Lord of the Rings Movie Nitpick...

Aurican · 11-26-2001, 01:19 PM

Ok, I saw the latest trailer not too long ago and something really bothered me about it. I wanted to know if anyone else picked up on this.

In the movie preview there is this huge dramatic rush of scenes and in one of them Legolas draws an arrow and notches and fires. What bugs me is how he does this. In the preview he places the arrow on the outside portion of the bow instead of on the inside balanced over his hand.

Does anybody know why he does this? I really want to know because he is sort of a favorite fantasy character for me. Here are some snap shots of what I am talking about.

http://www.theonering.net/movie/prev...iler02_09.html its the 8th pic from the bottom.

Ronn_Bman · 11-26-2001, 01:49 PM

I noticed that too, but it was probably done to make the shot "look" better....creative license. Those who have never strung a bow probably won't notice, and the shot did look pretty good.

Hey, maybe that's the way elves sight their bows in real life... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Cerek the Barbaric · 11-26-2001, 04:05 PM

The caption on the picture notes how rapidly Legolas could fire his bow. Perhaps this is a special technique developed by Legolas to increase his rate of fire. Firing from the outside probably saves a half a second - which could make a BIG difference in a battle.

Note the next two pictures where the orc is struck down before he can even fire a shot.

I think it is an example of creative license used to enhance the appearance of the character's skill. That appears to be a damned awkward way to shoot a bow - but Legolas is deadly with it!

Bottom Line - Legolas is SOOOO good with a bow, that he can fire an arrow from any position and still be deadly accurate.

Lucre · 11-26-2001, 04:11 PM

Yea. Talking of LoTR who like my sig?

[img]tongue.gif[/img]

Belecthor · 11-26-2001, 04:34 PM

Just not NEARLY as disturbing as how they decided to merge Glorfindel's character with Arwen's. UGH!

Neb · 11-26-2001, 04:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Belecthor:
Just not NEARLY as disturbing as how they decided to merge Glorfindel's character with Arwen's. UGH!

Okay.... They're merging characters and removing Tom Bombadil, the journey through the Old Forest and the Barrow Downs, I'm seriously starting to wonder whether I should see this movie....

Ronn_Bman · 11-26-2001, 05:12 PM

Just keep in mind that "creative license" is a necessary evil in film making.

It would be impossible to do the movie following the book religiously. The written word and visual arts are interperated differently by the mind and, therefore, have to be presented differently.

The books will always be better than the movie, lets just hope the movie is true to the "spirit" of the book.

Barb · 11-26-2001, 05:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ronn_Bman:

Hey, maybe that's the way elves sight their bows in real life... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Elves are strange little critters! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img]

Ryanamur · 11-26-2001, 05:25 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Aurican:
What bugs me is how he does this. In the preview he places the arrow on the outside portion of the bow instead of on the inside balanced over his hand.

Well, that's why he's a super archer! He's an elf and they know what they are doing [img]smile.gif[/img] ... I think Ronn is right, it looks better in the shot.

Personnally, I'm more pertubed about the removal to Tom Bombadil, the Enchanted Forest and the Barrow.

However, I realize that to the Non-Tolkien literate, this might appear perfectly normal on-screen.

Lavindathar · 11-26-2001, 06:38 PM

Lucre, I prefer your old one!!

Soz mate, but your ol' one ruled!!

11-26-2001, 01:49 PM	#2
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 58 Posts: 5,177	I noticed that too, but it was probably done to make the shot "look" better....creative license. Those who have never strung a bow probably won't notice, and the shot did look pretty good. Hey, maybe that's the way elves sight their bows in real life... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-26-2001, 04:05 PM	#3
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 3,257	The caption on the picture notes how rapidly Legolas could fire his bow. Perhaps this is a special technique developed by Legolas to increase his rate of fire. Firing from the outside probably saves a half a second - which could make a BIG difference in a battle. Note the next two pictures where the orc is struck down before he can even fire a shot. I think it is an example of creative license used to enhance the appearance of the character's skill. That appears to be a damned awkward way to shoot a bow - but Legolas is deadly with it! Bottom Line - Legolas is SOOOO good with a bow, that he can fire an arrow from any position and still be deadly accurate. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

11-26-2001, 04:34 PM	#5
Belecthor Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 16, 2001 Location: Atlanta, Ga, USA Posts: 30	Just not NEARLY as disturbing as how they decided to merge Glorfindel's character with Arwen's. UGH! __________________ Belecthor<br />Hedge Knight<br />\"Crushing the skulls of morons, sycophants and other insipid evil-doers\"<br />\"Non Arte, Sed Marte\"<br /> [url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/newworlds/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"></a>

11-26-2001, 04:44 PM	#6
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 39 Posts: 8,802	quote: Originally posted by Belecthor: Just not NEARLY as disturbing as how they decided to merge Glorfindel's character with Arwen's. UGH! Okay.... They're merging characters and removing Tom Bombadil, the journey through the Old Forest and the Barrow Downs, I'm seriously starting to wonder whether I should see this movie....

11-26-2001, 05:12 PM	#7
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 58 Posts: 5,177	Just keep in mind that "creative license" is a necessary evil in film making. It would be impossible to do the movie following the book religiously. The written word and visual arts are interperated differently by the mind and, therefore, have to be presented differently. The books will always be better than the movie, lets just hope the movie is true to the "spirit" of the book. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-26-2001, 01:19 PM	#1
Aurican Elminster Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Age: 43 Posts: 470	Ok, I saw the latest trailer not too long ago and something really bothered me about it. I wanted to know if anyone else picked up on this. In the movie preview there is this huge dramatic rush of scenes and in one of them Legolas draws an arrow and notches and fires. What bugs me is how he does this. In the preview he places the arrow on the outside portion of the bow instead of on the inside balanced over his hand. Does anybody know why he does this? I really want to know because he is sort of a favorite fantasy character for me. Here are some snap shots of what I am talking about. http://www.theonering.net/movie/prev...iler02_09.html its the 8th pic from the bottom.

11-26-2001, 04:11 PM	#4
Lucre Elminster Join Date: October 20, 2001 Location: England Posts: 413	Yea. Talking of LoTR who like my sig? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

11-26-2001, 05:21 PM	#8
Barb Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 16, 2001 Location: England, UK Age: 51 Posts: 1,150	quote: Originally posted by Ronn_Bman: Hey, maybe that's the way elves sight their bows in real life... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Elves are strange little critters! [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] __________________ [url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/barb/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"></a> <br /><br />[url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/barb/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"><b>The Master of Beasts</b></a>

11-26-2001, 05:25 PM	#9
Ryanamur Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Montréal, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 1,763	quote: Originally posted by Aurican: What bugs me is how he does this. In the preview he places the arrow on the outside portion of the bow instead of on the inside balanced over his hand. Well, that's why he's a super archer! He's an elf and they know what they are doing [img]smile.gif[/img] ... I think Ronn is right, it looks better in the shot. Personnally, I'm more pertubed about the removal to Tom Bombadil, the Enchanted Forest and the Barrow. However, I realize that to the Non-Tolkien literate, this might appear perfectly normal on-screen. __________________ An idiot will only play Russian roulette with an automatic pistol! Thank God they only do it once! <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" />

11-26-2001, 06:38 PM	#10
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 40 Posts: 4,729	Lucre, I prefer your old one!! Soz mate, but your ol' one ruled!! __________________ =@

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