Lurker in the Mirk
Doriath
May 6 2014, 12:45pm
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Addendum: Dwarf/Elf faceoff
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Just want to add, re my comment about seeing RA and LP in another film:
Aside from the grounded (grubby) unmovability (and probably Dwarven stiffnecked stubbornness  ) of Thorin against the mercurial power, gravitas and immaculate beauty of Thranduil (which probably has been analysed and commented thoroughly by thralls in both camps), I find it fascinating that Thorin, despite his carriage as a King(in-waiting), gives the sense that he is younger than Thranduil, who feels like this being who has lived so much longer and is aware of his own presence and power, despite his stunning youthful looks. Thorin goes toe-to-toe against this Elf, despite knowing he is has less to his name in terms of power and authority. Thranduil seems to know this, and takes the opportunity to have a bit of entertainment while tsk-tsking what can probably be termed the Dwarven condition  Ageless, powerful beauty against unmovable cultural pride and rage. The intriguing bit is LP being actually the younger of the two, but it certainly doesn't feel so. Obviously both understand and are able to craft stunning portrayals that truly serve their respective characters (as designed by PJ and collaborators of course). They play off each other really well that I'd like to see more, not just in BotFA (if it's possible), but also in other stories, ideally adversarial, but they can be comrades, friends or collaborators thrown together by circumstances... whatever works!
Fan of both books and movies. Oh, and it seems I have severely misnamed myself... for the moment.
Thranduil Appreciation: I, II, III, IV
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBofTA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
(This post was edited by Lurker in the Mirk on May 6 2014, 12:48pm)
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