What do u think of Frodo?? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Frodosgirl · 05-06-2002, 06:45 AM

I simply adore Frodo and Elijah wood (for those who dont know who he is: he plays Frodo) Dont u agree with me he is one of the most talented actors as well as orlando Bloom! sigh . . i just dream about being rescued by Frodo! and go on journeys and have adventures! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 'Now sam don't hinder me! The others will be coming back at any minute. If they catch me here , i shall never have the heart or the chance to get off. But i must go at once. It's the only way.' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - :

Nufaciel · 05-06-2002, 09:05 AM

I've always liked Frodo, and I think that Elijah Wood was an excellent pick for the character. (Love those eyes!) Elijah is an exceptional actor, and I can't wait to see him develop the Frodo character more in the next two movies.

Frodo Baggins · 05-06-2002, 09:23 AM

You have all just taken the words out of my mouth. Oh yeah!! Gotta love those eyes!! I love the way he smiles with his whole face. It starts slow then breaks forth in beauty. I know someone who says he is ugly. I think she needs her eyes examined and she needs a CAT-scan

Hanna_Gamgee · 05-06-2002, 09:28 AM

I agree with all of you. Frodo is the best character. Elijah was the perfect for the role. His eyes are very expressive.

05-06-2002, 09:31 AM

Frodo is a great character. Only one problem I have with the Frodo in the movie. Over half the time Elijah Wood (I love his eyes!) looks like he is on an acid trip. Was I the only one that caught that? Nurumla

Eärendil · 05-06-2002, 12:08 PM

I agree with you all, you´ve said everything that I think. He´s just the perfect Frodo... Well, I won´t say I agree with Nurumla though, but..

Sharia · 05-06-2002, 12:19 PM

Nurumla - Frodo was stabbed by one of the black riders, he was supposed to look like that

05-06-2002, 01:24 PM

to be honest i didnt like elijah wood! i dont think he is that good lookin ! i much prefer orlando bloom now he is gorgeous! (sorry thats my opinion)!

piosenniel · 05-06-2002, 01:55 PM

frodo was never one of my favorite characters - he is too quiet a hero for me. i prefer that larger, more swashbuckling types.

Enedhil · 05-06-2002, 03:58 PM

Aragorn, perhaps, Piosenniel? With a side-dish of Boromir?

Tigerlily Gamgee · 05-06-2002, 05:30 PM

I think that Frodo is a very well written character because of how he grows due to what he is going through. Elijah Wood did a good job in the movie. I am very pleased with his performance.

NinjaFerret · 05-07-2002, 02:54 PM

Never mind Wood's physical appearance. Frodo is my favorite type of hero. I don't really go for the large swashbuckling type... It's the more intellectual and quietly driven that pull me in and make me feel sympathetic. I think part of it is that (even tho I've read the books) you generally do not know Frodo's capabilities. He's quiet, modest, and has an understated grasp on people -or should I say hobbits?- that makes him capable of his task. He is a hero without all the cliches.

Dimwilwareniel · 05-07-2002, 04:45 PM

Frodo is one of my favorite characters in the LotR series other than Pippin, Aragorn, and Legolas. sigh... I think that Elijah Wood was a good actor for Frodo's part(I LOVE his eyes)he was serious acting and he didn't say too much.(Which I think are some of Frodo qualities) One of the reasons why I like Frodo so much is because he doesn't seem to brag about being the hero chosen to destroy the ring. I don't care whether or not Frodo was played by Elijah,he's one of the best characters by himself!!

gollum*elf*pup · 05-08-2002, 02:12 PM

sure, Frodo's cool. (AHHH! Elijah's eyes are SCARY!) [ May 08, 2002: Message edited by: gollum*elf*pup ]

Child of the 7th Age · 05-09-2002, 05:23 PM

Ninja Ferret on Frodo: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>He is a hero without all the cliches. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Nicely said. I totally agree.sharon, the 7th age hobbit

