Burning pile of Uruk-hai - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Alex Chamois · 01-04-2003, 06:22 AM

Question. Saw the movie again today, and noticed that the smoke behind Legolas in the "what do your elven eyes see" scene was suspiciously similar to the smoke from the pyre of the slaughtered uruk-hai as pointed out by Eomer. Obviously, in the first they aren't dead yet, so could someone else explain that smoke to me? Thanks.

Maikadilwen · 01-04-2003, 06:48 AM

I believe what we see is dust whirled up by the running Uruk-hai's. The land seems to be pretty dry.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-04-2003, 07:55 AM

I can't remember the timing. If they weren't dead then I guess it would just be the dust from their rampage.

Nevtarmawen Greenleaf · 01-04-2003, 10:40 AM

I never noticed the smoke the first time. I guess when I go back, I'll have to pay more attention!

Alex Chamois · 01-04-2003, 09:19 PM

I guess you're right, Maikadilwen, but that's irritating because I was hoping Legolas was reporting something that Aragorn couldn't see himself - and I'm sure Aragorn could have seen that dust-cloud. D'oh!

***Mister Underhill*** · 01-05-2003, 01:44 AM

I think maybe the idea is that they both can see the dust cloud but Legolas's Super-Duper Elf-vision is able to positively ID the dust-kicker-uppers as Uruk-hai.

Alex Chamois · 01-05-2003, 03:41 AM

Where's that light bulb smiley when you need it Thanks

01-07-2003, 02:02 AM

yep, definitely dust...at least that's how I interpreted it.

the real findorfin · 01-07-2003, 09:24 AM

Was it me, or were the Uruks putting up a lot of smoke before the trio got there, but then it was only a bare mist when thry arrived. Burning to smoking in two minutes?

01-07-2003, 10:58 PM

Well, this just gives me a reason to see it again! hee hee, and I may "miss" it next time too!

01-04-2003, 06:22 AM	#1
Alex Chamois Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 36	Burning pile of Uruk-hai Question. Saw the movie again today, and noticed that the smoke behind Legolas in the "what do your elven eyes see" scene was suspiciously similar to the smoke from the pyre of the slaughtered uruk-hai as pointed out by Eomer. Obviously, in the first they aren't dead yet, so could someone else explain that smoke to me? Thanks.

01-04-2003, 06:48 AM	#2
Maikadilwen Summoner of Lost Souls Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: At home, with my Strongbow Posts: 521	I believe what we see is dust whirled up by the running Uruk-hai's. The land seems to be pretty dry. __________________ -"Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave. Our birth is nothing but our death begun."

01-04-2003, 07:55 AM	#3
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I can't remember the timing. If they weren't dead then I guess it would just be the dust from their rampage. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

01-04-2003, 10:40 AM	#4
Nevtarmawen Greenleaf Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 33	I never noticed the smoke the first time. I guess when I go back, I'll have to pay more attention! __________________ "They do not see what lies ahead, when sun has failed and moon is dead."

01-07-2003, 09:24 AM	#9
the real findorfin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 514	Was it me, or were the Uruks putting up a lot of smoke before the trio got there, but then it was only a bare mist when thry arrived. Burning to smoking in two minutes? __________________ Legends of Middle Earth

01-04-2003, 09:19 PM	#5
Alex Chamois Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 36	I guess you're right, Maikadilwen, but that's irritating because I was hoping Legolas was reporting something that Aragorn couldn't see himself - and I'm sure Aragorn could have seen that dust-cloud. D'oh!

01-05-2003, 01:44 AM	#6
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,744	I think maybe the idea is that they both can see the dust cloud but Legolas's Super-Duper Elf-vision is able to positively ID the dust-kicker-uppers as Uruk-hai.

01-05-2003, 03:41 AM	#7
Alex Chamois Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 36	Where's that light bulb smiley when you need it Thanks

01-07-2003, 02:02 AM	#8
hollyann Guest Posts: n/a	yep, definitely dust...at least that's how I interpreted it.

01-07-2003, 10:58 PM	#10
DarkElf35 Guest Posts: n/a	Well, this just gives me a reason to see it again! hee hee, and I may "miss" it next time too!