie, I much prefered him in the first one. I didn't feel any power in him, any passion at all!He just felt tired, almost like wishing that he were somewhere else... __________________ Be strong, saith my heart; I am a soldier, I have seen worse sights than this. - Iliad -

12-20-2002, 03:44 PM	#13
Lhunbelethiel Wight Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area (aka Bay of Belfalas) Posts: 103	Being a big Viggo fan honestly did not sway my opinion of his portayal of Aragorn, I promise...<P>I think he did an admirable job of capturing the layers of character very well. From Ranger to King, Viggo has run the gamut of emotions, not to mention the fact that he can really fight! I appreciated the scenes with a bit of humor, too-- like when he and Gimli fight on the bridge and also when Gimli is commenting on the female dwarves. (I know it's a Gimli moment, but Aragorn allows himself to enjoy the moment and laugh before facing the dread task of defending Helm's Deep)<P>Bravo Viggo! __________________ ~~All that is gold does not glitter, not all who wander are lost, all that is old does not wither, deep roots are not touched by the frost...~~

12-20-2002, 03:49 PM	#14
Arod Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Reisterstown, Maryland Posts: 27	I really liked him in this one. In the first one everyone was oohing and ahhing over Legolas' super smooth moves. Here we get to see more of what Aragorn himself is capable of in battle and what a bad a** he really is! __________________ "He stands not alone. You would die before your stroke fell."~Legolas

12-20-2002, 08:11 PM	#15
QuickSlash Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not here. Posts: 121	I love Viggo as Aragorn in Fellowship, and he did just as good in TTT. I'm especially happy that he still has his beard while he's doing all his interviews. He looks much better with it.<P>One bad thing, though: the way Aragorn encouraged (or at least didn't discourage) Eowyn. I think that they should've made it less of a 'love triangle,' as one of the cards says. From what I got in the book, he NEVER went for Eowyn. __________________ We're here and now, but will we ever be again? / 'Cause I have found / All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade, away, again. -Shimmer, Fuel

12-21-2002, 01:15 PM	#16
Nenya Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the hand of Lady Galadriel Posts: 127	And there was me, thinking you guys wouldn't like Viggo's Aragorn, because he has made the character more "human". (you know, more emotion, less "I am the king" stuff. Oh god, wasn't that a horrible comment.)Oh me of little faith. <BR>As in FotR, I enjoyed Aragorn hugely. I'm so proud of them for not getting a pretty-boy to play him, but instead an actor who may not look like Gorge Clooney but certainly does look like a king.<P>Aragorn's dead-scene: totally pointless, but nevermind. <BR>BtW, was I the only one feeling weird during Arwen&Aragorn's kiss? It somehow seemed odd. Maybe i just didn't think elves really touched each other at all...

12-21-2002, 04:51 PM	#17
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Did anyone notice a love-triangle in this film? Because I certainly didn't.<P>And Aragorn in this movie seriously looked like the hardest man alive. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

12-21-2002, 05:33 PM	#18
The Silver-shod Muse Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The shoulder of a poet, TX Posts: 388	Aragorn was perfect. I was very pleased that he didn't treat Eowyn like a silly, swooning schoolgirl. I feared that the sword-clashing scene would be twisted into one of those ridiculous love/hate relationships, but it certainly wasn't. I liked the way they regarded each other, almost like brother and sister.<p>[ December 21, 2002: Message edited by: The Silver-shod Muse ] __________________ "'You," he said, "tell her all. What good came to you? Do you rejoice that Maleldil became a man? Tell her of your joys, and of what profit you had when you made Maleldil and death acquainted.'" -Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis

12-22-2002, 01:52 PM	#19
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I completely agree. I remember watching that Aragorn/Eowyn sword bit in the trailer and thinking "I don't like where this is going..." but that scene was done very well. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

12-22-2002, 02:25 PM	#20
Estel the Descender Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 55	Before the LotR movie, I could remember Viggo only as the nasty sergeant in <I>GI Jane</I>. Very negative. . . <P>But now that I have watched the two LotR films I am SO glad that he did Aragorn. HE IS THE MAN!!! <P>I think Aragorn's near death experience was meant to provide a good explanation of how he got Roheryn from Arwen as well as provide a good plot device.<P>And I am VERY glad that Aragorn did not hit on Eowyn and that the movie provided a more believable way of how and why Eowyn fell in love with this coolest of cool characters. None of that clichéic 'love at first sight' thing (sorry Prof Tolkien! ). <P>And the guy speaks way cool Elvish!<P>Now everytime I hear Viggo's name, I remember Aragorn <I>first</I>, not that nasty <I>GI Jane</I> character.<P><I>Eglerio Viggo!!!</I> __________________ Qui desiderat pacem, præparet bellum. E i anîra hîdh, tangado an auth.