Airetauriel · 05-10-2002, 09:20 AM

Frodo is a great character, a very well written character, one that you feel you come to know through his adventures but at the end can still surprise you. Frodo is not a character that you think of when reading in physical terms, but in the film, the physicality of all the roles was one of the main considerations. I have no complaints with Elijah Wood's portrayal. He certainly didn't look like a man - very hobbit like, but he acted the part well, even though Frodo's part was belittled in the film and he was portrayed as much weaker than he is written in the book. But I'm sorry people, there is something slightly twisted about fancying people from LOTR in my opinion! Maybe it;s because I've been obsessed with these characters from a very early age, but to get to the point of drooling over anyone from Middle Earth, or even the actors that play them....well it just seems wrong. Like fancying people from the Bible! Leave them alone!!! LOTR is asexual! You are tainting it!!! Sorry you guys, I'm just very strange. Does anyone else know what I mean?Airetauriel

Lanniae of the Axe · 05-10-2002, 10:37 AM

Let's not get Frodo and Elijah Wood mixed up!!!!!Wood was an excellent choice, he is very good-looking and an awesome actor. Frodo is, I must say, the BEST character in LOTR. You can't like LOTR and not like Frodo. It's just wrong. You can like other people, too, but if you don't care for Frodo, you don't care for the Fate of Middle-Earth, etc. Frodo is very complex and very brave, I love him!...Although, I have to admit, when I first read it in 6th grade after reading and loving and re-reading the Hobbit about a billion times, I almost hated Frodo at first because I was like "Where's Bilbo? I wnat Bilbo! Give me Bilboooo!!!" It was really funny.But now I'm over that. Frodo very good guy. Savior of all Middle earth! Yeah! --Lanniae PS: THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ELIJAH WOOD AND FRODO BAGGINS!!!!!!!

Cimmerian · 05-12-2002, 06:07 AM

Frodo Baggins is short, squat and hairy...um...that's all I can think of!

Daniel Telcontar · 05-12-2002, 06:15 AM

Frodo is a hero, I admit. The kind of hero that do not kill, but grant life. That might be very good in real life, but a bit boring in a movie. In a movie heroes like Aragorn a much better, because they are so cool to watch in action, instead of Frodo who goes into chok whenever danger is near.

NinjaFerret · 05-12-2002, 08:15 AM

I just took this class and we focused quite a bit on classic vs romantic heroes, and now I'm going to try to take it one step further and bring in modern heroes. Classic heroes: Physically imposing, handsome, do things purely for glory, honor, fame, hubris (too much pride, usually fatal in the long run) often a huge part of their character, feels nothing but a desire to gain glory.The romantic heroes brought women into the picture; women were a source of strength (knight fighting, knight gets wounded, sees his maiden praying for him, finds strength, kills bad guy). So now love was part of their emotional repertoire (sp?).Modern heroes... are usually thinkers. They are the underdog, the "geeky" kid in class who through his/her mental prowess saves someone from some great evil. The modern hero triumphs through self-discovery, realizing what he/she is capable of, or conversely, the fallen hero realizes his/her abilities too late ("The Hours," by Michael Cunningham).So Frodo embodies almost all of those categories. The only thing he doesn't do is find love with the opposite sex; no "fine amour." He physically toughens up to the point where he emerges as one who could be a classic hero, yet he has a thoughtfulness and sensitivity that makes him more modern and emotionally accessible.(Hah hah! Little does my brain know that in this disguised slacking off, I was studying! This is great! Hee hee heeee... )

Lanniae of the Axe · 05-13-2002, 07:45 AM

Wow, really cool point there, NinjaFerret! kudos!

Road Dog22 · 05-13-2002, 10:21 AM

i don't really like frodo or any of the other hobbits they make them look kinda girlie in the movie

Guinevere · 05-19-2002, 03:24 PM

I like the character of Frodo very much in the book (Though my favourite is Sam), but I had no visual image of him in my mind before seeing the movie (with a good deal of scepticism) I think that Elijah Wood impersonates Frodo ideally - for me, Frodo will forever have Elijah`s face now. Without many words, his extremely expressive face and his soulful eyes convey Frodos feelings, fears and doubts in a way that touches the heart. I agree with Airetauriel that in the movie, Frodo`s part was belittled and he`s more passive than in the book. In a film it is, of course, much easier to display active and fighting heroes! But Frodo`s strength (i.e. resistance to the ring) is just that he is so modest and unselfish. He has absolutely no ambition and desire for power or honour. He hasn`t put himself forward for this quest and he undertakes it only because he loves his country and wants to save it, even if he has to sacrifice himself.

