Merry's transformation

The Ringbearer · 02-06-2003, 05:17 AM

Does anyone else think Merry was WONDERFUL with Treebeard? I absolutely loved his aswer to him: see below.

Varda Oiolosseo · 02-06-2003, 11:07 AM

Yeah of course!!

I did like Merry and Pippin in FOTR too though! They were great!

Elf.Freak · 02-06-2003, 11:49 AM

i agree, Merry did make a good point, AND i did like Merry & Pip in FOTR aswell, but i think that this mission made them think more seriously. i mean, Pippin was DEFINATLY more serious in TTT!

Big_G · 02-06-2003, 02:19 PM

I didn't like the fact that the Hobbits had to persuade and then almost trick Tree Beard into attacking Isenguard.......but the best line in the entire trilogy to date had to be "Don't speak to it Merry don't encourage it!" or lines to that effect.

samwise of the shire · 02-06-2003, 02:27 PM

RB! YOU'RE BACK!!!!*Grabs RB in bone crushing hug and jumps up and down* YOU'RE BACK FRODO!!!!HE HE HE HE HE!!!! Ahem...pardon that outburst. Yes anyway *giggle*. I liked it when Merry shouts "How can that be YORE DESICION!?" He just sounds so cool doing that...especially the yore the yore is just so much fun to do...especially with the look on Merrys face as he says it. The way he says Descision is funny too.
I didn't like ents attitudes. Loved the hobbits reaction to them, but the Ents reaction to the hobbits could have been better done. They were just walking veggies with faces...terrible. Though I liked it when they ripped into Isengard and kicked some wizard butt.
Cheers,
Sam

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 02-06-2003, 06:14 PM

yea, they did get more mature..but merry was good!!

Erawyn · 02-07-2003, 01:40 AM

Yeah....after that whole How can that be your descision thing... kind of in love with Merry just a little bit...

hes my favourite hobbit in the books too

FrodoFriend · 02-07-2003, 07:38 AM

I'm glad Merry and Pip got a better part in TT than LotR, although it does kinda suck that the Ents were so... well, not Tolkien-ish, in my opinion. But that part really did show the development in Merry's character, as well as definite differences between him and Pippin. Also gave Pippin a chance to be "some one of intelligence".

Aeryn Evenstar · 02-07-2003, 08:15 AM

I think both Pippin and Merry do some growing up in TTT. Merry was so great with the Ents and Pippin finally found his courage as Galadriel fortold!

If they keep it true with the book they'll both show more maturity next movie.

Varda Oiolosseo · 02-07-2003, 01:02 PM

"Don't speak to it Merry don't encourage it!" that's a brilliant line I love it! It's a classic Pippin line!

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 02-07-2003, 01:11 PM

that is a good line

Diamond · 02-09-2003, 03:32 AM

Indeed, tis one of the ten or eleven times I got teary-eyed (I'm far too sensitive in theatres... no wonder no one ever wants to go to the movies with me.

). Merry and Pippin both do a ton of growing up, so to speak.

Di

Aranwe · 02-09-2003, 09:53 AM

Merry and (especially) Pippin HAVE to become more mature during TTT and RoTK... could you imagine Merry and Pippin from FOTR becoming lords of the shire after the WotR is over?

They were funny in FotR though, and the Pippin "don't encourage it" line was great

Lady of Rohan · 02-09-2003, 11:10 AM

I like the "don't incorage it " line as well. I agree that they both did grow up a lot, but I hope they don't grow up to much more or they will lose most of there humor.

Ërendil · 02-09-2003, 11:52 AM

Merry seemed to be very mature in this and always seemed to be the one arguing or explaining stuff.
Like he knew what ents were, what would happen if the ents didn't join in the war, why he and Pippin wouldn't make a difference if they went back to the shire etc.
Pippin was much quieter, and although he did get to say a good line

he pretty much took the back seat while Merry did everything. (That probably doesn't make much sense - sorry)
I think that it is a good change, as they were immature in FOTR (Not that I am complaining - I loved them!) and that wouldn't help as their roles change as the story progress.

