Why was 🧝Arwen dying?

[Niniel]

The photo guide is an official New Line book, that's why I put this up here . Normally I wouldn't mention al these strange rumours. The photo's from the guide were posted on TORN a few days ago, but now the site says:

ROTK Photoguide Pictures Galore!
10/24/03, 7:02 pm EST - leo

We have updated our scrapbook with some more amazing pictures from the Dutch version of the Return of the King Official Photoguide. First off there's some new additions from Ringer Spy Mibri in his batch we posted yesterday, we also added two great scans from Mischa and a whole gallery from Marike! SPOILERS AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN REACH!!

Images removed at the publishers request. Sorry!

But it's still available in my local bookstore; I'll go back and check the exact text from the book. So far I think that her dying means dying of grief.

 

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

*cries softly to himself*

I guess it was wrong to start creating the movie in my head, Im sure it will only be ruined by some craziness like that. But... dont get hyped up on rumors and captions, some captions are so incredibly false or poorly stated that it can spawn a bad idea. I seem to remember some from FOTR, though I cant remember exact examples. Either way, just hang in there... only a month and a half.

 

[Ariana Undomiel]

Ok, everyone, Arwen doesn't die. Remember that sometimes the messages written with the pictures in the movie guides aren't quite accurate. It just so happens that I have seen a picture of Arwen and Aragorn in their royal robes if not possibly their wedding attire. Both are wearing crowns. Arwen marries Aragorn in the film. The shot of her lying on the bed is still under speculation but she isn't dying. Or maybe if she is she doesn't quite make it to that point.

- Ariana

 

[Niniel]

No, she doesn't die of course, that would spoil the whole idea of her marrying Aragorn. But I would think it is something about her being very ill because she thinks she won't see him again, so dying of grief. But of course she sees him again, so she won't actually die.

 

[Arebeth]

I think she will die in the end- after Aragorn's death maybe. we see something like that in TTT. But they will of course marry.

 

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Arebeth
I think she will die in the end- after Aragorn's death maybe. we see something like that in TTT. But they will of course marry.

I don't think they will show this moment.There are so many things to be shown that I don't believe they will show her death.

 

[Weathergirl2006]

HOLD ON......
If elves can die from grief, why in elronds little example of what would happen if she stayed in ttt did she live forever standing my his grave?....hum i see a mistake lol

 

[Ariana Undomiel]

Oh, she wasn't standing there forever. It just showed her standing there for quite a long time but then that scene is followed with her wandering through the dying woods until she found her way to Lothlorien where she finally died. It didn't show it going that far in the film but Elrond says "You will die."

- Ariana

 

[Elka]

I NEED TO SEE ROTK!!!! THIS IS DRIVING ME INSANE. Thats it, I won't listen to anymore rumors....(ok I'll try)I just hope that I can see ROTK before I go on Vacation to the Dom. Rep. in december.

 

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Weathergirl2006
HOLD ON......
If elves can die from grief, why in elronds little example of what would happen if she stayed in ttt did she live forever standing my his grave?....hum i see a mistake lol

Well,it's quite simple,don't trust what PJ shows,but trust what is written in the books.Because they are created by Tolkien,not the movie.The movie is just interpretation of how PJ sees the things.

 

[Gandalf White]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
Well,it's quite simple,don't trust what PJ shows,but trust what is written in the books.Because they are created by Tolkien,not the movie.The movie is just interpretation of how PJ sees the things.

Lol, Gil-Galad. Didn't you read the responses to that post? PJ did not state that Arwen would live forever after marrying Aragorn.

 

[Kelonus]

Arwen dying???? I HOPE NOT!! I love the movies, and I think PJ did good, but somethings like Haldir dying which wasn't supposed to be, sucked, but hey I didnt care. As long as it wasn't the main members of the fellowship who aren't suppose to die. Still Arwen can't be ill or die. Dont let it be.....

 

[Arvedui]

The basic reason for PJ's messing around with Arwen at all, is mainly found in the appendices. There it is clear that Arwen dies, shortly after Aragorn dies.
Mr Jackson have emphasized the affair between Arwen and Aragorn way out of its true proportions. To think that he will suddenly stop doing that in the last of the films, is hope beyond reality.
Therefore, I guess that instead of showing us the Scouring of the Shire, mr Jackson will use time on the end of Aragorn and Arwen.


(The use of the expression mr. in this connection, is not meant to be particularily polite...)

 

[Gil-Galad]

I believe one of the reasons for making more scenes with Arwen is the commercial effect.I mean there is lack of romantic moments in the book,and you know adding love plot always makes the movie interesting.That's what some movie critics say and think,but I disagree with belief.
But you know money is everything and if there is a love story more people will go to watch it,more people will prefer to watch love and great battles than only great battles.

 

[Arvedui]

I can follow your reasoning.

But I don't agree.
Remember that this is the second most read book in the world. It is therefore obvious that it appeals to a lot of people, even without any romantic moments.

Hopefully, there will be a re-make in thirty years or so...

 

[Celebthôl]

Hopefully, there will be a re-make in thirty years or so...

Oh there is dont worry, and it will be EXACTLY like the book!

 

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

And it wont be near as successful as this one has been.

Gil-Galad is right, PJ is merely appealing to the crowds... and he's making a killing doing it!

 

[Celebthôl]

I dont care about the crowds, i care about the faithfuls!

 

[Gandalf White]

Let's look at it realistically. If someone made a movie EXACTLY like the books, it would in all honesty not make money. The producer would have to be willing to give away millions, and not get anything in return.

It is conceivable that someone could make an effort like PJ's, but keep the characters and events totally following the books. Scenes would still be cut, but we wouldn't see Arwen in TTT, nor would we be forced to endure the "wrong" Theoden. Unfortunately, I don't think that will happen in my life time, due to PJ's films. Perhaps, but highly doubtful; his will be the measure for some time.

 

[Celebthôl]

I will make the promise that if i ever come into millions, i will make a LOTR film exactly like the book, regardless of profit not to be had