Arwen Imladris · 05-19-2002, 03:47 PM

It is so hard to compare the characters, they are all so different, they are all heros, but I always thought that Frodo was the best.Elijah Wood is a great actor, I love those eyes! My only complaint is that Frodo is supposed to be a 50 year old who could look like 33 because of the ring, Elijah Wood does not look like he is 33. That is my only complaint, everything else about him is awesome! [Arwen Imladris gives thretening looks at Frodo and Elijah bashers]If you don't want him, don't claim him. And keep your mouth shut! Sorry, I mean that in the nicest posibble sence!

Morquesse · 05-19-2002, 04:14 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> My only complaint is that Frodo is supposed to be a 50 year old who could look like 33 because of the ring, Elijah Wood does not look like he is 33. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I have thought of this myself, what does everyone else think?And I LOVE Frodo in the book! I don't know why, I just do! And personaly, I prefer weak, humble heroes to swashbuckling ones. ~M

VanimaEdhel · 05-19-2002, 05:31 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> My only complaint is that Frodo is supposed to be a 50 year old who could look like 33 because of the ring, Elijah Wood does not look like he is 33. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You have to remember that hobbits probably age at different rates, anyway. Remember: they in general live longer than humans and come of age at 33! So: he could have very well looked as he did at 33 as he did in the movie. The only thing I didn't like was the 17 years that disappeared between Frodo getting the ring and leaving with it in the movie. It was much more urgent seeming, which was good for the tension in the movie, I guess...instead of "oh...better get rid of the dang ring now!", like it was in the beginning of FotR: the book.And, I think that, of all the actors I can think of now, Elijah Wood was the best choice. As were most of the actors they got! I can't think of better choices right now.

gollum*elf*pup · 05-19-2002, 05:35 PM

LOL. Lij makes a funny hobbit. (with v. scary eyes)

Guinevere · 05-20-2002, 01:27 PM

Some of my friends also say that Elijah Wood looks too young and cute for a hobbit. I agree completely with VanimaEdhel`s argument. Frodo stops ageing when he gets the ring at his coming-of-age-party (for hobbits 33 years), that would make him look like a human of about 20, wouldn`t it ? Anyhow, I never pictured Frodo as very manly... As for looking too cute, well Frodo is described as "fairer than most (hobbits)" in the prancing Pony. And later, when he is lying apparently dead under Cirith Ungol it is said that "his face was pale but beautiful with an elvish beauty" That, I think, is very appropriate!

Lotrelf · 03-08-2014, 03:48 AM

I like him! He's my favorite character. The true hero of the books is Frodo.

Pervinca Took · 03-08-2014, 12:06 PM

Well said, Lotrelf! And welcome to the Downs.

Lotrelf · 03-08-2014, 08:09 PM

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Well said, Lotrelf! And welcome to the Downs.

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05-06-2002, 06:45 AM	#1
Frodosgirl Pile O'Bones Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hobbiton Posts: 15	What do u think of Frodo?? I simply adore Frodo and Elijah wood (for those who dont know who he is: he plays Frodo)<BR>Dont u agree with me he is one of the most talented actors as well as orlando Bloom! sigh . . i just dream about being rescued by Frodo! and go on journeys and have adventures!<BR> <BR> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<BR>'Now sam don't hinder me! The others will be coming back at any minute. If they catch me here , i shall never have the heart or the chance to get off. But i must go at once. It's the only way.'<BR> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - : __________________ When darkness falls and you cant see believe in yourself and you will find your way. 'May it be' by Enya

05-06-2002, 09:05 AM	#2
Nufaciel Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 133	I've always liked Frodo, and I think that Elijah Wood was an excellent pick for the character. (Love those eyes!) Elijah is an exceptional actor, and I can't wait to see him develop the Frodo character more in the next two movies. __________________ Member of Pervy Elf Fanciers Anonymous...I need professional help.

05-06-2002, 09:23 AM	#3
Frodo Baggins Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bag-End, Under-Hill, Hobbiton-across-the Water Posts: 606	You have all just taken the words out of my mouth. Oh yeah!! Gotta love those eyes!!<BR>I love the way he smiles with his whole face. It starts slow then breaks forth in beauty. I know someone who says he is ugly. I think she needs her eyes examined and she needs a CAT-scan __________________ "I'm your huckleberry....that's just my game."