Aranwe · 02-09-2003, 12:14 PM

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he pretty much took the back seat while Merry did everything

Not really... at first Merry was doing all the arguing, but once Treebeard started taking them to the West of fangorn forest he seemed resigned that there was no chance of changing treebeards mind. But it was Pippin that told Treebeard to take them south, knowing that he would see the destroyed trees and the fires in Isengard and that they may then go to war.

Nutasarëiel · 02-09-2003, 01:09 PM

Of course while Merry and Pippin were used for comic relief in the first movie, that is given to Gimli in this movie. So they are free to be a little serious.

02-06-2003, 05:17 AM	#1
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	Merry's transformation Does anyone else think Merry was WONDERFUL with Treebeard? I absolutely loved his aswer to him: see below. __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

02-06-2003, 11:49 AM	#3
Elf.Freak Orli's lil fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sugar World/Orlando Bloom Cloud Posts: 464	i agree, Merry did make a good point, AND i did like Merry & Pip in FOTR aswell, but i think that this mission made them think more seriously. i mean, Pippin was DEFINATLY more serious in TTT! __________________ >>--elven arrow--> ~ Give a man a fish and he'll feed for a day, give me a fish and you'll only get it back! ~ I've gotta new avatar! looks kinda like me...anime style! ~ LOST: Orlando Bloom. If found, please send him straight to Elf.Freak

02-06-2003, 02:19 PM	#4
Big_G Sapling Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Newcastle upn Tyne Posts: 10	I didn't like the fact that the Hobbits had to persuade and then almost trick Tree Beard into attacking Isenguard.......but the best line in the entire trilogy to date had to be "Don't speak to it Merry don't encourage it!" or lines to that effect. __________________ If this be jest then it is one too bitter for laughter. Nay it is the last move in a great jeopardy, and for one side or the other it will bring the end of the game.

02-06-2003, 02:27 PM	#5
samwise of the shire Radically Tolkienited Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: If home is where the heart is, and my heart is in heaven...that should answer your question. <+>< Posts: 967	RB! YOU'RE BACK!!!!Grabs RB in bone crushing hug and jumps up and down YOU'RE BACK FRODO!!!!HE HE HE HE HE!!!! Ahem...pardon that outburst. Yes anyway giggle. I liked it when Merry shouts "How can that be YORE DESICION!?" He just sounds so cool doing that...especially the yore the yore is just so much fun to do...especially with the look on Merrys face as he says it. The way he says Descision is funny too. I didn't like ents attitudes. Loved the hobbits reaction to them, but the Ents reaction to the hobbits could have been better done. They were just walking veggies with faces...terrible. Though I liked it when they ripped into Isengard and kicked some wizard butt. Cheers, Sam __________________ Jesus is my all in all <><+<><+<><+<><+<><+<><+ People who are so concerned with escapism do have a name...we call them jailers. ~J.R.R Tolkien Radically Saved, Totally Tolkienited GOD... BLESS... AMERICA...

02-06-2003, 06:14 PM	#6
Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn The Elven Queen Of All Pyros Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Im like a little bug stuck in the lamp...never going anywhere Posts: 795	yea, they did get more mature..but merry was good!! __________________ Would you judge my future based on what i did in the past? Procrastinators Unite!!!.....tomorrrow.... Kids in backseats cause accidents...accidents in backseats cause kids As long as there are tests..there will be prayers in school

02-06-2003, 11:07 AM	#2
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	Yeah of course!! I did like Merry and Pippin in FOTR too though! They were great!

