Yes, I was made aware of it having been in the book by my resident Tolkein-scholar/roommate. I was, in fact, made aware of *several* things... *while* the movie was playing. I'll be seeing it *alone* next time, thank you.

And as for Orlando Bloom (the stud muffin who plays Legolas) - as I shared with ladymoon by PM, there's some interview with him online where he comes off as some kind of walking hormone... "If a role requires me to kiss a pretty girl, I'll take it!" He's one of those cute-to-have-around-as-long-as-he-keeps-his-mouth-closed types...