05-06-2002, 09:28 AM	#4
Hanna_Gamgee Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Shire section of Antarctica Posts: 37	I agree with all of you. Frodo is the best character. Elijah was the perfect for the role. His eyes are very expressive. __________________ Aragorn: 'Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come. In this place will I abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world.

05-06-2002, 09:31 AM	#5
Nurumla Guest Posts: n/a	Frodo is a great character. Only one problem I have with the Frodo in the movie. Over half the time Elijah Wood (I love his eyes!) looks like he is on an acid trip. Was I the only one that caught that? <P>Nurumla

05-06-2002, 12:08 PM	#6
Eärendil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor (RtL: 1220 miles) Posts: 562	I agree with you all, you´ve said everything that I think. He´s just the perfect Frodo... <BR>Well, I won´t say I agree with Nurumla though, but.. __________________ Jag ska aldrig göra dig illa. Inte igen. Åtminstone inte mycket, åtminstone inte hårt. Kommer du ihåg? Då vi fortfarande kunde skratta, le på ett äkta vis. Jag tänker på det ibland. Det smärtar. För aldrig har du väl varit. Längre bort. Från mig.

05-06-2002, 12:19 PM	#7
Sharia Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 20	Nurumla - Frodo was stabbed by one of the black riders, he was supposed to look like that

05-06-2002, 01:24 PM	#8
nilturiel Guest Posts: n/a	to be honest i didnt like elijah wood! i dont think he is that good lookin ! i much prefer orlando bloom now he is gorgeous! (sorry thats my opinion)!

05-06-2002, 01:55 PM	#9
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	frodo was never one of my favorite characters - he is too quiet a hero for me. i prefer that larger, more swashbuckling types. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

05-06-2002, 03:58 PM	#10
Enedhil Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 102	Aragorn, perhaps, Piosenniel? With a side-dish of Boromir? __________________ Meanwhile these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love. And the greatest of these is Love.

05-06-2002, 05:30 PM	#11
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	I think that Frodo is a very well written character because of how he grows due to what he is going through. Elijah Wood did a good job in the movie. I am very pleased with his performance. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

05-07-2002, 02:54 PM	#12
NinjaFerret Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 31	Never mind Wood's physical appearance. Frodo is my favorite type of hero. I don't really go for the large swashbuckling type... It's the more intellectual and quietly driven that pull me in and make me feel sympathetic. I think part of it is that (even tho I've read the books) you generally do not know Frodo's capabilities. He's quiet, modest, and has an understated grasp on people -or should I say hobbits?- that makes him capable of his task. He is a hero without all the cliches. __________________ "An epitaph is a belated advertisement for a line of goods that have been permanently discontinued." - Irvin S. Cobb

05-07-2002, 04:45 PM	#13
Dimwilwareniel Pile O'Bones Join Date: May 2002 Location: The dense forests of Fangorn Posts: 14	Frodo is one of my favorite characters in the LotR series other than Pippin, Aragorn, and Legolas. sigh... I think that Elijah Wood was a good actor for Frodo's part(I LOVE his eyes)he was serious acting and he didn't say too much.(Which I think are some of Frodo qualities) One of the reasons why I like Frodo so much is because he doesn't seem to brag about being the hero chosen to destroy the ring. I don't care whether or not Frodo was played by Elijah,he's one of the best characters by himself!! __________________ "There has to be someone in this party with some intelligence!" --Pippin

05-08-2002, 02:12 PM	#14
gollumelfpup Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: big...scary...castle... Posts: 277	sure, Frodo's cool. (AHHH! Elijah's eyes are SCARY!) <BR> <p>[ May 08, 2002: Message edited by: gollumelfpup ] __________________ ~elfpup~ PI's evil family dog!!! I have found the chicken who is not a chicken!

