Miranda Otto as Eowyn, Lady of Rohan - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Rindoien, elf of Lothlorien · 05-01-2003, 06:25 AM

I really admire Miranda Otto's portrayal of the Lady of Rohan. I think that suttle magnificence and beauty really gets you into the character of Eowyn. What does everyone else think?

Finnguala · 05-01-2003, 07:14 AM

I think Miranda was the right person. I really like her. nice avatar!

Peri · 05-01-2003, 10:13 AM

As for appearance, she made a perfect Eowyn. But she seems a little childish to me in the movies. I liked her a great deal more in the books.

Meela · 05-01-2003, 11:54 AM

I liked her portrayal to an extent (I'm not a huge fan of those sorts of headstrong warrior women) but generally it was quite good.

The Only Real Estel · 05-01-2003, 12:19 PM

I thought her looks fell WAY short of what they're portrayed as in the books, but you can't always find actors to suit that sort of billing ( Arwen also fell way short). Those are just my opinions though (and I'm sure I'll catch a lot of flak for it too! ) *The Only Real Estel puts on his flak-proof vest. [ May 01, 2003: Message edited by: The Only Real Estel ]

Lily Bracegirdle · 05-01-2003, 05:31 PM

I really liked her vulnerability and hope to see more of her strength soon. Miranda Otto also played Eowyn's feelings for Aragorn with the right amout of restraint. I was afraid she was going to be throwing herself at him, but she wasn't too overt.The Official Down's thread on this topic is <A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=001449" TARGET=_blank>here.</A>-Lily

Cibbwin · 05-01-2003, 05:48 PM

I loved Miranda Otto as Eowyn. She has that rugged beauty Eowyn needs, living in a place such as Rohan. She played the romance well enough that, as Lily said, she didn't throw herself at him, but with enough emotion to show that she really loved him. And she played the strong side of Eowyn very well.

Lhunardawen · 05-02-2003, 02:31 AM

I really like the way Miranda Otto portrayed Eowyn. Do you think she and the one who portrayed Faramir (sorry, I don't know his name) look good together?

Meela · 05-02-2003, 03:59 AM

It's David Wenham, and I totally agree!

The Evenstar · 05-04-2003, 04:48 AM

I absolutely agree! Yup, Mirada Otto was one of the best-casted characters of the film (I think )She did portray Eowyn well, but maybe a little more bravery, and, as Peri said, a little less childish. But on the whole, I must commend her for that!

Arathiriel · 05-04-2003, 10:23 AM

I thought Miranda Otto did a TERRIFIC job playing Eowyn in TTT and I look forward to seeing her again in ROTK - and incidentially I think that she and Faramir will go well together....can't wait to see how their portion of the storyline is handled!!!~~*~~ Frodo's face was peaceful, the marks of fear and care had left it; but it looked old, old and beautiful, as if the chiseling of the shaping years was now revealed in many fine lines that had before been hidden, though the identity of the face was not changed. Not that Sam Gamgee put it that way to himself. He shook his head, as if finding words useless, and murmured: 'I love him. He's like that, and sometimes it shines through, somehow. But I love him, whether or no.'Samwise Gamgee Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit LOTR: The Two Towers~~*~~ Visit the RingLeaders Fanfic Archive at: <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/ringleaders7/RL.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/ringleaders7/RL.html</A>

Luinalatawen · 05-04-2003, 06:00 PM

She was great! She wasn't exactly what I pictured, but was excellent nonetheless.[ May 04, 2003: Message edited by: Luinalatawen ]

Lalaith · 05-04-2003, 06:24 PM

I thought she looked lovely but I have to disagree on the portrayal. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Then it seemed to Gimli and Legolas who were nearby that she wept, and in one so stern and proud that seemed the more grievous. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Miranda Otto as Eowyn was not remotely stern and proud. We have already seen her weep, and giggle, and flirt, so the harrowing scene when she weeeps and falls on her knees before Aragorn, when he is leaving for the paths of the dead (if they keep it in at all) will not have much resonance, I fear.

GaladrieloftheOlden · 05-04-2003, 07:50 PM

I agree totally with Lalaith, and I couldn't have said it better. Or that well, for that matter ~Menelien

Arvedui · 05-04-2003, 11:46 PM

I first saw Miranda in a bit part in Thin Red Line and it was the only part of that movie that caught my interest. When I heard she was cast as Eowyn, I was confident she would do a fair job, but after seeing Two Towers, I thought she did an EXCELLENT job!

Everdawn · 05-05-2003, 01:29 AM

OH MY GOD! I met Mira in real life at a premier in Sydney and sh eis just the nicest person! She is the perfect Éowyn. And all thoes who live in Australia, who love Faramir, David Wenham is in seachange..Diver Dan! how cool is that?... anyway... these's my bit of excitement for now...

