Gandalf's screen time in TTT

Balrog_of_Morgoth · 02-23-2003, 11:52 AM

I sure wish that Sir Ian would have been given more screen time in TTT. He is such a powerful character. I realize the story itself prevents him from having a really large role in this portion, but I just wish they could have worked in a few scenes of him before and during the battle of Helms Deep.

I hope this is remedied in ROTK.

Ma Uai: Ua Nemti · 02-24-2003, 10:27 PM

You can usually tell if they are trying too hard to work a character in more often. I was happy with the way it was done.

Black Breathalizer · 02-24-2003, 10:39 PM

A cut to Gandalf searching the countryside for Eomer and his troops wouldn't have been too exciting for the audience.

cassiopeia · 02-24-2003, 10:48 PM

I do wish there were more scenes of Gandalf in TTT, because I loved him so much in the FOTR. But I realise that his character is scaled down in the books as well, so I won't complain.

I suspect he will have a small role in the ROTK as well, since the story will focus on Frodo and Aragorn, as I think it should.

Celebriel · 02-25-2003, 12:18 AM

I agree with the others. I love Ian, but Gandalf was a mysterious little character, only popping up when needed. That is the nature of Gandalf, anyway.

- Celebriel

**Nurvingiel** · 02-25-2003, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ma Uai: Ua Nemti
You can usually tell if they are trying too hard to work a character in more often. I was happy with the way it was done.

*cough* Arwen *cough* Exactly! I think the appearences were very well done, so he commanded more screen time than he actually got, if you take my meaning.

Yea! Sam quote!

Black Breathalizer · 02-25-2003, 09:41 PM

Gandalf's screen time in ROTK will be more than in TTT. But even more importantly, he will have some unforgetable scenes in ROTK that will become instant classics such as:

Gandalf versus the Lord of the Nazgul at the gates of the city.

Gandalf's "we must keep the eye on us" war strategy advice.

Gandalf's negotiations with the Mouth of Sauron.

Gandalf's reunion with Frodo.

Gandalf's farewell comments at the Grey Havens.

Balrog_of_Morgoth · 02-25-2003, 11:04 PM

BB:

Let us not forget Gandalf's confrontation with Saruman.

Man, there is a lot that has to happen in one movie. Do you suppose that the confrontation with Saruman will be in the extended TTT? I realize that is unlikely, but I'm afraid that the ROTK theatrical release will seem really chopped and rushed.

02-23-2003, 11:52 AM	#1
Balrog_of_Morgoth Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Parkersburg WV Posts: 110	Gandalf's screen time in TTT I sure wish that Sir Ian would have been given more screen time in TTT. He is such a powerful character. I realize the story itself prevents him from having a really large role in this portion, but I just wish they could have worked in a few scenes of him before and during the battle of Helms Deep. I hope this is remedied in ROTK. __________________ Fingolfin: The Mighty Elven Lord who challenged Morgoth to single combat!

02-24-2003, 10:27 PM	#2
Ma Uai: Ua Nemti Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: We'd tell you but you're all out to get us. Posts: 215	You can usually tell if they are trying too hard to work a character in more often. I was happy with the way it was done. __________________ Pharoah "Vires decusque."

02-24-2003, 10:48 PM	#4
cassiopeia Viggoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,749	I do wish there were more scenes of Gandalf in TTT, because I loved him so much in the FOTR. But I realise that his character is scaled down in the books as well, so I won't complain. I suspect he will have a small role in the ROTK as well, since the story will focus on Frodo and Aragorn, as I think it should. __________________ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.

02-25-2003, 11:04 PM	#8
Balrog_of_Morgoth Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Parkersburg WV Posts: 110	BB: Let us not forget Gandalf's confrontation with Saruman. Man, there is a lot that has to happen in one movie. Do you suppose that the confrontation with Saruman will be in the extended TTT? I realize that is unlikely, but I'm afraid that the ROTK theatrical release will seem really chopped and rushed. __________________ Fingolfin: The Mighty Elven Lord who challenged Morgoth to single combat!

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02-24-2003, 10:39 PM	#3
Black Breathalizer Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 828	A cut to Gandalf searching the countryside for Eomer and his troops wouldn't have been too exciting for the audience.

02-25-2003, 12:18 AM	#5
Celebriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 139	I agree with the others. I love Ian, but Gandalf was a mysterious little character, only popping up when needed. That is the nature of Gandalf, anyway. - Celebriel

02-25-2003, 09:41 PM	#7
Black Breathalizer Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 828	Gandalf's screen time in ROTK will be more than in TTT. But even more importantly, he will have some unforgetable scenes in ROTK that will become instant classics such as: Gandalf versus the Lord of the Nazgul at the gates of the city. Gandalf's "we must keep the eye on us" war strategy advice. Gandalf's negotiations with the Mouth of Sauron. Gandalf's reunion with Frodo. Gandalf's farewell comments at the Grey Havens.