05-09-2002, 05:23 PM	#15
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Ninja Ferret on Frodo:<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>He is a hero without all the cliches. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Nicely said. I totally agree.<P>sharon, the 7th age hobbit __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

05-10-2002, 09:20 AM	#16
Airetauriel Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 47	Frodo is a great character, a very well written character, one that you feel you come to know through his adventures but at the end can still surprise you. Frodo is not a character that you think of when reading in physical terms, but in the film, the physicality of all the roles was one of the main considerations. I have no complaints with Elijah Wood's portrayal. He certainly didn't look like a man - very hobbit like, but he acted the part well, even though Frodo's part was belittled in the film and he was portrayed as much weaker than he is written in the book. But I'm sorry people, there is something slightly twisted about fancying people from LOTR in my opinion! Maybe it;s because I've been obsessed with these characters from a very early age, but to get to the point of drooling over anyone from Middle Earth, or even the actors that play them....well it just seems wrong. Like fancying people from the Bible! Leave them alone!!! LOTR is asexual! You are tainting it!!! Sorry you guys, I'm just very strange. Does anyone else know what I mean?<P>Airetauriel

05-10-2002, 10:37 AM	#17
Lanniae of the Axe Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Erebor, Middle earth :) Posts: 68	Let's not get Frodo and Elijah Wood mixed up!!!!!<P>Wood was an excellent choice, he is very good-looking and an awesome actor. <P>Frodo is, I must say, the BEST character in LOTR. You can't like LOTR and not like Frodo. It's just wrong. You can like other people, too, but if you don't care for Frodo, you don't care for the Fate of Middle-Earth, etc. Frodo is very complex and very brave, I love him!<P>...Although, I have to admit, when I first read it in 6th grade after reading and loving and re-reading the Hobbit about a billion times, I almost hated Frodo at first because I was like "Where's Bilbo? I wnat Bilbo! Give me Bilboooo!!!" It was really funny.<P>But now I'm over that. Frodo very good guy. Savior of all Middle earth! Yeah! <P>--Lanniae <P>PS: <P>THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ELIJAH WOOD AND FRODO BAGGINS!!!!!!! __________________ Oh! Ooh! Join my yahoogroup: True to Tolkien!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/true2tolkien/

05-12-2002, 06:07 AM	#18
Cimmerian Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aquilonia Posts: 382	Frodo Baggins is short, squat and hairy...um...that's all I can think of! __________________ IN STEEL I TRUST, BY CROM!

05-12-2002, 06:15 AM	#19
Daniel Telcontar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 713	Frodo is a hero, I admit. The kind of hero that do not kill, but grant life. That might be very good in real life, but a bit boring in a movie. In a movie heroes like Aragorn a much better, because they are so cool to watch in action, instead of Frodo who goes into chok whenever danger is near. __________________ Two beer or not two beer, that is the question; by Shakesbeer

05-12-2002, 08:15 AM	#20
NinjaFerret Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 31	I just took this class and we focused quite a bit on classic vs romantic heroes, and now I'm going to try to take it one step further and bring in modern heroes. <P>Classic heroes: Physically imposing, handsome, do things purely for glory, honor, fame, hubris (too much pride, usually fatal in the long run) often a huge part of their character, feels nothing but a desire to gain glory.<P>The romantic heroes brought women into the picture; women were a source of strength (knight fighting, knight gets wounded, sees his maiden praying for him, finds strength, kills bad guy). So now love was part of their emotional repertoire (sp?).<P>Modern heroes... are usually thinkers. They are the underdog, the "geeky" kid in class who through his/her mental prowess saves someone from some great evil. The modern hero triumphs through self-discovery, realizing what he/she is capable of, or conversely, the fallen hero realizes his/her abilities too late ("The Hours," by Michael Cunningham).<P>So Frodo embodies almost all of those categories. The only thing he doesn't do is find love with the opposite sex; no "fine amour." He physically toughens up to the point where he emerges as one who could be a classic hero, yet he has a thoughtfulness and sensitivity that makes him more modern and emotionally accessible.<P>(Hah hah! Little does my brain know that in this disguised slacking off, I was studying! This is great! Hee hee heeee... ) __________________ "An epitaph is a belated advertisement for a line of goods that have been permanently discontinued." - Irvin S. Cobb

05-13-2002, 07:45 AM	#21
Lanniae of the Axe Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Erebor, Middle earth :) Posts: 68	Wow, really cool point there, NinjaFerret! kudos! __________________ Oh! Ooh! Join my yahoogroup: True to Tolkien!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/true2tolkien/

