Who is the best character in the movies? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gimpel the Fool · 09-16-2003, 12:53 PM

My favorite character is probably Smeagol/Gollum, because he has such emotion behind him, and the way he is fighting with himself is heartbreaking, yet understandable.

Gimpel the Fool · 09-16-2003, 12:56 PM

I also have to say that Ian McKellan does a butt-kickin' job of playing Gandalf. He really brings the character to life.

Gimpel the Fool · 09-16-2003, 01:36 PM

I can't wait until December 17..."The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is gonna be an awesome movie, and i can't wait to see Sean Astin's character "Samwise Gamgee" make one of the hardest decisions his world has to offer.

Gimpel the Fool · 09-16-2003, 01:39 PM

I also have to say that Orlando Bloom is awesome as Legolas. Oh, and I can't forget Elijah Wood, who makes Frodo all the more realistic.

Meela · 09-17-2003, 06:25 AM

John Noble as Denethor: he's excellent!! And very scary... I hide behind a chair whenever I watch the previews.

Aethelwine · 09-17-2003, 09:10 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> John Noble as Denethor: he's excellent!! And very scary... I hide behind a chair whenever I watch the previews. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Meela, you hide for Denethor??? Scary... Almost as scary as when you said you were off of him for a while... I really like Gollum/Smeagol to. He's much more humanlike than in the books.Is this only for TT? Because Boromir is also really cool. Sean Bean plays him very well.Bye bye!Aethelwine.[ September 17, 2003: Message edited by: Aethelwine ]

One Axe to Rule them All · 09-17-2003, 10:17 AM

Meela your sigs rock!I'd have to say Boromir, the constant inner turmoil thing.

The Only Real Estel · 09-17-2003, 10:23 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>John Noble as Denethor: he's excellent!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Wow. I didn't see that coming . <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Eeny meeny Faramir, nearly grilled but have no fear. No one wants to see you dead, so dad will take your place instead. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Lol, we seem to be over-run by eny meeny siggys . & good ones at that...I'd have to say my favorite ones where:FotR: BoromirTTT: Gollum

Meela · 09-17-2003, 12:00 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Lol, we seem to be over-run by eny meeny siggys . & good ones at that...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I started off a trend Yeh, Denethor scares me. But only a little bit. I'm torn between hiding and screaming, and sitting within an inch of the screen and drooling. And I only went off him for a grand total of four hours, I think. It was two days, but I kept changing my mind.

Gimpel the Fool · 09-17-2003, 01:08 PM

This discussion is for all the movies, so it doesn't matter, in case you were wondering. I remember reading an article on Smeagol saying that they likened his image to that of an 800 year-old heriod addict. let that be a lesson to us all, lol.

the phantom · 09-17-2003, 05:01 PM

I think everyone did a great job acting. I didn't like some of the character changes PJ made, but the actors and actresses did a fine job doing what they were asked to do. After the first two movies, I think I've been impressed the most by Sean Bean as Boromir.

Elladan and Elrohir · 09-17-2003, 09:16 PM

As far as which actor looks the most like his character, I would have to say Viggo Mortenson as Aragorn. He IS Aragorn!The dude who plays Elrond (can't remember what his name is right now) is awesome too. They're all awesome!

Gorwingel · 09-17-2003, 11:18 PM

Frodo is my personal favorite in the film just because I feel so sorry for the poor guy. The way that Elijah acts out the charater is different from what I though of the charater during the first time I read the books, but I still like it. And Gandalf is my favorite because in regards to the books, his charater was right on. So in my opinion the two best charaters in the movies are Gandalf and Frodo, but I like all the others just as much too.P.S. Elladan and Elrohir, the actor that played Elrond so well is Hugo Weaving

Grimkû the Blood-Axe · 09-18-2003, 12:12 AM

For me;FotR: LegolasTTT: Gollum/SmeagolGollums everything you would think he to be after reading the books. Whilst Legolas is just awesome. I also like the orcs for some reason but that doesnt mean i dont like seeing them get caned by the fellowship and company.

Aethelwine · 09-18-2003, 07:13 AM

Owh, I feel so stupid! How could I forget!Miranda Otto plays Eowyn very good, to. Eowyn was always my favourite in the books, and she is just great in the movies. I like her expanded role as well.Namarie!Aethelwine.

Daisy Brambleburr · 09-18-2003, 12:52 PM

Boromir is my favorite book and movie character. Sean Bean was amazing and really made me look twice at book-Boromir. I realised he was much deeper and more complex than some people made out. At first he can come across as evil and like he's up to no good. He was played wonderfully and I have a soft spot for anyone with flaws in their character (like Boromir). I think it makes them more interesting. *Gibbers on with random praise for some time*I just think Boromir's great. Jump on the bandwagon!