12-23-2002, 07:11 AM	#21
Manardariel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 807	PERFECT. That´s all I can say. Purr-fect. <P>He´s a brilliant actor, pracrically the Aragorn incarnation we were all looking for... it was soo cool when he was coming in that room in Helms Deep... Oh GOD!!!!<BR>And the whole Battle scene, forget Sk8ter elf, please, this is WOAH!! <P>VIGGO/ARAGOREN RULZ MY WORLD!!!!!! __________________ Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun. Blog :-)\|FanFic Dream City

12-25-2002, 11:28 PM	#22
Hawkeye Pile O'Bones Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 20	Viggo was perfect! Absolutely superb acting. I don't think there's anyone else in the world that could have done as good job. He completely became Aragorn! I never for one moment remembered that he was an actor, not the real thing... Yeah, I also wasn't sure what they were going to do with the swordfighting thing. I was pretty worried. but he handled it just fine. (I really love in FOTR how he starts out totally as Strider, the Ranger, and emerges to Aragorn, the future king.) <BR>Bravo!!!!! __________________ You need people of INTELLIGENCE on this sort of mission...quest...thing!

12-26-2002, 08:21 AM	#23
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	I think Viggo plays the dirty, scummy traveller Strider 100% perfect. I don't think he has the strong, confident Aragorn, Elessar of the House of Isildur blah blah blah at all, though. Mainly due to the script for Aragorn, which still has him as an unconfident, unimportant chump. With a grubby beard. Come on, the man has like a 6000 year old sword, one of the three hottest elves to ever walk the earth for a girlfriend, and he's the heir to two kingdoms! Surely he should be a little happier! What happened to "Will you aid me or thwart me, choose swiftly!"<P>The 'Aragorn is lost thing' could've been used as Gandalf's fall was, as a rebirth and honing of the character. To a small extent it was. I love the shot of him opening up the doors into the Hornburg. After he comes back we see the legendary fighter come out of him, when he and Gimli take on crazy amounts of Orcs. But maybe if the Elves hadn't been there he could have helped command the Rohirrim, and showed some leadership that way. I didn't think about the horse that kissed him being Roheryn, I just assumed it was Hasufel from Rohan. Interesting if it is Roheryn - means there'll probably be no Halbarad, or big banner, or ship to put the big banner on, or legions of dead men to attack the ships! Now you've got me worried.<P>Aragorn should be awesome in the third movie, though. I was fortunate enough to be an extra for 3 days, and we got to hear him filming a very stirring speech. They did it over and over, so by the time they finished I had it memorised, and ended up saying it around the flat for days after. It's good!<P>Viggo good, movie-Aragorn bad. __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.

12-26-2002, 12:10 PM	#24
LadyElbereth Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Taniquetil Posts: 183	Viggo portrayed Aragorn wonderfully. He was perfect,phenomenal,superb! <BR>Viggo <I>IS</I> Aragorn. __________________ If I could be anything, I'd be your tear, so I could be born in your eye, live down your cheek, and die on your lips.

12-26-2002, 01:11 PM	#25
Liriodendron Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 527	The horse that nuzzled Aragorn onto his back was Brego, Theodred's horse. I read that there is a earlier scene, (not in this version!) where Brego is wild and crazed after the death of Theodred. Aragorn tells them to set brego free, that no man will be able to ride him again. Soooo, Brego finds the near dead Aragorn and saves his life! I love the way Aragorn speaks. I adore him, but his reserved voice is my favorite part! Sigh! __________________ http://www.lizmargason.com

12-26-2002, 02:45 PM	#26
Hawkeye Pile O'Bones Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 20	I remember the first time I saw Fellowship and Aragorn spoke for the first time; i almost stood up and cheered! His voice is absolutely perfect. __________________ You need people of INTELLIGENCE on this sort of mission...quest...thing!

