[The Saucepan Man]

Originally Posted by HerenIstarion

Indeed, Legolas is agile and nimble, for elves are closer to nature than humans are. But elven agility (as all their 'superior' skills) is not warlike.

That may well be the case. But it does not follow that their superior agility will not prove useful in combat. Indeed, an Elf would be foolish and neglectful not to use such skills offensively where appropriate, for example in defending himself or his companions.

Originally Posted by HerenIstarion

Now (movie) Legolas, teamed up with Green Ghostly Stuff, reduces the whole Gondor army to mere crowd tinkering in the background while 'real stuff' goes on in front. Indeed, why bother?

As far as the Dead are concerned, I don't necessarily disagree. But that's a different issue. I see little wrong, in a battle sequence, in concentrating on the exploits of the principal characters and portraying their decisive roles in the battle. Much as Tolkien did with Legolas' and Gimli's tally at Helm's Deep. It seems to me fair to assume that the other combatants did more than simply stand idly by sharpening their swords.