[carton253]

I think the writers had to do that to keep the ring in jeopardy... and introduce Gondor... and stay true to Farimir's character when we first met him (he was severe in the books)... there was alot being accomplished in those scenes. To see the desperation of Gondor gave us a better understanding of Boromir also.

Allowing Frodo to go when he was so close to Denethor's grasp will set up great conflict/tension between Gandalf/Faramir/Denethor in ROTK. So... like I said, much was going on in those scenes.

But that's my opinion... and that and a $1.32 will buy you a gallon of gas as we say in these here parts.

[Overtaxed]

I think the writers had to do that to keep the ring in jeopardy... and introduce Gondor... and stay true to Farimir's character when we first met him (he was severe in the books)... there was alot being accomplished in those scenes. To see the desperation of Gondor gave us a better understanding of Boromir also.

If memory serves....wasn't there a battle at Osgiliath (sp?) that happened before the Council of Elrond? Could PJ just have moved that encounter? I don't have my source material with me today!