NinjaFerret · 05-05-2003, 01:17 PM

She did a wonderful job with the character, but in my mind, I saw Eowyn as not quite so... round-faced. More chiseled regal features. Closer to Geena Davis. Ah well. It still worked.

Beruthiel · 05-06-2003, 02:27 AM

I think that Miranda Otto did the best job she could as Eowyn but I don't think she had the right look, not as beautiful as I thought she was going to be (not to say that Miranda Otto isn't beautiful, just in a different way). That got me thinking though, if someone else was going to play Eowyn, who would you choose? I can't think of anyone else at the moment...

GaladrieloftheOlden · 05-06-2003, 09:42 AM

I think she seemed like a gossipy schoolgirl (not that there's anything bad about that. I'm one ), which I don't think went with her character. She's a good actress, but I just don't think this was the right role.~Menelien

Meela · 05-06-2003, 12:54 PM

*puts her hand up and giggles*I would love to try out as Eowyn. I flatter myself too much, and you would all disagree, but I can do tragic, and I'm blonde... which is a start on the looks... I can do dresses! And I'm not too bad with a sword...*puts hand down, embarrassed and giggles nervously*Oh, and I adore Viggo Mortensen and David Wenham, so I would have no problem with my co-stars

05-01-2003, 06:25 AM	#1
Rindoien, elf of Lothlorien Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wales...hrumph, wish it was Lorien.. Posts: 89	Miranda Otto as Eowyn, Lady of Rohan I really admire Miranda Otto's portrayal of the Lady of Rohan. I think that suttle magnificence and beauty really gets you into the character of Eowyn. What does everyone else think? __________________ "And he sang to them, now in the Elven tongue, now in the speech of the West, until their hearts, wounded with sweet words, overflowed, and their joy was like swords, and they passed in thought out to regions where pain and delight flow together and tears are the very wine of blessedness."

05-01-2003, 07:14 AM	#2
Finnguala Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 124	I think Miranda was the right person. I really like her. <P>nice avatar! __________________ ~'Autha Lun Tana Voima Te Vereni Vahve Maksi'~

05-01-2003, 10:13 AM	#3
Peri Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 124	As for appearance, she made a perfect Eowyn. But she seems a little childish to me in the movies. I liked her a great deal more in the books. __________________ "Ah, but I'll begowk ye there!" cried the gentleman. "Play me false, and I'll play you cunning."

05-01-2003, 11:54 AM	#4
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	I liked her portrayal to an extent (I'm not a huge fan of those sorts of headstrong warrior women) but generally it was quite good. __________________ '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.

05-01-2003, 12:19 PM	#5
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	I thought her looks fell WAY short of what they're portrayed as in the books, but you can't always find actors to suit that sort of billing ( Arwen also fell way short). Those are just my opinions though (and I'm sure I'll catch a lot of flak for it too! ) *The Only Real Estel puts on his flak-proof vest. <p>[ May 01, 2003: Message edited by: The Only Real Estel ]

05-01-2003, 05:31 PM	#6
Lily Bracegirdle Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bree Posts: 210	I really liked her vulnerability and hope to see more of her strength soon. Miranda Otto also played Eowyn's feelings for Aragorn with the right amout of restraint. I was afraid she was going to be throwing herself at him, but she wasn't too overt.<P>The Official Down's thread on this topic is <A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=001449" TARGET=_blank>here.</A><P>-Lily __________________ "But nay: the praise of the praiseworthy is above all rewards." - Faramir

05-01-2003, 05:48 PM	#7
Cibbwin Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 145	I loved Miranda Otto as Eowyn. She has that rugged beauty Eowyn needs, living in a place such as Rohan. She played the romance well enough that, as Lily said, she didn't throw herself at him, but with enough emotion to show that she really loved him. And she played the strong side of Eowyn very well. __________________ The Warrior Hobbit Nîn o Chithaeglir, lasto beth daer; Rimmo nîn Bruinen, dan in Ulaer!

05-02-2003, 02:31 AM	#8
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I really like the way Miranda Otto portrayed Eowyn. Do you think she and the one who portrayed Faramir (sorry, I don't know his name) look good together?

05-02-2003, 03:59 AM	#9
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	It's David Wenham, and I totally agree! __________________ '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.

