Orcs underrated? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elvish Archer · 10-10-2003, 12:09 AM

I agree with you but only in part. When I first read the books, orcs struck me as not exactly the brightest bulb in the pack. I also understand that there are different breeds of orcs, as evidenced by the differences you see between the Moria orc and the Uruks. I understood Moria type orcs to be a dime a dozen . Uruks now, they were something. These guys were tough and smart. In the movies, the standard orc is pretty stupid while the Uruks are basicly ugly, evil men. <BR> To sum up, in my humble opinion, PJ did a fair job of portraying the orcs I'd imagined.

10-10-2003, 12:09 AM	#2
Elvish Archer Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Land of Insanity, State of Denial Posts: 36	I agree with you but only in part. When I first read the books, orcs struck me as not exactly the brightest bulb in the pack. I also understand that there are different breeds of orcs, as evidenced by the differences you see between the Moria orc and the Uruks. I understood Moria type orcs to be a dime a dozen . Uruks now, they were something. These guys were tough and smart. In the movies, the standard orc is pretty stupid while the Uruks are basicly ugly, evil men. <BR> To sum up, in my humble opinion, PJ did a fair job of portraying the orcs I'd imagined. __________________ Fan of LotR, before it was a fad. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.