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 09-18-2003, 01:22 PM

I think Sean Astin's portrayal of Sam was the best performance, with Sean Bean as Boromir a close second and Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn third.I also must disagree with a few of you and say that I thought Elijah Wood's performance as Frodo was quite good, but nowhere near the best.

Gimpel the Fool · 09-18-2003, 02:29 PM

Yay!! i'm happy my discussion has piqued the interest of so many people. Gosh, I think the guy who played Eomer (Karl something...forgot...) was right-on, if you understand me.

Meela · 09-18-2003, 02:47 PM

Karl Urban. Yeh, he was super! He had a great ferocity about him. Very warrior-like.

The Only Real Estel · 09-18-2003, 05:00 PM

I though Eomer was really well done. All my friend (not a man of many words) would say was, "That guys cool." I would've loved to see him in action at Helm's Deep (more than a few seconds), but oh well (that's a rather small change really if we're looking at TTT).

Knight of Gondor · 09-18-2003, 08:32 PM

Are we talking characters or actors?They once asked many of the cast members about their favorite character, or which movie was their favorite. One of them (Sean Astin?) responded and said "That's like asking which CHILD do you like better?" I can't answer which character.If we're talking which ACTOR, though, I'd have to say Sean Astin. He seems to be the most genuine of the group. The rest have been in many unpleasant movies, and Elijah Wood swears like crazy.

kboleen · 09-19-2003, 09:02 AM

Ian Mckellan did such a wonderful job as Gandalf in both movies. He really deserved the Oscar for his FOTR performance especially. I thought he pegged the difference between Gandalf the Gray (very wise and a little grumpy) and Gandalf the White (very wise and beyond grumpiness) to a "T".

samrohan · 09-19-2003, 10:09 AM

The actress whose name I cannot remember who portrayed EOWYN. Just brilliant.

The Only Real Estel · 09-19-2003, 10:12 AM

I think we're talking characters, although your reasons for liking them can tie in with how they're acted. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>and Elijah Wood swears like crazy. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> True, but don't most actors?

Aethelwine · 09-19-2003, 11:55 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> The actress whose name I cannot remember who portrayed EOWYN. Just brilliant. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>That was Miranda Otto, Samrohan. Indeed, she was great.I'm also starting to like Karl Urban more and more every time I see TT.Bye bye!Aethelwine.[ September 19, 2003: Message edited by: Aethelwine ]

Gimpel the Fool · 09-19-2003, 12:54 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>this is for both the actors and the characters. if you feel like commenting on the actors, by all means, go right ahead. if the characters are what strikes your fancy, then have a ball and talk about them... whatever one feels like (as long as it pertains to Tolkien in some way, of course)

Iarhen · 09-19-2003, 01:00 PM

In order:1. Galadriel. Cate does such a wonderful job... a truly regal look with beauty, sadness and power-induced respect.2. Gandalf. Ian again... hes wonderful... Second only to Galadriel cause I love how Galadriel looks!3. Samwise... such a faithful companion... such a great friend... but sometimes he acts like he was more than just a friend...4. Gollum... tragedy embodied... Poor guy...5. Arwen... beautiful...5. Aragorn... hes just HOT!

Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 · 09-19-2003, 01:40 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and Elijah Wood swears like crazy.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------True, but don't most actors? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Well Orlando does for a start, so probably yeah I loved Éowyn in TTT, she brought the character alive for me. FotR? That'd have to be Legolas.... But seriously no, I'd say Gandalf. Is it only me who always thinks of Gandalf as the Grey rather than the White? (Like just generally).

Diamond18 · 09-19-2003, 01:53 PM

The question wasn't which actor you like best, rather which performance you thought was best (or which written characterization, I suppose, though performance usually affects us more). Discussions about the personal lives and habits of actors is discouraged on the Downs.I was most impressed by Sam/Sean Astin, Boromir/Sean Bean, and Sméagol/Andy Serkis.[ September 19, 2003: Message edited by: Diamond18 ]

Gimpel the Fool · 09-19-2003, 02:28 PM

Well, i must agree that Andy Serkis did awesome. I mean, he DID win the MTV Movie Award for best computer-generated character right? he's so life-like, it's amazing.

arianrod · 09-19-2003, 07:19 PM

Sam is my outstanding favorite in the books and Sean Astin did a excellent job of portraying his character, but in close second is Boromir (in both book and movie). <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Boromir is my favorite book and movie character. Sean Bean was amazing and really made me look twice at book-Boromir. I realised he was much deeper and more complex than some people made out.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Well said, Daisy, I completely agree.

