Who did their charater the most justice?

[Sauron]

I pick Chris lee, He was a wonderful Saruman.

[Sindarin]

I voted for Ian McKellen. He did a fantastic job portraying Gandalf. :thumbs:

[Grima Wormtongue]

i saw both ian and christopher, both did amazing jobs.

[Lady of the Rings]

I say Viggo. He was absolutely amazing! :thumbs:

[TheRingBearer]

So hard to choose but it has to be Gandalf. I can't imagine anyone else playing him.

[Evenstar]

I thought Hugo Weaving was good. Out of the list at the top I would say Saruman. Ian McKellan as Gandalf the White was good, but I didn't like him so much as Gandalf the Grey.

[Tar-Ancalimë]

i remember thinking that the character of boromir was the most interesting and the one to which most of us could most relate, when i read the books the very first time... i grew to like him more with each time, he's just such a fascinating man, much like me in many ways... then when the movie came out, i remember adoring sean b's portrayal of that character. i hadnt seen any of his other movies, but i fell in love with his acting... it wasnt until i saw a few other movies of his that i decided he was extremely hot, but i have always loved boromir... and sean b brought him to life for me in a way which tolkien's writing had not... therefore i voted 'other' :grin:

[Shieldmaide of Rohan]

Definetly Sir Ian as Gandalf, exactly how i had imagined him!

Although, shout-out to Andy Serkis too1.

[TheRingBearer]

Oh yeah. He may not look the part but thats not his problem lol He did a great job :thumbs:

[Lissuin]

It was a toss up between Aragorn and Boromir...but Viggo won out....i guess because I think Aragorn's leadership and inner struggle would be so hard to portray!

[Adunauriel]

I must admit that I voted Viggo, I think he did a wonderful job playing Aragorn.. He brought a sadness to the character, but also a strenght. I couldn't help but feel for him...:grin:

[Lissuin]

See that's it, I believe Boromir was classic case of a macho man who is in his head is messed up with ideas. Aragorn is I admit battling inner conflicts but his are resolved actually coming out of his happy shadow and taking responsiblity of leadership.

...just my two cents worth

[Luvara]

I voted for Viggo. I think he is the perfect Aragorn!! :loveyou:

[ImDaMom]

Christopher Lee and Ian McKellen are so perfect in their roles, you can see why they were picked. Same for Elijah Wood. Viggo Mortenson looks NOTHING like Aragorn, yet you can't imagine anyone else playing that part. Watch some of his other films. You can't even tell that's him in some ways. That to me is great acting, which is why I voted for him. (Plus, there is no one hotter than him......)

[Luvara]

Hehe, you'r right! Love him!!!:loveyou:

[Lissuin]

Originally posted by imdamom55
Christopher Lee and Ian McKellen are so perfect in their roles, you can see why they were picked. Same for Elijah Wood. Viggo Mortenson looks NOTHING like Aragorn, yet you can't imagine anyone else playing that part. Watch some of his other films. You can't even tell that's him in some ways.

Such a great point! But you know, i've always thought Viggo when in costume of Aragorn was it! He was perfect and right in my imagination all along. :)

[Luvara]

I agree! ;)

[ImDaMom]

There is none better. That was the absolute perfect casting decision- although Sean Bean is also the ideal Boromir (and one can't forget slimy Brad Dourif)

[Luvara]

yeah, Brad is good too, but no one can beat my Aragorn!;)

[Kenzie]

i voted vig....... he did an awsome job portraying my beloved aragorn!!! ...... couldn't think of a better guy to do the job!!!

[Lady Ashley]

I couldn't decide on one, so I choise Other. Everyone did a wonderful job! Well, Theoden should have been written better in the script...I can never imagine him saying "who's the king here, pal????" lol (and we won't go into the Arwen thing...)

[Kenzie]

yhea thats true .... he doesn't seem like that kinda person in the books .... aragorn was only tryin to help!!! ( he seemed snappy in the movie)

[Luvara]

Originally posted by kenzie
i voted vig....... he did an awsome job portraying my beloved aragorn!!! ...... couldn't think of a better guy to do the job!!!

Aragorn!!! :loveyou:

[HobbitFriend]

yah know what... i can't vote. I think they all played their characters equally wonderful! I don't think anyone else could have replaced them. They transformed to their characters and really did a fantastic job of bringing them to life, in my opinion :thumbs:

[ImDaMom]

I think you have something there, HobbitFriend. Everyone did such a great job, that its hard to imagine anyone else in those roles.

[Kenzie]

true true .... they were all great!!

[Luvara]

Absolutely! ;)

[Aranel]

They were all great, but I had to vote other - for Sean Bean. He was so good in the role - Boromir is a character who is often misunderstood and Sean Bean gave him real depth. Especially after watching the extended edition DVD, you got a feel for who Boromir really is, not just the man everybody sees, the amn who tried to take the ring. Boromir is so much more than that.
Sean Bean is an excellent actor.
:grin:

[Luvara]

Boromir is a man who fights for his land... :)

[Eorl the Young]

Bean is really Boromir, there's no daubt about that! I voted Lee. His portrayal of Saruman is I hink the closest to any character in the book, even closer than Boromir, Aragorn and Gandalf. But that's just my opinion of course!

[Lessa]

They all did a great job the only character I was disappointed with waas Frodo they took his spine away. In the book, especially the first two thirds, Frodo was much more in charge of himself and they took this away in the film. Otherwise I have no problem with the cast they all seemed to be more or less as I pictured them

Lessa

[P.K. Brandybuck]

You know I agree.. about Frodo and all..
I thought all the parts were played well, but when I read this question I immediately thought of Sean Astin playing Samwise. I thought he did a great job playing Sam.

[Ariel]

I thought Viggo was excellent as Aragon...but i had to vote for Ian Mckellen for his Gandalf he was amazing...should have got the oscar!

