[SuziQ]

I think Elrond was one of the most weakly cast individuals in the whole movie and is worthy of being bashed mercilessly, curly toenails and all....

I actually like Elrond! His attitude toward men could also be because he was half-man, half-elf, though he chose the immortal life. He must have held in contempt the weaker part of his nature, having seen what became of the descendents of his brother who chose the mortal life of men.

[rightwingreligiousfanatic]

I have learned to tolerate him in the movie. He is not that bad. And your reminder of his dual nature helps me to better appreciate his dilemma.

I had just pictured Elrond as being much more, oh, I don't know..."comfortably in commmand", wise and placid. Whereas in the movie he seems a bit uptight and out of his depth.... Just my first impression...

[Sam Cree]

"I actually like Elrond!"

I agree.

I thought Elrond was perfectly cast. I loved him.

To paraphrase Gandalf: isn't everyone listening? The powerful cannot wield the ring, its only master is Sauron. The only chance is to give it to one of the little folk, who have little power, or aspiration for power. They do have, however, hidden strength and bravery.

Elf friend,

Sam

[ksen]

His attitude toward men could also be because he was half-man, half-elf....

Oohh, kind of like Spock. Maybe he could've used the vulcan death grip against Isildur in Mt. Doom.