02-07-2003, 01:40 AM	#7
Erawyn Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: america junior Posts: 320	Yeah....after that whole How can that be your descision thing... kind of in love with Merry just a little bit... hes my favourite hobbit in the books too __________________ peace never hurt anyone "Be not so bigoted to any custom as to worship it at the expense of Truth." Johann Georg von Zimmermann

02-07-2003, 07:38 AM	#8
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	I'm glad Merry and Pip got a better part in TT than LotR, although it does kinda suck that the Ents were so... well, not Tolkien-ish, in my opinion. But that part really did show the development in Merry's character, as well as definite differences between him and Pippin. Also gave Pippin a chance to be "some one of intelligence". __________________ Fingolfin lives! ... in my finger! The Crossroads of Arda - Warning. Halfwit content. Not appropriate for people with IQ of over 18. The Fellowship of the Message Board Nyáréonié - The Tale of Tears

02-07-2003, 08:15 AM	#9
Aeryn Evenstar Enting Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 76	I think both Pippin and Merry do some growing up in TTT. Merry was so great with the Ents and Pippin finally found his courage as Galadriel fortold! If they keep it true with the book they'll both show more maturity next movie.

02-07-2003, 01:02 PM	#10
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	"Don't speak to it Merry don't encourage it!" that's a brilliant line I love it! It's a classic Pippin line!

02-07-2003, 01:11 PM	#11
Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn The Elven Queen Of All Pyros Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Im like a little bug stuck in the lamp...never going anywhere Posts: 795	that is a good line __________________ Would you judge my future based on what i did in the past? Procrastinators Unite!!!.....tomorrrow.... Kids in backseats cause accidents...accidents in backseats cause kids As long as there are tests..there will be prayers in school

02-09-2003, 03:32 AM	#12
Diamond Hobbit Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minas Tirith Posts: 45	Indeed, tis one of the ten or eleven times I got teary-eyed (I'm far too sensitive in theatres... no wonder no one ever wants to go to the movies with me. ). Merry and Pippin both do a ton of growing up, so to speak. Di __________________ I see in your eyes the fear that would take the heart of me... There will be a day when the strength of men fails, but it is not this day!" "He was twitching!" "He was twitching because he has my axe embedded in his nervous system!"

02-09-2003, 09:53 AM	#13
Aranwe Enting Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 55	Merry and (especially) Pippin HAVE to become more mature during TTT and RoTK... could you imagine Merry and Pippin from FOTR becoming lords of the shire after the WotR is over? They were funny in FotR though, and the Pippin "don't encourage it" line was great

02-09-2003, 11:10 AM	#14
Lady of Rohan Doughy Elf Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,006	I like the "don't incorage it " line as well. I agree that they both did grow up a lot, but I hope they don't grow up to much more or they will lose most of there humor.

02-09-2003, 11:52 AM	#15
Ërendil Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 389	Merry seemed to be very mature in this and always seemed to be the one arguing or explaining stuff. Like he knew what ents were, what would happen if the ents didn't join in the war, why he and Pippin wouldn't make a difference if they went back to the shire etc. Pippin was much quieter, and although he did get to say a good line he pretty much took the back seat while Merry did everything. (That probably doesn't make much sense - sorry) I think that it is a good change, as they were immature in FOTR (Not that I am complaining - I loved them!) and that wouldn't help as their roles change as the story progress. __________________ "You're one of the Abaharaki, oh I had forgotten. Look at me, I am completly drenched! I do hate the rain, it makes me so depressed..." "Hehehehe, moeru moeru!" "That's it, set it all on fire; we're gonna smoke out Escaflowne!" "Oh, I hit the wrong target... never mind that creature was useless to us anyway. Our orders were to get the girl? So he isn't our concern, we don't need him!" ^_^ Isn't Dilandau just fantastic? You just have to love the insane, murderous pyro :-D

02-09-2003, 01:09 PM	#17
Nutasarëiel Sapling Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 12	Of course while Merry and Pippin were used for comic relief in the first movie, that is given to Gimli in this movie. So they are free to be a little serious.

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