Ariel

[Araréiel]

I think Lij did the best job really. Viggo did some hot stuff (Orli's hotter, but anyway....) Lij really got the roll of Frodo across. Too bad Serkis wasn't listed for Gollum.

[Lessa]

Yes he did a brilliant job with Gollum.

Lessa

[Tirithel]

Haven't voted, but I think as far as justice goes, most did an excellent job. I think each character was cast perfectly; I couldn't imagine anyone else playing Sam, or Frodo, or Gandalf or Aragorn (exccept maybe Vin Diesel :drool: lol)The parts where some kinda blew it usually had to do with the floofy language and writers' fancy. Like Leggy outta TTT: "Surely this is one of the mearas, unless my eyes have been cheated by some spell." Sadly, McKellen falls into it too once or twice, as do Viggo and Denethor.

The one thing that really torqued me off though was the way Gimli was used almost completely as comic relief. GRRR! I know that watching short people run around can be mildly amusing at times, but I personally feel that PJ took away a lot of the character's dignity, especially in TTT.

Mmm Kay, there's my two cents (actually, more like four- sorry!)

[ImDaMom]

I agree that much of the language was, shall we say, a bit odd, but most of those lines were taked directly from the book- which shows why the movie could not be taken page by page from the books. I though Elijah Wood did a fantastic job, tho, as did Sean Astin- but I am still amazed by the acting done by Viggo Mortensen. If you've seen any of his other films, you can see just how different Aragorn is from anyone else he's portrayed, yet he's captured the part so perfectly. IMHO

[Tirithel]

I wrote a paper for a flim class I'm taking a little while back and there's a whole section of it that complains about the dialogue. My prof gave me a phat A and a few positive comments on my criticism.

Hey how 'bout Ian Holm as Bilbo? I think his portrayal of the strange old hobbit was ab fab, especially in the Extended edition. He took a lot of cuts in the editing room. mecry

[Tar-Ancalimë]

i've never liked bilbo... but viewed dispassionately, yes, he did a good job... plus ian is in one of my all time favorite movies, so I just love the actor :grin:

[Tirithel]

I think that his character would be really tough to play. I couldn't even think how to describe it in words, but I was completely impressed at how strange he really did come off. Not just that Bilbo seemed slightly at odds with his community, but that his whole character was overall wierd. It's totally brilliant on Holm's part, to leave the audience with that, "What a freak," taste in their mouths. That is just how I think of Bilbo in LotR, and looking it over and seeing it like that just makes me appreciate it more. :notworthy: Hats off to ya, Bilbo buddy!

[ImDaMom]

Tar...what is it about Bilbo that you disliked?? He's meant to be such a non-confrontational character that I find it hard to care one way or the other.

[Tar-Ancalimë]

Well, I just don't like the character. I didn't like The Hobbit (maybe because I read it for required reading in high school), and so I didn't like it's main character. I didn't like the opening chapters of FotR (because they were so incredibly different from The Hobbit- what can I say I'm impossible to please), so I didn't like their central character.

Plus, I had a vivid nightmare years ago about Bilbo that I still remember.

But I do completely agree that Ian did a wonderful job. I love that actor!

[Tirithel]

Yeah, I read LotR before I read the Hobbit and Hobbit seemed kinda wierd to me...you can really tell it's written for kids compared to LotR and the Sil. But hey it's still got that half-answered, leave you imagining and screamin' for more Tolkien flay-va, so not too many complaints...

Oh, and Tar, do share your nightmare...you've peaked my curiosity. I had a dream once that I was being chased through my high-school by Godzilla and the only way to fend him off was to throw gummy-bears at him. SO here I am running through the school, and I steal some gummies from my then English teacher, adn the jerk has the nerve to yell at me, despite the fact that a 20-ton Japanese fairytale with teeth is after me. Yeah, I was mad at him for a while....

Anyways, :rolleyes:

[Luvara]

lol Godzilla? well, that's an original dream! lol

[Tirithel]

You're tellin' me! I'd publish it, but I don't think I'd get much credibility...ha ha ha. I wonder what I ate that day...lol

Okay on with the topic...how 'bout Sean Bean? Mmm mmmm...:naughty:

[Luvara]

well, I'm not so much for boromir... I prefer his brother! :naughty:

[Kenzie]

and we'll get to see more of his brother in ROTK!!! yay
but it's not him i'm looking forward to the most lol

[Tirithel]

Hmmm- lemme guess- it wouldn't be a certain blond Mirkwood elf, would it? :rolleyes:

I personally would just like to see Leggy skate down some more stairs on a shield. That was pretty sweet. Or when he flew up onto the horse completely defying gravity, that was cool too. Maybe they'll replace him with Tony Hawk this time 'round. Hey wouldn't that be cool. (Wow sorry the cynical button got flipped a bit hard tonight...lol)

[Kenzie]

tony hawlk is wicked awsome!!!! lol sry bought that

sry tirth... it's not an elf
it's ARagorn!!! lol

[Luvara]

yeah! In RotK there will be much Aragorn! :naughty:

[ImDaMom]

woo hoo- more Aragorn :thumbs: :drool:

[Luvara]

almost a whole movie about him! :thumbs: ;)

[ImDaMom]

And, to stay on thread, I do think Viggo did Aragorn the most justice. I can't imagine anyone else playing him. (although, Elijah Wood as Frodo- cannot be done better; Ian McKellen- all I can say is WOW)

[Luvara]

think if that other guy would have played Aragorn... *shudders*

[ImDaMom]

I'm sort of looking forward to the movie this summer "The League of Gentlemen" Stewart Townsend is in it, and it will give me a chance to appreciate Viggo all the more lol

[Luvara]

lol compare them!