09-16-2003, 12:53 PM	#1
Gimpel the Fool Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Les Etats-Unis Posts: 17	Who is the best character in the movies? My favorite character is probably Smeagol/Gollum, because he has such emotion behind him, and the way he is fighting with himself is heartbreaking, yet understandable. __________________ "I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." "As epic as you are, we must adjourn this meeting and return in the future"

09-16-2003, 12:56 PM	#2
Gimpel the Fool Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Les Etats-Unis Posts: 17	I also have to say that Ian McKellan does a butt-kickin' job of playing Gandalf. He really brings the character to life. __________________ "I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." "As epic as you are, we must adjourn this meeting and return in the future"

09-16-2003, 01:36 PM	#3
Gimpel the Fool Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Les Etats-Unis Posts: 17	I can't wait until December 17..."The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is gonna be an awesome movie, and i can't wait to see Sean Astin's character "Samwise Gamgee" make one of the hardest decisions his world has to offer. __________________ "I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." "As epic as you are, we must adjourn this meeting and return in the future"

09-16-2003, 01:39 PM	#4
Gimpel the Fool Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Les Etats-Unis Posts: 17	I also have to say that Orlando Bloom is awesome as Legolas. Oh, and I can't forget Elijah Wood, who makes Frodo all the more realistic. __________________ "I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." "As epic as you are, we must adjourn this meeting and return in the future"

09-17-2003, 06:25 AM	#5
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	John Noble as Denethor: he's excellent!! And very scary... I hide behind a chair whenever I watch the previews. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

09-17-2003, 09:10 AM	#6
Aethelwine Wight Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In Anórien, just outside Edoras, on a horse I "borrowed"... Posts: 150	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR><BR>John Noble as Denethor: he's excellent!! And very scary... I hide behind a chair whenever I watch the previews.<BR><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Meela, you hide for Denethor??? Scary... Almost as scary as when you said you were off of him for a while... <P>I really like Gollum/Smeagol to. He's much more humanlike than in the books.<P>Is this only for TT? Because Boromir is also really cool. Sean Bean plays him very well.<P>Bye bye!<P>Aethelwine.<p>[ September 17, 2003: Message edited by: Aethelwine ] __________________ Nelly, I am Heathcliff! He's always, always in my mind--not as a pleasure, any more than I am always a pleasure to myself, but as my own being. - Catherine to Nelly, Wuthering Heights

09-17-2003, 10:17 AM	#7
One Axe to Rule them All Wight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Citadel Posts: 212	Meela your sigs rock!<P>I'd have to say Boromir, the constant inner turmoil thing. __________________ Why are you reading this? Go outside, be happy, get some sunlight! You're so pasty and thin! You horrify me, GO! Get some light before they take you too! It's too late for me but SAVE YOURSELF! For more LOTR fun, Join The Citadel!

09-17-2003, 10:23 AM	#8
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>John Noble as Denethor: he's excellent!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> <P>Wow. I didn't see <I>that</I> coming .<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Eeny meeny Faramir, nearly grilled but have no fear. No one wants to see you dead, so dad will take your place instead.<BR><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Lol, we seem to be over-run by eny meeny siggys . & good ones at that...<P>I'd have to say my favorite ones where:<P>FotR: <B>Boromir</B><P>TTT: <B>Gollum</B>

09-17-2003, 12:00 PM	#9
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Lol, we seem to be over-run by eny meeny siggys . & good ones at that...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I started off a trend <P>Yeh, Denethor scares me. But only a little bit. I'm torn between hiding and screaming, and sitting within an inch of the screen and drooling.<BR>And I only went off him for a grand total of four hours, I think. It was two days, but I kept changing my mind. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

09-17-2003, 01:08 PM	#10
Gimpel the Fool Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Les Etats-Unis Posts: 17	This discussion is for all the movies, so it doesn't matter, in case you were wondering. I remember reading an article on Smeagol saying that they likened his image to that of an 800 year-old heriod addict. let that be a lesson to us all, lol. __________________ "I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." "As epic as you are, we must adjourn this meeting and return in the future"

09-17-2003, 05:01 PM	#11
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	I think everyone did a great job acting. I didn't like some of the character changes PJ made, but the actors and actresses did a fine job doing what they were asked to do. After the first two movies, I think I've been impressed the most by Sean Bean as Boromir. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

