[Mudboy Slim]

"Arwen has a bigger role than in the books (takes Glorfindel's place at the Ford -- and her line there really bothers me for some reason)."

Any change from Tolkien's original classic is gonna bother me, but I can almost understand the Arwen move, as a Screenwriter may have seen the need to build up the character of Lady Arwen to make her a worthy mate for Aragorn...plus it gives us more opportunities to gaze upon the fair maiden, Liv Tyler!!

I can't remember the last time I was this psyched about a movie coming out...hopefully, it won't be too long before the video becomes available, too, seeing how "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King" are coming out in '02 and '03!!

Wonder if someone will attempt to tackle "The Silmarillion" next?!

FReegards...MUD

[Anitius Severinus Boethius]

The Silmarillion would be quite an undertaking!

[ArGee]

build up the character of Lady Arwen to make her a worthy mate for Aragorn

Whereas Tolkein had to work hard to make Aragorn a worthy mate for the Lady Arwen.

But then, in that world, worthiness was not always determined by heroic deeds. Ask Eowyn.

Shalom.