[Tirithel]

Whoa hold up- there was someone else up for the role? I was completely unaware. Who? I agree with the both of ya- I don't think Viggo could have been outdone as Aragorn.

[ImDaMom]

Another actor, Stewart Townsend, was cast, but after the first week, PJ decided he "was too young" to play Aragorn. Watch (if you can) the Fellowship of the Cast FOTR SEE DVD, or listen to the cast commentaries on the FOTR.

[Tar-Ancalimë]

there was an interview with stewart some time ago that I read wherein he was giving out a load of, um, sour grapes, and saying that people were trying to get him out- or something ridiculous like that. after reading that interview I figured it was a blessing rather than an obstacle. anyway i dont believe ive ever seen him in anything, but i still love viggo in the role :grin:

[Kenzie]

yhea after i found out someone else could have gotten the role a found a pic of him and could not have pictured him as aragorn.

[Luvara]

take a look at him here (http://www.stuarttownsend.org/)

[Kenzie]

he looks kinda latino

and theres nothing wrong with that... but i never pictured aragorn like that lol

[Tirithel]

Hey cool the pointer has one of those little tails! Sweet!
Ahem, anyway, yeah, I think I could picture him as Aragorn, but I couldn't imagine him saying the lines or coming off as credible as Viggo did. Besides, he looks like he's still a little, uh, well...:huh:

[ImDaMom]

Young. That's the reason PJ gave, and it makes sense. Remember when you look at the picture to add long hair and a beard. Think about "normal" pictures of Viggo....not quite the same as Aragorn :drool:

[Tirithel]

So, Miss Drooly Face- I gather you're a Viggo fan? lol That is a rather good mug of him you've got as your av.

PS I love your sig! Excellent quote! Writing it down...

[ImDaMom]

Yes, Tirithel, I'm a Viggo fan, and proud of it. No harm in dreaming, is there????

ps....love your occupation on your profile.:thumbs: And to think my son is the same age as you. Now I feel REAL old.roflmao

[Tirithel]

Dude, no worries there. I'm not even 21 yet, but I work with a bunch of, like, 16-year-olds, and I catch myself telling 'when I was your age' stories ALL THE TIME. I kid you not. I'm always like, "You know, back in the day, when I was crew..." blah blah blah yackiddy schmackiddy. I feel old a lot too, but I'm not. It's all about perception. Yesss, precious, perception...;)

[Lily Rose Took]

It was too hard to vote. Most of the actors were awesome in there roles and I could not imagine anybody else doing the part. Ian Mckellen is Gandalf to me and he came closest to what I imagined in the books, but all of the characters except for a very few were very well done. If I was going on looks, alone, I lean towards the hobbits and Faramir.:)

[Amithrellas]

Right-o, Lily Rose! :thumbs:
I voted "Other" because I couldn't imagine another playing any of these roles. PJ may have changed things 'round a bit, but casting was bang on target. Poor Elijah is youngest so he'll have the longest stretch of trying to run away from being associated with hobbits. In interviews I've read, it sounds as though he's already prickly about it. Maybe no one should hold their breath about his involvement if "The Hobbit" really does get under way, TV or otherwise...

[Nienna Eledhwen]

I cant decide. Ian Mckellen doing an amazing job, Elijah Wood is doing an amazing job, Viggo is doing an amazing job. I think that all of their performances have been stunning. I cant help but vote for Orlando Bloom. how do you capture an 2000+ yr old fair skilled with his bow and with his thoughts immortal?

[ImDaMom]

There is not a single misstep in the casting. Everyone is doing the ultimate job with their character, and there is no way anyone could do what they are doing. It's like in 1938, when they were casting Gone with the Wind...there was no one who could play Rhett Butler except Clark Gable. There is no one who could play any of these roles except the people cast. It's like JRR knew who would be around to film his epic.

[Tirithel]

Do do do do do do do do Twilight Zone theme plays...

Originally posted by Amithrellas
Poor Elijah is youngest so he'll have the longest stretch of trying to run away from being associated with hobbits. In interviews I've read, it sounds as though he's already prickly about it. Maybe no one should hold their breath about his involvement if "The Hobbit" really does get under way, TV or otherwise...

Spooky, yes, spooky. I read this thing in Entertainment Weekly about the Oscars, and since Sean Astin was the only LotR cast member in attendence, every time the movie was brought up, they showed him sitting in the audience. I'd get mad about that too.

[Melian]

I think that the fact that they were in New Zealand for so long, had something to do with the high quality of all of the performances. To be away from all of the hype that goes with Hollywood motion pictures and to be dropped in the middle of hundreds of people who were totally dedicated to the work, can't help but bring out the best from everyone. Every character was so perfect!

[Beleriel]

I find that question impossible to answer really.

They all did such a fantastic job and have complete ownership of their characters...

They ARE the characters no two ways about it in my opinion.

Cant choose..... they ALL did their characters justice in equal amounts! lol

[Lasgalen]

First let me say that all the actors were great in their roles. Of the ones listed, Christopher Lee did the best. Ian McKellan also did a very good job. I also like Cate Blanchett as Galadriel. She had the proper 'weariness' in her eyes.

[Tirithel]

True that, Las. Some of the older characters had a lot of back story to potray in their faces (ex. Galadriel's weariness that you mentioned.) You're right, she did! Never noticed that before.

[Luthien Anwamanë]

I voted for Mortensen because he really lived th role.:king:

[Arninquelote]

I vote for Sean Bean, as he portayed a character tortured by the opposing forces of good and evil with great sensitivity.

[ImDaMom]

It's a hard choice! I'll just have to watch the movie again to help myself choose
:aragorn: or :boromir: :aragorn: or :boromir: :aragorn: or :boromir:

[Elenwë]

Viggo Mortensen did a great Aragorn, a King full of history and battles. I think he's my choice. But Elrond, Galadriel, Gandalf and Frodo where very well played. It's a tough decision.