05-13-2002, 10:21 AM	#22
Road Dog22 Pile O'Bones Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 16	i don't really like frodo or any of the other hobbits they make them look kinda girlie in the movie

05-19-2002, 03:24 PM	#23
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	I like the character of Frodo very much in the book (Though my favourite is Sam), but I had no visual image of him in my mind before seeing the movie (with a good deal of scepticism) I think that Elijah Wood impersonates Frodo ideally - for me, Frodo will forever have Elijah`s face now. Without many words, his extremely expressive face and his soulful eyes convey Frodos feelings, fears and doubts in a way that touches the heart.<BR>I agree with Airetauriel that in the movie, Frodo`s part was belittled and he`s more passive than in the book. In a film it is, of course, much easier to display active and fighting heroes! But Frodo`s strength (i.e. resistance to the ring) is just that he is so modest and unselfish. He has absolutely no ambition and desire for power or honour. He hasn`t put himself forward for this quest and he undertakes it only because he loves his country and wants to save it, even if he has to sacrifice himself. __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

05-19-2002, 03:47 PM	#24
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	It is so hard to compare the characters, they are all so different, they are all heros, but I always thought that Frodo was the best.<P>Elijah Wood is a great actor, I love those eyes! My only complaint is that Frodo is supposed to be a 50 year old who could look like 33 because of the ring, Elijah Wood does not look like he is 33. That is my only complaint, everything else about him is awesome! <P><BR>[Arwen Imladris gives thretening looks at Frodo and Elijah bashers]<P>If you don't want him, don't claim him. And keep your mouth shut! <P><BR>Sorry, I mean that in the nicest posibble sence! __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."

05-19-2002, 04:14 PM	#25
Morquesse Wight Join Date: May 2002 Location: Past the fields we know.... Posts: 202	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> My only complaint is that Frodo is supposed to be a 50 year old who could look like 33 because of the ring, Elijah Wood does not look like he is 33. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I have thought of this myself, what does everyone else think?<P>And I LOVE Frodo in the book! I don't know why, I just do! And personaly, I prefer weak, humble heroes to swashbuckling ones. <P>~M __________________ I'm not ashamed to let you know I want this light in me to show. I'm not ashamed to speak the name of Jesus Christ.~Newsboys

05-19-2002, 05:31 PM	#26
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> My only complaint is that Frodo is supposed to be a 50 year old who could look like 33 because of the ring, Elijah Wood does not look like he is 33. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>You have to remember that hobbits probably age at different rates, anyway. Remember: they in general live longer than humans and come of age at 33! So: he could have very well looked as he did at 33 as he did in the movie. The only thing I didn't like was the 17 years that disappeared between Frodo getting the ring and leaving with it in the movie. It was much more urgent seeming, which was good for the tension in the movie, I guess...instead of "oh...better get rid of the dang ring now!", like it was in the beginning of FotR: the book.<P>And, I think that, of all the actors I can think of now, Elijah Wood was the best choice. As were most of the actors they got! I can't think of better choices right now. __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes

05-19-2002, 05:35 PM	#27
gollumelfpup Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: big...scary...castle... Posts: 277	LOL. Lij makes a funny hobbit. (with v. scary eyes)<BR> __________________ ~elfpup~ PI's evil family dog!!! I have found the chicken who is not a chicken!

05-20-2002, 01:27 PM	#28
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	Some of my friends also say that Elijah Wood looks too young and cute for a hobbit.<BR>I agree completely with VanimaEdhel`s argument. Frodo stops ageing when he gets the ring at his coming-of-age-party (for hobbits 33 years), that would make him look like a human of about 20, wouldn`t it ? Anyhow, I never pictured Frodo as very manly... As for looking too cute, well Frodo is described as "fairer than most (hobbits)" in the prancing Pony. And later, when he is lying apparently dead under Cirith Ungol it is said that "his face was pale but beautiful with an elvish beauty" That, I think, is very appropriate! __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

03-08-2014, 03:48 AM	#29
Lotrelf Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 265	I like him! He's my favorite character. The true hero of the books is Frodo.

03-08-2014, 12:06 PM	#30
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Well said, Lotrelf! And welcome to the Downs. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."