12-26-2002, 04:15 PM	#27
Liriodendron Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 527	umhmmmmm!! He's my wallpaper! __________________ http://www.lizmargason.com

12-26-2002, 05:41 PM	#28
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	Just like all the other actors in the movies, he is wonderful. I love the way he portrays the charater, you could tell from the first scene in FOTR that Aragorn was keeping something hidden that is very important (yes, that he is the future king), and in TTT he just continues his wonderful acting. <BR>I personally did not think that the death scene was necessary but, it did not bother me much. <BR>For someone who did not even know who Viggo Mortensen was before I saw FOTR, he has amazing impact. __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

12-26-2002, 06:12 PM	#29
aragornreborn Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 182	Yup, Aragorn was great in the first movie. I want to see the Two Towers again before I fully make up mind about his role in this one, but he didn't do bad. I really do wish that they hadn't ruined his "aid me or thwart me" line, though. That was one of his best ones in the book and they sucked all the power out of it for the movie. Can't wait to see him in the extended TTT and the Return of the King! __________________ At the name of Jesus every knee should bow and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. - Phil. 2:10-11

12-28-2002, 04:27 PM	#30
Magician of Nathar Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 46	One feeling I got out form the two movies so far is Aragorn in the movie and Aragorn in the book are two diffrent person.<P>The Aragorn in the book is just perfect. He has everything a warrior, a captain and a king needs. He is heroic, brave, strong, wary, confident, determine...etc. And I abslutely adored him. But a flawless character is really not the best thing ever in a novel. Since Tolkien's novel is a old fashioned myth he got away with it. But still at times Aragorn seemed a little annoying due to his perfectionism. Sometimes he can be quite arragont. But still, he is one of the most deep character in the book. <P>In the movie Aragorn is quite diffrent. Now we have a human before us. Wisened by age, hardened by experience, swift and determined, but also sometimes uncertain and wearied by his burden. He feels more real now. HE is a hero and a leader, but he stumbles and makes mistakes like everyone else. In the book we feel Aragorn is merely waiting for a ripe time to claim his throne, but in the movie I just think he just chose exile for its sake.<P>I really can't tell which Aragorn I like better, they each suit the storyline. The book-version Aragorn is a mythical figure, glowing far away, the movie-version one is more flesh and blood. They are both very good. And I have to say Viggo played his role perfectly. You can tell he is a experienced actor through his every move.

12-29-2002, 04:28 AM	#31
Beruthiel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Set adrift on the Great Sea Posts: 373	Viggo was great, did you SEE that bit when Elrond was telling him to let Arwen go?? I nearly died at the look on his face!!<BR>Anyways, here's a question, who was supposed to play Aragorn in the first place? Cuz I've been watching my extended DVD and PJ says that they casted the role too young and had to change to Viggo, so who was it before?? __________________ ~I am not young enough to know everything~ Oscar Wilde

12-29-2002, 12:24 PM	#32
The Silver-shod Muse Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The shoulder of a poet, TX Posts: 388	I think they had originally cast Christian Bale as Aragorn. __________________ "'You," he said, "tell her all. What good came to you? Do you rejoice that Maleldil became a man? Tell her of your joys, and of what profit you had when you made Maleldil and death acquainted.'" -Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis

12-29-2002, 01:54 PM	#33
Lhunbelethiel Wight Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area (aka Bay of Belfalas) Posts: 103	The actor originally cast to play Aragorn was Stuart Townsend who was Lestat in "Queen of the Damned". They decided against him rather quickly into filming because he didn't have the right stuff (meaning...?? I presume maturity, guts, etc?) to play Aragorn. PJ thought of Viggo, called him, asked if he wanted to play Aragorn, he accepted (thank goodness!!!!!!!!!!) and was on a plane to NZ the next day or so.<P>A good choice I think! __________________ ~~All that is gold does not glitter, not all who wander are lost, all that is old does not wither, deep roots are not touched by the frost...~~

12-31-2002, 02:44 PM	#34
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	Viggo is a great actor. The thing that I like the best is that he really got into the role of Aragorn. I don't understand why they had him "die" it just did not seem to add anything to the plot. Oh well. __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."

02-22-2003, 01:27 PM	#35
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), with 79.7% of votes won sexiest man of the year at Hollywood.com.<P><A HREF="http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/8/1045842748" TARGET=_blank>More</A> __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."