[Miruvor]

I think Christopher Lee did a perfect Saruman, and Ian M. did a perfect Gandalf, and Ian H. did a perfect Bilbo, but I would vote 'other' for Sean Astin, who did an excelent Sam, and may yet have even greater stuff to show us in ROTK.

[Ereinion]

Definitly Sean Bean! His Boromir was a-m-a-z-i-n-g! :boromir: :drool:

[Lasgalen]

Sean Bean is a great actor. Check out this picture: http://www.theonering.net/scrapbook/group/969/view/8370
Don't they look like real life brothers!

[Ereinion]

Ya, they do! I had the same thought when I saw it.... I think it's their only picture together, and you could really see how alike those two really are!

[Vixen]

I have to say Viggo brought the story to life for me. His face changes as no other actor's has during the course of a movie. It is best seen in one of the desk tops out there. BUT everyone did an awesome job of gettin me hooked on the series. My next vote would be for Legolas/Orlando Bloom.

[Goldilocks Underhill]

Aragorn was great in the movie. He really played a good role. But my addiction to Elijah won it from the handsome Viggo...:blush:
Elijah is a childwonder lol (whatever you call it), he is so young and he already plays like a professional 'professional'... hummm :cool: Keep them going, Johnny!

[Iarfirithwen]

OMG!!!

I mean OMG! You want me to pick between them :elfeek:

[elvenrocker]

i think christopher lee and ian mckellan did well with their languages pronunciations.

[Sorrome]

Faramir/Wenham lapsed into Aussie slang once in awhile. Hear him yell "Naz-gul" where Naz rhymes with flags. That stuck out a bit especially as Boromir's English accent is fairly strong.
But accents are hard things to fake if you're not a native. Still love Wenham anyway.
Sean Bean was it for me...all the way!

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I voted for Viggo but if I could have I might have chosen Cate Blanchett instead. I don't know, they both did sunch amazing jobs.

#Vani

[Alcarohtar]

Originally posted by Sindarin
I voted for Ian McKellen. He did a fantastic job portraying Gandalf. :thumbs:

You're absolutely right Sindarin :)

[Lasgalen]

Originally posted by Tar-Vanimelde
I voted for Viggo but if I could have I might have chosen Cate Blanchett instead. I don't know, they both did sunch amazing jobs.

#Vani Hooray. Another Cate fan. :whoohoo:

[Tar-Vanimelde]

That's me! She's wonderful.

[Elfdaughter]

Orlando Bloom really did Legolas justice, I think. Viggo as Aragorn? I'm not sure...not how I pictured him, anyway.

[ImDaMom]

There is not a single person in the entire cast who did not do their character justice. I voted for Viggo, a- because he is what I pictured Aragorn as, and b- he is so good at elvish and c- he is so darn :flamer:

[Elfdaughter]

Fair enough!! I only say that he isn't how I pictured him. Yes, he did the character justice, but not in the way that I pictured him - that's all!

[Caro1984]

I voted for Ejiah Wood. He's such a great actor. I love his facial expressions.:grin:

[ImDaMom]

Welcome, Caro...you're right, Elijah did a fantastic job. (But I think they all did)

[Striderfan]

Originally posted by ImDaMom
There is not a single person in the entire cast who did not do their character justice. I voted for Viggo, a- because he is what I pictured Aragorn as, and b- he is so good at elvish and c- he is so darn :flamer:

lol Great reasons, IDM..;) You have summed up the essence of Viggo's Aragorn perfectly ;) :grin:

[ImDaMom]

I knew you'd agree with me SF.....but its just that- the ESSENCE of Viggo that makes us :drool:

[Elfdaughter]

You mean the smell!! lol

Essence d'odour!roflmao

[ImDaMom]

OHHHHHHHH ED...you have crossed the line there...:trout: the elf!!!!

[Tar-Vanimelde]

lol Darn, you got to her first! Oh well, here's one from me :trout:

#Vani

[Striderfan]

oh! count me in! :trout: ;)

Alright, alright, break it up people ;), just another ignorant leggy fan expressing their opinion lol....we shall have to put her on our list of elf fanatics to reeducate, right IDM? ;) :grin:

[ImDaMom]

So many elf lovers, so little time....we do what we can, don't we SF???? OK- now repeat after me....:aragorn: rules, :legolas: :drool:s

[Striderfan]

Yes, we can only hope that some day they'll see the light...;)

[KaraC]

Sean Astin did the best, I think. His protrayel of samwise was perfect down to the last little detail. Viggo was a close second, the only problem with him was that he shows alot of hesitation to become King in the movies wheras in the books, he was more willing to shoulder the responsibility to 'become what he was born to be.'
But Astin's act completely blew me away! He's awesome!:sam:
:thumbs:

[Striderfan]

You're totally right, KaraC!! :whoohoo: Sam is my second favorite character next to Aragorn in both the movies and the books...and thanks in part to Astin's brilliant portrayal of him! :grin: he is definintely "awesome" :grin: ;) :sam:

[Elfdaughter]

*ED runs in, :trout: s all the Strider fans, then runs back out again.*

[ImDaMom]

Do not fear, ED....We'll get to you on the Aragorn/Legolas thread...you can run, but you cannot hide from the :trout:s lol

[Elfdaughter]

pfbbt *ED doges the trout!* Missed me!! lol :trout:

Actually, I think Viggo really does do Aragorn justice in the photos I've seen of him in ROTK. But that won't stop me trouting the others!

[Striderfan]

OH!! I have just been trouted without my knowlege! :elfeek: I'm with ImDaMom, ED–we'll get you in they Aragorn/Leggy thread...*sharpens trout menacingly...wait, can you sharpen trout? lol *

[Elfdaughter]

Not without getting blood all over yourself! lol

I'm SO torn...Beautiful Legolas or the rugged Elfstone? The handsome Prince, or the wise King? ...Heck, I'll love 'em both! (I can do that, can't I?)