05-04-2003, 04:48 AM	#10
The Evenstar Wight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rivendell Posts: 103	I absolutely agree! Yup, Mirada Otto was one of the best-casted characters of the film (I think )<P>She did portray Eowyn well, but maybe a little more bravery, and, as Peri said, a little less childish. But on the whole, I must commend her for that! __________________ "The love of the Elves for their land and their works is deeper than the deeps of the sea." - Galadriel

05-04-2003, 10:23 AM	#11
Arathiriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Blessed Realm Posts: 284	I thought Miranda Otto did a <B>TERRIFIC</B> job playing Eowyn in TTT and I look forward to seeing her again in ROTK - and incidentially I think that she and Faramir will go well together....can't wait to see how their portion of the storyline is handled!!!<P>~~~~<BR>Frodo's face was peaceful, the marks of fear and care had left it; but it looked old, old and beautiful, as if the chiseling of the shaping years was now revealed in many fine lines that had before been hidden, though the identity of the face was not changed. Not that Sam Gamgee put it that way to himself. He shook his head, as if finding words useless, and murmured: 'I love him. He's like that, and sometimes it shines through, somehow. But I love him, whether or no.'<P>Samwise Gamgee<BR>Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit<BR>LOTR: The Two Towers<P>~~~~<BR>Visit the RingLeaders Fanfic Archive at: <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/ringleaders7/RL.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/ringleaders7/RL.html</A> __________________ 'I love him. He's like that, and sometimes it shines through, somehow. But I love him, whether or no.' - Samwise Gamgee

05-04-2003, 06:00 PM	#12
Luinalatawen Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 122	She was great! She wasn't exactly what I pictured, but was excellent nonetheless.<p>[ May 04, 2003: Message edited by: Luinalatawen ] __________________ My philosophy: A chapter of a Tolkien book a day keeps Sauron's hitmen away.

05-04-2003, 06:24 PM	#13
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I thought she looked lovely but I have to disagree on the portrayal. <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Then it seemed to Gimli and Legolas who were nearby that she wept, and in<BR>one so stern and proud that seemed the more grievous. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR> Miranda Otto as Eowyn was not remotely stern and proud. We have already seen her weep, and giggle, and flirt, so the harrowing scene when she weeeps and falls on her knees before Aragorn, when he is leaving for the paths of the dead (if they keep it in at all) will not have much resonance, I fear. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

05-04-2003, 07:50 PM	#14
GaladrieloftheOlden Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Massachusetts - digging up a bottomless hole, searching for something that's not there... Posts: 1,514	I agree totally with Lalaith, and I couldn't have said it better. Or that well, for that matter <P>~Menelien __________________ "Glue... very powerful stuff."

05-04-2003, 11:46 PM	#15
Arvedui Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Annúminas Posts: 56	I first saw Miranda in a bit part in Thin Red Line and it was the only part of that movie that caught my interest. When I heard she was cast as Eowyn, I was confident she would do a fair job, but after seeing Two Towers, I thought she did an EXCELLENT job! __________________ When Elendil fell, Isildur departed to take up the high kingship of his father, and committed the rule of the south in like manner to the son of his brother. He did not relinquish his royalty in Gondor, nor intend that the realm of Elendil should be divided forever.

05-05-2003, 01:29 AM	#16
Everdawn Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the sand dunes outside of Ilium, watching it burn. Posts: 1,291	OH MY GOD! I met Mira in real life at a premier in Sydney and sh eis just the nicest person! She is the perfect Éowyn. And all thoes who live in Australia, who love Faramir, David Wenham is in seachange..Diver Dan! how cool is that?... anyway... these's my bit of excitement for now... __________________ "Athena, stepping up behind him, visible to no one but Achillies, gripped his red-gold hair. Startled he made a half turn, and he knew her upon the instant for Athena." ~The Iliad~ ~My lord, Éomer~

05-05-2003, 01:17 PM	#17
NinjaFerret Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 31	She did a wonderful job with the character, but in my mind, I saw Eowyn as not quite so... round-faced. More chiseled regal features. Closer to Geena Davis. Ah well. It still worked. __________________ "An epitaph is a belated advertisement for a line of goods that have been permanently discontinued." - Irvin S. Cobb

05-06-2003, 02:27 AM	#18
Beruthiel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Set adrift on the Great Sea Posts: 373	I think that Miranda Otto did the best job she could as Eowyn but I don't think she had the right look, not as beautiful as I thought she was going to be (not to say that Miranda Otto isn't beautiful, just in a different way). That got me thinking though, if someone else was going to play Eowyn, who would you choose? I can't think of anyone else at the moment... __________________ ~I am not young enough to know everything~ Oscar Wilde

05-06-2003, 09:42 AM	#19
GaladrieloftheOlden Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Massachusetts - digging up a bottomless hole, searching for something that's not there... Posts: 1,514	I think she seemed like a gossipy schoolgirl (not that there's anything bad about that. I'm one ), which I don't think went with her character. She's a good actress, but I just don't think this was the right role.<P>~Menelien __________________ "Glue... very powerful stuff."

05-06-2003, 12:54 PM	#20
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	puts her hand up and giggles<P>I would love to try out as Eowyn. I flatter myself too much, and you would all disagree, but I can do tragic, and I'm blonde... which is a start on the looks... I can do dresses! And I'm not too bad with a sword...<P>puts hand down, embarrassed and giggles nervously<P>Oh, and I adore Viggo Mortensen and David Wenham, so I would have no problem with my co-stars __________________ '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.