73. How Peter Jackson Changed the Wizard, the Pranksters, and Frodo’s Best Bud

Michael and I continue to analyze the general changes Peter Jackson made to Lord of the Rings. This week, we look at:

• Gandalf, the Befuddled
• Sam, the Best Bud
• Merry and Pippen, the Pranksters

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• Could PJ have done more to distinguish Merry and Pippin?
• Why wasn’t Gandalf more of a leader in the films?
• Do movies try to make too many characters with dynamic story arcs?

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