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I certainly try! But it gets to be a bit much at times, and then I retreat to the safe haven of Galadriel as the one who did her character the most justice.

#Vani

[Striderfan]

Originally posted by Elfdaughter

I'm SO torn...Beautiful Legolas or the rugged Elfstone? The handsome Prince, or the wise King? ...Heck, I'll love 'em both! (I can do that, can't I?)

Of course! :grin: although you know IDM will never give up trying to convert you to becoming a full aragorn fan lol ;)...but I think compromise is good in some instances...;)

[Elfdaughter]

Thanks, SF!!

[ImDaMom]

Hey, I'm not really into prosletyzing....but I do enjoy the "hunt" lol ED- comprimise is a wonderful thing, and as long as you have the Ranger in your heart, you are welcome to all :aragorn: :love:ers

[Tar-Vanimelde]

Aragorn is so manly, who can honestly say their heart doesn't flutter when they see him? I certainly can't :love:

#Vani

[ImDaMom]

Even Mirando Otto, when meeting him, noticed the amazing appeal. And she got to work with him (lucky her)

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I know, I'm just too jealous! Well, at least he is a big enough part that we see lots of him in the movies!

#Vani

[Elfdaughter]

I can't wait to see his crowning! :hyper:

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I know! I haven't been looking at pictures because I want to be surprised at how they do it. :wiggle: I also can't wait to see the paths of the dead :elfeek:

#Vani

[Elfdaughter]

Oohhh...scary! I'm looking forward to that part too. As well as seeing the Cormallen and Pellennor fields.....

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I'm dying to see Sam in Shelob's tunnel, that is my favorite part of his from the books

#Vani

[Elfdaughter]

My favorite bit of his is in the Orc tower..."Tell Captain Shagrat that the great Elf-warrior has called, with his elf-sword, too!"

[Tar-Vanimelde]

lol I'd forgotten about that, too funny! Sam is quite a character in the books, he seems to have less of a personality in the movies, although the movie sam is still great.

#Vani

[ImDaMom]

Give him a chance to develop....he also was a bit boring in the first 2 books, and "came into" himself in ROTK.

:notworthy: :sam:

[Elenwë]

I like almost everybody, but the greatest I think is Gandalf, Sir Ian McKellen is just perfect in that role. I also enjoyed the performance by Viggo Mortensen although is kind of a turn off when he comes as himself in interviews, too shady I must say, I also love Elijah as Frodo and all hobbits as well. The one that I think is maybe a little odd is Haldir, I don't know, he acts "too sublime" but still he did a good job.

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I agree with you on the Haldir thing, but it wasn't bad. I recently heard that Ian McKellen was knighted for his contributions to the preforming arts- I'd known he was a knight but I didn't know that was why. Pretty neat, I thought.

#Vani

[Elfdaughter]

He is a fantastic actor.

[ImDaMom]

As was Sir Ian Holm. What an amazing group of actors!

[Lessa]

They got a good blend of well known and virtually unknown actors and they knitted together perfectly.

Lessa

[Elfdaughter]

A really good fellowship.




OK...sorry....really bad pun......;)

[Striderfan]

lol That's okay, it makes sense...;)

[ImDaMom]

But thats what made the movies so special- they were a Fellowship on and off screen- a tribute to not only the actors, but to the casting of these roles!

[Striderfan]

The casting IS impecable, :elfeek: I mean, it's sooo hard to decide, becuase everyone seems as if they were BORN for thier role! :grin:

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I agree completely! I am constantly amazed at how well the movies portray all the characters. Good script, good actors, good fun!

#Vani

[Lessa]

I think it helps that noone seems to have pulled the ''Hey look at me I'm a big star'' routine. Despite the size of the cast it's basically an ensemble piece.

Lessa

[Elfdaughter]

Everyone seems to have chipped in, helping the others out, and really taken to their roles. Even Orli and Viggo had the freindly rivalry, calling each other a 'dirty human' or a 'prissy Elf'!! lol

[Striderfan]

lol I love that ED! ;) I agree that the entire cast seems to be made of up great actors who just happen to be great people at the same time :grin:...none of them seem hungry for fame, some (*ahem* a certain Ranger perhaps ;) ) even seem to avoid it at all costs, and they all are humble enough to love talking more about eachother, the movie, PJ, or anything else OTHER than themselves....it just makes the movies that much more real and enjoyable to watch, in my opinion ;) :grin:

[ImDaMom]

To be that good looking, artistic, a talented actor, hunky, activist, poetic, hot, modest, and, did I mention :flamer: ? Who could ask for anything more??? But the whole cast seemed to truly RESPECT each other, and I think that's what makes it so wonderful!

[Tar-Vanimelde]

Very true!
And in reading your list above, I ama bit confused by the poetic comment- is Orlando a poet? lol I know, I know. ;)

#Vani

[Elenwë]

I totally agree with you goys, I'm re reading the books, and I can't think fo Frodo without Elijah's face and so on, is weird but that how I assimilated the movies...

[Striderfan]

I do the exact same thing :hyper: , but perhaps that's because I saw the first movie before I read the books ;) but I still think that I would have done the same thing even if I'd seen the movies after...:grin:

[Lalaith of Rohan]

Good one Vani...lol
Just can't remember if I ever came in here to mention that Viggo was awesome as Aragorn, so I though I'd make all you ranger-lovers happy and do so. ;) :thumbs:
(just so you know, Orli and Leggy are still my faves, but Aragorn was dang good, I'll give him that much)

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I've got to agree with you there. Aragorn is awesome, as is Viggo (but Legolas/Orlando is better lol )

#Vani

[Lalaith of Rohan]

My sentiments exactly... ;) :flamer: :evilcool:

[Elenwë]

Originally posted by Lessa
I think it helps that noone seems to have pulled the ''Hey look at me I'm a big star'' routine. Despite the size of the cast it's basically an ensemble piece.