09-17-2003, 09:16 PM	#12
Elladan and Elrohir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Halls of Mandos Posts: 332	As far as which actor looks the most like his character, I would have to say Viggo Mortenson as Aragorn. He IS Aragorn!<P>The dude who plays Elrond (can't remember what his name is right now) is awesome too. They're all awesome! __________________ "If you're referring to the incident with the dragon, I was barely involved. All I did was give your uncle a little nudge out of the door." THE HOBBIT - IT'S COMING

09-17-2003, 11:18 PM	#13
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	Frodo is my personal favorite in the film just because I feel so sorry for the poor guy. The way that Elijah acts out the charater is different from what I though of the charater during the first time I read the books, but I still like it. <BR>And Gandalf is my favorite because in regards to the books, his charater was right on. So in my opinion the two best charaters in the movies are Gandalf and Frodo, but I like all the others just as much too.<P>P.S. <B>Elladan and Elrohir</B>, the actor that played Elrond so well is Hugo Weaving __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

09-18-2003, 12:12 AM	#14
Grimkû the Blood-Axe Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 28	For me;<P>FotR: <B>Legolas</B><P>TTT: <B>Gollum/Smeagol</B><P>Gollums everything you would think he to be after reading the books. Whilst Legolas is just awesome. I also like the orcs for some reason but that doesnt mean i dont like seeing them get caned by the fellowship and company. __________________ The end comes, drums, drums in the deep...they are coming. Grimkû the Blood-Axe - Talented Ringwraith.

09-18-2003, 07:13 AM	#15
Aethelwine Wight Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In Anórien, just outside Edoras, on a horse I "borrowed"... Posts: 150	Owh, I feel so stupid! How could I forget!<P>Miranda Otto plays Eowyn very good, to. Eowyn was always my favourite in the books, and she is just great in the movies. I like her expanded role as well.<P>Namarie!<P>Aethelwine. __________________ Nelly, I am Heathcliff! He's always, always in my mind--not as a pleasure, any more than I am always a pleasure to myself, but as my own being. - Catherine to Nelly, Wuthering Heights

09-18-2003, 12:52 PM	#16
Daisy Brambleburr Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 334	Boromir is my favorite book and movie character. Sean Bean was amazing and really made me look twice at book-Boromir. I realised he was much deeper and more complex than some people made out. At first he can come across as evil and like he's up to no good. He was played wonderfully and I have a soft spot for anyone with flaws in their character (like Boromir). I think it makes them more interesting. Gibbers on with random praise for some time<P>I just think Boromir's great. Jump on the bandwagon! __________________ 'What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve? Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve.'

09-18-2003, 01:22 PM	#17
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I think Sean Astin's portrayal of Sam was the best performance, with Sean Bean as Boromir a close second and Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn third.<P>I also must disagree with a few of you and say that I thought Elijah Wood's performance as Frodo was quite good, but nowhere near the best. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

09-18-2003, 02:29 PM	#18
Gimpel the Fool Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Les Etats-Unis Posts: 17	Yay!! i'm happy my discussion has piqued the interest of so many people. Gosh, I think the guy who played Eomer (Karl something...forgot...) was right-on, if you understand me. __________________ "I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." "As epic as you are, we must adjourn this meeting and return in the future"

09-18-2003, 02:47 PM	#19
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	Karl Urban. Yeh, he was super! He had a great ferocity about him. Very warrior-like. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

09-18-2003, 05:00 PM	#20
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	I though Eomer was really well done. All my friend (not a man of many words) would say was, "That guys cool." I would've <B>loved</B> to see him in action at Helm's Deep (more than a few seconds), but oh well (that's a rather small change really if we're looking at TTT).

09-18-2003, 08:32 PM	#21
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	Are we talking characters or actors?<P>They once asked many of the cast members about their favorite character, or which movie was their favorite. One of them (Sean Astin?) responded and said "That's like asking which CHILD do you like better?" I can't answer which character.<P>If we're talking which ACTOR, though, I'd have to say Sean Astin. He seems to be the most genuine of the group. The rest have been in many unpleasant movies, and Elijah Wood swears like crazy. __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

09-19-2003, 09:02 AM	#22
kboleen Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northwest Florida Posts: 27	Ian Mckellan did such a wonderful job as Gandalf in both movies. He really deserved the Oscar for his FOTR performance especially. I thought he pegged the difference between Gandalf the Gray (very wise and a little grumpy) and Gandalf the White (very wise and beyond grumpiness) to a "T".

