Freaking For Frodo

I've seen The Lord of The rings for almost five times and yesterday was the sixth term that my bulging eyes glared over the TV set to see the film produced and directed by my favorite director, Peter Jackson. I think I've already told you guys in my previous blog entries why I love Peter Jacksons's masterpieces and why I'll pledged to continue to support his future projects. He is really one great director who can turn any book into blockbuster magic.

And with his plan in producing the immortal PC and Xbox game Halo, there's no denying that he is definitely God's gift to the Hollywood movie industry. Okay, enough of Peter Jackson because I know that you've bitten enough information about him so let's now concentrate on one of the famous and much-loved characters born in one of his movies. Frodo Baggins, the young Hobbit who idolizes his cousin Bilbo and wishes to have the same adventures like what his cousin had, was thrown into a maelstrom of unexpected events and misfortunes when the one ring was given to him by his uncle as an heirloom. I think half of the world's population knew the story already so I'll just focus on my personal reasons why I like his character.

First off, I think Frodo is not like our ordinary heroes that we see in the movies because he isn't exactly built up with the makings of a hero. Just like what the great talespinner J.R.R Tolkien tells us, he along with nine companions went to the Mountain of doom to ruin the Ring of Power which is the root of all evil and destruction. I also like him because unlike many heroes, he has no x-ray eyes or super strength, instead what he has are faithful friends and a heart who desire for the common good of the Middle-earth. Aside from that, we can see that he also has his weaknesses that he have to conquer which makes him apart from any member of the justice league. Also, he has proven that great things may come in small packages and the true measure of a hero is not seen in strength nor height but with your capability of loving and letting go of the ones you once love. Last but definitely not the least, Elijah Wood has place the portrayal of the role in an artistically exceptional pedestal like the author wrote the only role for him, aside from the fact that he's as cute as a Hobbit.