Why was the army of the dead at Minas Tirith? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Beregond · 01-12-2009, 09:35 PM

That's right - the Battle of Helm's Deep was more real and down to earth (organic, I like that). Man vs. Orc (plus Gimli and Legolas). Even the Elves who were spirited into the movie didn't upset the balance too badly. It was a fight to the death free of supernatural influence; yes, the Huorns came, but it was the Men as sent the Orcs into the Huorn Wood.

Sure, there was some silliness and over-the-top special effects, but most importantly the climax was retained: the Horn of Helm Hammerhand sounding in the Deep, and the riding out of the Rohirrim.

I'd bet if Gallup Research polled 1000 average movie goers they would find more people preferred the ending of The Two Towers over the conclusion to the Battle of the Pelennor.

Lush · 01-13-2009, 02:55 AM

I think you would be right, Beregond.

My boyfriend hasn't read the books, and he was not impressed with the green bubblebath fiasco either. It's no pay-off to an epic fight.

01-12-2009, 09:35 PM	#1
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	That's right - the Battle of Helm's Deep was more real and down to earth (organic, I like that). Man vs. Orc (plus Gimli and Legolas). Even the Elves who were spirited into the movie didn't upset the balance too badly. It was a fight to the death free of supernatural influence; yes, the Huorns came, but it was the Men as sent the Orcs into the Huorn Wood. Sure, there was some silliness and over-the-top special effects, but most importantly the climax was retained: the Horn of Helm Hammerhand sounding in the Deep, and the riding out of the Rohirrim. I'd bet if Gallup Research polled 1000 average movie goers they would find more people preferred the ending of The Two Towers over the conclusion to the Battle of the Pelennor. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."

01-13-2009, 02:55 AM	#2
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	I think you would be right, Beregond. My boyfriend hasn't read the books, and he was not impressed with the green bubblebath fiasco either. It's no pay-off to an epic fight. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~