[ SECRET POST #2897 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2897 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Comments

SPOILERS

[(Anonymous)]

The women on the forum were generally negative on their view of her. There were a few who liked her. Most liked her to a point. They weren't against her inclusion per se and there were elements that were okay. But handing her a love story really annoyed most of them (me included), taking away some of her more badass qualities. In the third film, it's reported that Kili dies saving her (and not protecting his uncle and brother) and that she teaches love to Thranduil. It sounds heavy handed. Also, they disliked how unprofessional she appeared as a Captain of the Guard (though there was debate on this).

It was generally agreed that her character was made for young girls. However, those who had young girls to ask asked their opinion and they didn't seem very impressed (granted, super small sample size). So, that's how the female Tolkien crowd felt at this board.

Re: SPOILERS

[(Anonymous)]

Most people that go to see movies are not hardcore forum-going Tolkien fans. These movies wouldn't be a success if they didn't cater to a larger audience, including young girls and teenagers who are a large part of the market.

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[(Anonymous)]

You think The Hobbit, after blockbuster hits of the LOTR trilogy, would not have been a financial success if they didn't have Tauriel? Really?

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[(Anonymous)]

I think that movie makers have an obligation to appeal to their wider audience in an effort to make even MORE money, in fact as much money as they possibly can with their films. It is all about business. It doesn't matter if the movies would have made money, they want to make as much money as possible and that includes appealing to as many people as possible. It's basic marketing.

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[(Anonymous)]

I don't disagree with you. However, I have noted that most forum-going Tolkien types were actually rather positive about her up until the love-story was brought in. Most of the negativity has really cropped up since the third movie spoilers came out and it's been confirmed that her story revolves around a guy. Those who liked her are disappointed by this.

Re: SPOILERS

[(Anonymous)]

"she teaches love to Thranduil"

Ah shit, I was afraid this would happen.
See, I didn't hate her. Until she became the epitome of a Mary-Sue (created by someone else to fit into an already existing story, everyone loves her or when they don't they're big meanies, love triangle with two (well loved) canon characters, all the positive development a character has in canon without her credited to her in the movie.)