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Flame_of_Udûn · 07-03-2006, 03:10 AM

About the black gate scene with Legolas's slow motion NOOOOOOO, it just seemed like a natural fit for the movies. Throughout the trilogy PJ builds on a deep friendship between Legolas and Aragorn that isn't seen with the others.

Some examples are:

FOTR:

1. At the council of elrond, Legolas stands up for Aragorn when Boromir questions what a mere ranger would know of such matters.

TTT:

1. Legolas seems to take the fall of Aragorn during the warg attack especially difficult. In addition, Legolas is also the one who gives Aragorn the evenstar upon his return.

2. During the battle of helms deep, Aragorn and Gimli need to be rescued via rope and Legolas (single handedly) pulls them up and out of harms way. It is also important to note the discussion between Aragorn and Legolas just before the battle, as it builds on the depth of both characters and their understanding of each other.

ROTK

1. At the enterance to the Paths of the Dead, Aragorn fearlessly enters the cave first, followed by Legolas....then a reluctant Gimli. After exiting the mountain, the corsair ships are seen on the horizon, and Aragon says he has failed. Then, Legolas puts his hand on Aragorn's shoulder and tells him something to the affect of: All is not lost.

2. Although this is after the slow motion NOOOOO, Aragorn's coronation featured an strange one-armed hug between Aragorn and Legolas.

I'm sure there are other examples, but that's all I got for now.

07-03-2006, 03:10 AM	#13
Flame_of_Udûn Pile O'Bones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Moria Posts: 12	About the black gate scene with Legolas's slow motion NOOOOOOO, it just seemed like a natural fit for the movies. Throughout the trilogy PJ builds on a deep friendship between Legolas and Aragorn that isn't seen with the others. Some examples are: FOTR: 1. At the council of elrond, Legolas stands up for Aragorn when Boromir questions what a mere ranger would know of such matters. TTT: 1. Legolas seems to take the fall of Aragorn during the warg attack especially difficult. In addition, Legolas is also the one who gives Aragorn the evenstar upon his return. 2. During the battle of helms deep, Aragorn and Gimli need to be rescued via rope and Legolas (single handedly) pulls them up and out of harms way. It is also important to note the discussion between Aragorn and Legolas just before the battle, as it builds on the depth of both characters and their understanding of each other. ROTK 1. At the enterance to the Paths of the Dead, Aragorn fearlessly enters the cave first, followed by Legolas....then a reluctant Gimli. After exiting the mountain, the corsair ships are seen on the horizon, and Aragon says he has failed. Then, Legolas puts his hand on Aragorn's shoulder and tells him something to the affect of: All is not lost. 2. Although this is after the slow motion NOOOOO, Aragorn's coronation featured an strange one-armed hug between Aragorn and Legolas. I'm sure there are other examples, but that's all I got for now.