09-19-2003, 10:09 AM	#23
samrohan Wight Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Touring Minas Tirith with Gimli and Legolas Posts: 107	The actress whose name I cannot remember who portrayed EOWYN. Just brilliant. __________________ I can't believe I have not watched the return of the king yet.

09-19-2003, 10:12 AM	#24
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	I think we're talking characters, although your reasons for liking them can tie in with how they're acted.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>and Elijah Wood swears like crazy.<BR><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> <P>True, but don't most actors?

09-19-2003, 11:55 AM	#25
Aethelwine Wight Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In Anórien, just outside Edoras, on a horse I "borrowed"... Posts: 150	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR><BR>The actress whose name I cannot remember who portrayed EOWYN. Just brilliant.<BR><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>That was Miranda Otto, Samrohan. Indeed, she was great.<P>I'm also starting to like Karl Urban more and more every time I see TT.<P>Bye bye!<P>Aethelwine.<p>[ September 19, 2003: Message edited by: Aethelwine ] __________________ Nelly, I am Heathcliff! He's always, always in my mind--not as a pleasure, any more than I am always a pleasure to myself, but as my own being. - Catherine to Nelly, Wuthering Heights

09-19-2003, 12:54 PM	#26
Gimpel the Fool Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Les Etats-Unis Posts: 17	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>this is for both the actors and the characters. if you feel like commenting on the actors, by all means, go right ahead. if the characters are what strikes your fancy, then have a ball and talk about them... whatever one feels like (as long as it pertains to Tolkien in some way, of course) __________________ "I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." "As epic as you are, we must adjourn this meeting and return in the future"

09-19-2003, 01:00 PM	#27
Iarhen Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Laurelindorenan Posts: 225	In order:<P>1. Galadriel. Cate does such a wonderful job... a truly regal look with beauty, sadness and power-induced respect.<P>2. Gandalf. Ian again... hes wonderful... Second only to Galadriel cause I love how Galadriel looks!<P>3. Samwise... such a faithful companion... such a great friend... but sometimes he acts like he was more than just a friend...<P>4. Gollum... tragedy embodied... Poor guy...<P>5. Arwen... beautiful...<P>5. Aragorn... hes just HOT! __________________ "In place of a Dark Lord you will have a Queen! Not dark but beatiful and terrible as the Dawn! Treacherous as the sea! Stronger than the foundations of the Earth! All shall love me and despair!" --- Galadriel when tempted by the One Ring.

09-19-2003, 01:40 PM	#28
Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Up a tree somewhere in Caras Galadhon...or England Posts: 364	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> quote:<BR>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR>and Elijah Wood swears like crazy.<P>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<P>True, but don't most actors? <P> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Well Orlando does for a start, so probably yeah <P>I loved Éowyn in TTT, she brought the character alive for me.<BR>FotR? That'd have to be Legolas.... But seriously no, I'd say Gandalf. Is it only me who always thinks of Gandalf as the Grey rather than the White? (Like just generally). __________________ '"Forweg can lead you no longer; for he is dead...I slew him...I will govern this fellowship now, or leave it." "As it was when he joined us, so it is again. He kills to make room."'

09-19-2003, 01:53 PM	#29
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	The question wasn't which actor you like best, rather which <I>performance</I> you thought was best (or which written characterization, I suppose, though performance usually affects us more). Discussions about the personal lives and habits of actors is discouraged on the Downs.<P>I was most impressed by Sam/Sean Astin, Boromir/Sean Bean, and Sméagol/Andy Serkis.<p>[ September 19, 2003: Message edited by: Diamond18 ] __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

09-19-2003, 02:28 PM	#30
Gimpel the Fool Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Les Etats-Unis Posts: 17	Well, i must agree that Andy Serkis did awesome. I mean, he DID win the MTV Movie Award for best computer-generated character right? he's so life-like, it's amazing. __________________ "I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." "As epic as you are, we must adjourn this meeting and return in the future"

09-19-2003, 07:19 PM	#31
arianrod Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wandering Hobbiton, smiling at the hobbits & trying to sell them vacuum cleaners Posts: 215	Sam is my outstanding favorite in the books and Sean Astin did a excellent job of portraying his character, but in close second is Boromir (in both book and movie). <P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Boromir is my favorite book and movie character. Sean Bean was amazing and really made me look twice at book-Boromir. I realised he was much deeper and more complex than some people made out.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Well said, Daisy, I completely agree. __________________ Eenie, meanie, Samwise Gamgee, Staring after pretty Rosie, If she calls, watch him blush, then turn and leave in a rush. You want to join the Citadel... You know you do... Do the Wave for Boromir the Disco King!