That's one of the things I enjoyed the mosy. Even if some characters were more important than others, they seem to made it with such humbleness and knowing that they really became friends (with the tattoo and all that stuff) makes me happy somehow, 'cause I know that that bond I'm watching on screen is true.:thumbs:

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I was just watching some of the special features stuff on the EE and it seems that the friendship extended to enclude the stunt people and extras as well as the main actors. I don't think that happens in many movies, and it is more proof of the wonderful atmosphere underwhich these movies were made.

#Vani

[Elfdaughter]

Wow. That's really interesting Vani - just goes to show the whole cameraderie between the entire cast and crew.

[LuthienT]

I say sean A, I believe he is sam. Gotta love the guy, he is so great as Sam

[Elenwë]

I totally agree with you, he made me cry in RotK, he made a flawless performance as Sam.

[LuthienT]

He is sam, without a doubt.

[Elenwë]

I think the four hobbits were very good, you can feel how they feel.... Billy, Dom, Sean and Elijah proved they're 4 great actors.

[LuthienT]

yes I think the hobbits were well chosen, they did a great job at bringing their character to life.

[Elenwë]

Andy Serkis was amazing too, the voice the corporal expression, everything. Gollum was geniously performed by Andy...

[Tar-Vanimelde]

That is certainly true, and I think it's great that as many people support Gollum as they do- he was a lot of work and deserves a lot of praise!

#Vani

[LuthienT]

Yes Gollum was perfect... Every aspect of Gollum was just as I imagined in the books!

[Elenwë]

I liked the way the transformation was shown in RotK, Andy said that it was the hardest thing to do and now I understand why.

[LuthienT]

Yes, did you see the pictures of Elijah if he would of kept the ring.. Freaky! The Fish scene grossed me out!

[Elenwë]

The fish scene.... eeewwwwww.... the teeth and everything was very disgusting...

I didn't see the pictures of Frodo... can you show them to me? :grin:

[LuthienT]

yes... Sure...

http://always.ejwsites.net:443/images/elijahasgollum1.jpg
http://always.ejwsites.net:443/images/elijahasgollum2.jpg
http://always.ejwsites.net:443/images/elijahasgollum3.jpg
http://always.ejwsites.net:443/images/elijahasgollum4.jpg
http://always.ejwsites.net:443/images/elijahasgollum5.jpg

Creepy!

[Tar-Vanimelde]

Oh, the fish scene had me retching. Bleh! Too well done, I think. Or maybe perfect! :p

#Vani

[Elenwë]

I could not see the pix LT :huh: it is forbbiden or something...

[LuthienT]

thats werid, I will try to find them somewhere else...Sorry about that...

[LuthienT]

http://www.warofthering.net/photos/rotkfrodo/imagepages/image39.shtml
http://www.warofthering.net/photos/rotkfrodo/imagepages/image40.shtml
Sorry again, Let me know if these work.

[Elenwë]

Now I see, they're pretty scary, he looks awful!

[LuthienT]

yes he is gollum reincarnated...

[Bregalad]

I thought Ian McKellen did a great job as Gandalf, so i voted for him. But please note that I'm a Gandalf fan lol... though IMO, that would make me more choosy rather than less. He was almost exactly like my mental image of Gandalf.

Andy Serkis also had a great performance there, and so did Viggo Mortenson.

And the pictures... OUCH!!! that was scary

[Elfdaughter]

I'm glad they didn't use those!! I agree with Bregalad - Ian McKellen was just like my mental picture of Gandalf, as was Orlando bloom as Legolas - Viggo, though, wasn't. He seemed to try to make the charachter fit his own persona, instead of trying to remain true to the book.... but that's just my humble opinion.....

[Elenwë]

There are some lines from Viggo and he's acting that made me think that, but still he was also my mental image of Aragorn. But to me the most truthful character was Sam, Sean Astin WAS THE guy, I loved him from the very beggining. Gandalf was great too, just as he had to be, Sir Ian McKellen is a genious.

[Elfdaughter]

Yeah, I do agree with that. I think the casting for the entire film was spot-on... I don't think they could have done any better than they did.

[frodo69]

GO FRODO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :frodo: I voted for Frodo :frodo:

[Tar-Vanimelde]

Shocker! I would never have guessed if you hadn't told us roflmao

#Vani

[Elenwë]

lol lol lol lol lol roflmao that's really funny...

I forgot to say that Lij made an amazing Frodo, now that I think about it, I don't think there's a single character that I don't like. Each and every one of them were great to me. A flawless cast :thumbs:

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I agree, everyone was perfect. But especially Viggo and Sean Astin, I think.

#Vani

[Elenwë]

Hugo Weaving did a fantastic job as Elrond and so did Cate Blanchet as Galadriel, they were great elves.

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I love Cake Blanchette, and she was fantastic in this role, you're 100% right!

#Vani

[Elfdaughter]

roflmao - CAKE Blanchet? Sorry - but that's brilliant! lol

[Elenwë]

lol roflmao lol roflmao lol

That's really funny, but I'm happy you agree with me Vani ;)

[Elfdaughter]

I can't get over that - 'cake blanchet!!' lol *ahem... ED starts to calm down. Slightly.*

[Tar-Vanimelde]

lol Glad I could amuse you. Totally by accident, but I'll take the credit :grin:

#Vani

[Mithril]

I voted for Elijah, when you see him at the beginning of FOTR, he's a happy and carefree hobbit. To take the character through the films, and to turn him into what essentially is a shadow of his former self, is no mean feat, all the more amazing as they were not filmed in sequence.

