[HairOfTheDog]

Yes, I agree, I like the roughness of Aragorn when he is introduced, both in the book and in the film. (OK there is a lot I like about Aragorn, but I am talking character here)

I was about to respond to Penny's post from this morning on this very topic...

Penny: The only quibble I have with PJ, and it's just a minor one, is the way Aragorn was throwing Frodo around when they first met...

I don't quibble with the way Strider grabbed Frodo at all... I liked the way it was done... "hmmm... who is this guy? he's something to contend with! When the hobbits bust in and he draws his sword... "Okay then! - Here's a guy that can keep these kids out of trouble!"

I like the dialogue in the film, captures that roughness...
Strider: You draw far too much attention to yourself, Mr Underhill.
Frodo: What do you want?
Strider: A little more caution from you, that is no trinket you carry.
Frodo: I carry nothing.
Strider: Indeed.... (continued... movie script)

[Penny1]

I would have been fine with it, except shoving him up the stairs and then shoving/throwing him across the room onto the floor was a bit much...especially since Frodo is so much smaller than Aragorn.

[Penny1]

PS, I did love the moment where he drew his sword when the other hobbits burst in. You did get that feeling that he would be a great protector for them, and it was a nice dramatic moment to drive home his commitment to protecting Frodo. It was that moment where you say, "okay, good, he's on their side after all."

Of course, if you read the book you knew that already, but it still made a nice moment...