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Boromir
Apr 9, 2004 12:41:43 GMT -5
Post by Kitoky on Apr 9, 2004 12:41:43 GMT -5
Well yeah he was a jerk in the movies but you can empathize with him, or atlest sympathize him.
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Pandora
Craft-smith
Race - Gondorian
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Boromir
Jun 27, 2004 4:15:10 GMT -5
Post by Pandora on Jun 27, 2004 4:15:10 GMT -5
Boromir is not my favorite character, but I have been liking him since a read the Fellowship of the Ring for the second time... I'm understanding him, and his reasons to want the ring of power to save his ppl and beloved country. Besides, the ring tempted him and he couldn't resist...
I like both Boromir's...: The Boromir in the screen and the Boromir in the books... They are not jerks at all...!
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Post by Lomadia on Aug 6, 2004 3:06:43 GMT -5
I wouldn't really say that Boromir was a jerk in the movies- I think he rather became too one-dimensional. A book character is meant to be explored and thought about, whereas a movie character has to serve a purpose. And in the films, Boromir's purpose is to try to take the Ring from Frodo, which prompts Frodo to leave the Fellowship. I agree this is very unfortunate, because Boromir is such a fascinating character. He is stubborn, he is over-confident of himself and his country, he is susceptible to the Ring's temptation, but he is so much more realistic for it. And he has a wealth of virtues to make up for his faults: honor, bravery, perseverance, and a love for doing what is right (which is why he is so angry with himself that he tried to take the Ring- his last words are "I have failed"). Many of Tolkien's critics say that, although his storylines are written with a strong "epic style," his character development is lacking. I disagree entirely. I think that Tolkien's characters are incredibly complex, and Boromir is a prime example of this. Again, I feel that the films failed to convey this on screen (though it would probably not be possible to do so). I did, however, really enjoy two scenes of Boromir's: the first is his conversation with Aragorn in Lothlorien, in which he describes Minas Tirith. Sean Bean really brought across Boromir's love for Gondor in this speech. The second scene is Boromir's death scene, which I actually thought improved upon Tolkien's version. In PJ's version, Boromir's last words are "I would have called you my brother... my captain... my king." I think this is so appropriate, because it shows that Boromir really accepted Aragorn as the ruler of Gondor. Tolkien never really tells us whether Boromir would have recognized Aragorn's claim. I think that he would, since Boromir always put the needs of his country before his own. Elen sila lumenn omentielvo, Lomadia
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Boromir
Aug 9, 2004 19:30:26 GMT -5
Post by Elanor on Aug 9, 2004 19:30:26 GMT -5
I totally agree with the movie adding to Boromir's death scene!
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Boromir
Sept 14, 2004 20:25:05 GMT -5
Post by Goblinglow on Sept 14, 2004 20:25:05 GMT -5
I like Boromir and I think he was a really good character. It was the nature of Men to succumb to the Ring, and also maybe Boromir's desire to help his people and please his father.
But I like him, cause he meant well and he was courageous none the less.
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Boromir
Nov 2, 2004 16:45:58 GMT -5
Post by Haerodiel on Nov 2, 2004 16:45:58 GMT -5
I agree that they did extend (if that's the right word) Boramir's charecter, and I thought it was neat, but just my opinion. Now as for the book, I have a theroy which I will be surprised if anyone can object: I think that Boramir wanted to protect Gondor, and thought it was the most wonderful country, and the Ring took advantage of that, and that is why he tried to take it. Personaly, I like the movie Boramir better cause it's more exciting.
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Boromir
Nov 2, 2004 16:59:18 GMT -5
Post by Eru on Nov 2, 2004 16:59:18 GMT -5
I tend to agree that Boromir loved his country and homeland and the Ring was taking advantage of his weakness/love.
Although I found the book Boromir more romantic and real than the movie one.
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