[Elenwë]

I absolutely agree on that, his facial expressions and his commitment to the character was flawless. Elijah showed the deterioration of Frodo perfectly.... I adore him.

[Lady Luthien]

lol lol ED, I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that laughs at silly things like that..."Cake Blanchet"...that is rather amusing roflmao lol lol

anyway...I think Bilbo and Saruman were a few of the characters who were best portrayed. I can't really say how, I guess because eveything they did and said and looked like was exactly like their characters in the book. Lee and Holmes just WERE their characters.

[Elenwë]

It's funny, I don't see any other actor playing Lee or Holmes' characters, they are now my mental images of Saruman and Bilbo.

[Tar-Vanimelde]

Thats how I feel about everybody. Now when I reread the books it's with their faces and voices ;)

#Vani

[Calmacil]

I was really debating between Viggo Mortenson and Ian McKellan, but I had to pick Mckellan. He portrayed Gandalf almost exactly like I thought of him. Not saying that Viggo did a bad job...

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I hope for your sake you're not. You'd be lynched! lol Sir Ian M is certainly a worthy vote :thumbs:

#Vani

[Calmacil]

Oh, trust me, I'm not! I'm usually the one defending his portrayl from my anti-Aragorn friends...or somewhat anti-Aragorn friends... lol

[Tar-Vanimelde]

lol How could anyone be anti Aragorn? It's oxymoronic!

#Vani

[Elenwë]

lol... lol How could anyone be anti-aragorn?

[Lessa]

Well certainly not me.

Lessa

[Calmacil]

It's possible, believe it or not. Some of them just think that Legolas is the only character.... lol . Don't get me wrong, I love Legolas...just not as much as them...

[Tar-Vanimelde]

Aragorn (and Boromir, Eomer and Faramir) are definitly hot and sexy men- I think that only likeing one person is too limiting- keep your options open is my mind! lol

#Vani

[Elenwë]

I agree... I'm a Aragorn and Frodo lover AAAAALL the way :love:

[ImDaMom]

Anti Aragorn? What madness drove them to that opinion?

[Elenwë]

lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

[Tar-Vanimelde]

madness indeed. Maybe too many entdraughts in Orthanc with Sauruman lol

#Vani

[Elenwë]

lol lol Yes, Indeed :beer:

[ImDaMom]

It's an old device of Saruman's- getting people :entdraught: and then bringing them to the elf side lol

[Striderfan]

roflmao cause otherwise, why would they cross over??? SORRY SORRY!!! lol JUST KIDDING, I DIDN'T MEAN IT, I REALLY DIDN'T!!! ;) I like elves too *grumbles grudgingly*...but the Ranger is my fav :grin: (of course...;))

[ImDaMom]

There has to be some sort of mind control, otherwise who could go for the elf when they have a Ranger????

[Striderfan]

It's those contacts, IDM, those contacts that tricks them into thinking Leggy has gorgeous blue eyes when he doesnt...;)

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I don't know what it is, but it's the elf for me!

#Vani

[crazycoconut]

I think that Aragorn did his character the most justice with the script that had been handed to him... :)

[LuthienT]

For me its all the fellowship and Gollum. *Ducks at tomatoes* The Fellowship got the Ring to be destroyed as a group and Gollum help Frodo destroy the Ring, otherwise, Frodo would not of destroyed the Ring and all hek would break loose, not to mention Gollum would take back the Ring, but most likely would not go far, the Ringwraiths most likely would of hunt him down.

[Calmacil]

Aragorn, Legolas, can't choose!

Yes, Saruman, that's the only explination... lol

[Nessa GreenLeaf]

two words 4 ya....awsome and orlando
they go to gether real good

he made legolas
legolas would not be awsome without Orli
i am in awww of Orlandos performence otworthy

[ImDaMom]

Finally, a poll where Aragorn is beating the elf (even tho he's not on the list, we'll count ALL the 'other' votes as his, but the Ranger still wins!!)
:love: :aragorn:

[Nessa GreenLeaf]

i think aragon is hot in the movie but for viggo... he has a good sence of humor thats as far as it go's

[Lady Steadfast]

Sam. That's why I voted "other" but it wasn't easy. Aragorn and Gandalf were neck and neck there for a bit. I could probably give honorable mention to everyone else, too. In fact, I feel kinda bad leaving anyone out. But I love Sam and I thought Sean Astin was a wonderful Sam.

[Lady Luthien]

I thought Viggo's performance as Aragorn in the movie was phenomenal...he embodied Aragon's personality perfectly, and he even spent a while in the wild before the film to try and put himself in his character's shoes and get the right feel...and his preparation showed through wonderfully...he had to work so hard...even learn to sword fight like an expert in only a few months...and he was so supportive of everyone else in the cast. He is one of my favorite actors and his qualities go way beyond just humor.

[Elenwë]

Yeap, Viggo was a great Aragorn, his acting skills were perfectly shown in the movie... but my choice is definitely is Sean Astin, in my opinion he was a great Sam, I loved him, so loyal, so deep, so good-friend... I just love him :)

[Tar-Vanimelde]

By this point I can't remember who I picked, but I agree with what LL said about Viggo. Everyone was wonderful, but he went that one extra step and became oustanding

#Vani

[Arveleg]

Of those listed I sat Christopher Lee, but I think Sean Bean (Boromir) and Miranda Otto (Éowyn) best represented their characters

[Elenwë]

I think Miranda Otto was a good Eowyn, but sometimes she over reacted her part, that's my opinion.

Christopher Lee was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G-!!!!

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I just saw Rotk again, and I was blown away by Viggo, once again. Man, he can act!

