LotR Fans Still Can't Forgive Peter Jackson For Wasting This Amazing Book Character
Even PJ makes mistakes.
The adaptation of the British professor's books is considered the greatest trilogy of all time.
But despite the Oscars and worldwide acclaim, even the greatest works sometimes have their unforgivable flaws.
According to fans, one such flaw is the film version of Faramir. Boromir's younger brother and captain of Gondor's Rangers, Faramir is a skilled warrior, but he's also wise, compassionate, and deeply committed to justice and mercy.
He is one of the few characters who does not succumb to the temptation of the Ring, even when he has the chance to take it from Frodo and Sam.
Instead, he helps them on their quest and assists them in their escape from Gondor.
In the films, however, Faramir is portrayed as a more aggressive and less sympathetic individual. He is initially tempted by the Ring and even takes Frodo and Sam prisoner in order to return the artifact of Sauron to his father, Denethor.
It is only after witnessing the horrors of war and the destruction of the city of Osgiliath that he changes his mind and decides to let the Hobbits go.
Many fans of the books were disappointed by this transformation, feeling that it diminished Faramir's character and made him less noble and heroic.
They also felt it was unnecessary, as the original story of Gondor's captain was already compelling and didn't need to be altered.
Fans see Jackson's interpretation as adding the drama and suspense that the book's Frodo story lacked.
The writers changed not only Faramir, but also the line with the she-spider Shelob in The Return of the King, so the director had to tighten up Baggins' arc in The Two Towers.
However, many fans still can't forgive Peter Jackson for what they see as a betrayal of Faramir's character.
They argue that Jackson missed an opportunity to showcase one of the books' most beloved heroes by changing the origin of the Gondor captain.
Other fans, however, defend the character without seeing much difference. For some, Faramir started out as a negative character, but with enemies all around him, how could he have acted any differently?
It's really quite strange that two Halflings traveled so close to Gondor during the war.
Source: Reddit