#Vani

[Elenwë]

He's the King... OUR KING! I loved his performance... who didn't? :)

[ImDaMom]

They were all great, but the standouts for me were Sean A., Elijah, and top of the list, Viggo. You watch that movie, then an interview with him, and you find yourself not believing that it is the same actor!

[Elenwë]

Indeed, Viggo is quite dark in real life. Off course in that Vanity Fair edition didn't look so dark.

[ImDaMom]

What do you mean by dark? Emotionally? To me he just seems very down to earth, simple and easy to get along with

[Elenwë]

Well, didn't mean it in a bad way, he seem very down to earth off course, not - hollywood, but still very misterious and classy and different.

[Lessa]

You mean he has depth and integrity sadly lacking in most of hollywood?

Lessa

[Elenwë]

That's exactly what I'm saying.

I don't hear from him hooking up with the hottest Hollywood woman, or walking down the red carpet with a stupid look in his face like "i'm the coolest guy ever", or you know being "superstar", I love that from him.

[ImDaMom]

I think we all respond well when people do not place themselves above others. We've come to expect it of Hollywood types, and because he doesn't, maybe that's why a man like Viggo is so appealing! (or maybe is just coz he's so d^&*m :flamer:!!!!!!!)

[Elenwë]

Absolutely! Viggo Rules!..Is it true he's on the next Batman movie?

[Tar-Vanimelde]

Ooh, that'd be neat. I hope we get to see this dark and mysterious man in a bat suit, or at least tight spandex :naughty:

#Vani

[ImDaMom]

No...looks like Liam Neeson took the role they had been talking to Viggo about (not Batman)

[Tar-Vanimelde]

pfbbt Drat! Oh well, I guess it wouldn't have been worth it if he wasn't to be batman, anyway ;)

#Vani

[ImDaMom]

But Liam Neeson.....pretty hot in his own right!!! Speaking of whom, Schindler's List just came out...I have GOT to go get a copy. Great film.

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I've never seen it, but I really want to. I'll have to go look for it.

:naughty: IDM, you being disloyal? lol

#Vani

[ImDaMom]

Never. My heart remains true to the Ranger. But I'm also a realist, and I know that there is more than one man out there who can, shall we say, XXX my XXX. :naughty:

[Tar-Vanimelde]

Viggo your Mortensen? lol lol

#Vani

[ImDaMom]

You got that right, Vani!! lol

[Elenwë]

Oh man! Viggo was supposed to be the bad guy in the next Batman movie, how hot could it be!...

Liam Neeson, he's not so bad... Looved him in Schindler's List.

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I can see Viggo as a bad guy, too bad it's not to be *sniff* I really should go rent Schindler's List, shouldn't I?

#Vani

[ImDaMom]

Yes, Vani...you should. EVeryone should see Schindlers to see that even in the deepest evil, there is good in people. I bought it last night, and bought my daughter a copy as well. Next time I'm out, my son will also get a copy. It's that important a movie. It's not an enjoyable movie, but it MEANS something. You thought you cried in ROTK??? You aint' cried nothin yet!!!

[Tar-Vanimelde]

Wow. I'll be renting this movie soon, then. I've been told it is good, but your recomendation seems the most heartfelt, so maybe I'll finally listen. I'll be sure to let you know what I think

#Vani

[Lessa]

I agree ith IDM Shindler's list is a very imporant and extremely good film. Just don't forget to a huge box of tissues to hand befoore yo start to watch.

Lessa

[Elenwë]

lol true that.
I couldn't get over the little girl with the red dress... it's awful

[ImDaMom]

That little girl...I knew as soon as we saw her that she was doomed, and I seriously lost it. Since I work in a Jewish agency, we felt it was important enough that we gave all the staff the afternoon off when Schindler came out, to go see it, and we paid for everyone's ticket. Then, we had a long discussion group about it. The discussions that followed were among the most educational moments I've ever experienced.

[Tar-Vanimelde]

I must remember to rent this movie! I keep forgeting when I'm out, and you guys have me really intrigued

#Vani

[Onilalle]

responding to the 1st page;
I think, as Viggo was the most committed to his role (so i heard) he did Aragorn the most justice. He was fantastic and fitted the part perfectly.
Next in line is Ian McKellen, who made an amazing Gandalf. there couldn't have been anyone better!
Next i think is Christopher Lee. His part as a villain really fitted well and he was great.
I think John-Rhys Davies played Gimli to the fullest talent. he was so brilliant at his role.
Next comes Orlando Bloom. He just has a whole load of talent and no-one could've played Legolas better.
Next comes Hugo weaving. Same goes for him as i said about Orlando except change the Legolas to Elrond :)
There are loads more but i'd be boring you if i listed them ;)

[Gryffonheart]

I think Sean Astin was a really wonderful Sam. I really liked everyone, except perhaps Liv playing Arwen, but really, I think everyone did great! However, I think Sean Astin or Ian McKellan were the best. One of them should have been at least nominated for the best actor at the Oscars!!

[Elenwë]

Sean Astin really pulled it off, he was amazing and a true Samwise. I love him. Ian was admirable too and Elrond has that greatness as Elrond, I can't imagine other actor in that role.

[ImDaMom]

When I first saw FOTR, I was immediately impressed by the casting. A little unsure of Elijah Wood, but I got over that quickly. THEN- Viggo appeared, and he was the exact image I'd had in my head of Aragorn for 30 years. His voice, his look (besides being incredibly :flamer: ) and his whole interpretation of the character were the mental picture I'd created for Aragorn. At that point, I knew PJ got it right. (sorry Stuart Townsend lovers- I just don't think he would have worked.)

[Elenwë]

I know, Stuart is goodlooking but a little too "clean" for the role if you know what I mean. Viggo was the perfect chioce... he's my mental picture of the character. I always knew Lijh would make a great performance as Frodo, I grew up with the guy so I had highly expectations about him as the Ring Bearer.