Question about Legolas

Firekitten2006 · 11-30-2002, 04:41 PM

Ok

In the lil prologue thing in fotr in the battle there is an elf that looks a lot like legolas. Has anyone else noticed this? I think its just before Sauron comes out. Am I the only one who sees this guy?? lol

Miranda · 11-30-2002, 06:07 PM

Yes I saw that too!!!!! I thought maybe it was Thranduil because PJ wouldn't have mad it Legolas becaus ehe sees him as 2931 and that would mean he was born after Isildur took the ring from Sauron. Most of the blond elves look alike though so it could just be coincidence. Mx

Firekitten2006 · 11-30-2002, 11:00 PM

do you think he might have put orlando in there thinking no one would notice?

Duddun · 12-01-2002, 01:15 AM

I didn't notice, I'll go watch the movie and see.
Yippee! I get to see the movie again!

Nunc · 12-01-2002, 08:48 AM

Listening to the actors' commentary included with the extended edition, they state very clearly that the technique of filming characters in "several places at once" as it were, is a PJ stamp... Check the scene where Frodo and co are dancing in the Bilbo's birthday party scene - Pippin appears carrying the cake, and then a moment later we see him in the background, playing in the band!

It would not surprise me if he got Orlando Bloom into the first Isildur/Elendil/Sauron scene for exactly this reason.

Elf.Freak · 12-01-2002, 01:17 PM

they do that and I didn't notice!

how blind am i?!

I'll have to whatch it again!

Blackboar · 12-15-2002, 11:40 AM

Me too!
I never noticed that!

Turgon · 12-15-2002, 10:30 PM

It would most likely be Thranduil (Legolas’s father), even if it was Orlando, PJ most likely meant it to be Thranduil since father and son would have similar features.

Quick question or may I say just some thoughts on that first scene

It would have been so cool if we saw Gil-galad hand Elrond the ‘ring of air’ or at least his army to Elronds care. Could you imagine how awesome it would have been to see Gil-galad fight Sauron one on one with Elendil running up to take Gil-galads place when he had fallen. Then having Elendil give Sauron his mortal wound and Sauron burning . . . well I’m getting ahead of myself, I’m sure you all know the story and the way it goes.

Heres the question: Why did PJ alter Tolkien’s vision of the last alliance?

(The beginning scene is still cool in its imagery and story (and easier to understand in such a short time space))

eowyngirl14 · 01-14-2003, 10:34 PM

i never noticed that either...

Celebréiel · 01-14-2003, 10:37 PM

I noticed that, and thought it might be Orlando, but I dont think it is anymore. Yeah I think it might be Thranduil. Pj put Gil-galad in for a split second apparently, but I didnt notice until I watched the credits.

~Celebréiel

**crickhollow** · 01-15-2003, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Turgon
Heres the question: Why did PJ alter Tolkien’s vision of the last alliance?
easier to understand in such a short time space

You've just answered your own question

eowyngirl14 · 01-15-2003, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Celebréiel
I noticed that, and thought it might be Orlando, but I dont think it is anymore. Yeah I think it might be Thranduil. Pj put Gil-galad in for a split second apparently, but I didnt notice until I watched the credits.
~Celebréiel

Where? I never saw him... never watched all of credits either, though I did listen to the music in the theater!

Evenstar1400 · 01-15-2003, 04:56 PM

that elf could very well be orlando bloom, but something about that particular elf makes it seem that it really isnt orlando bloom...

Sylvee Estel · 01-15-2003, 06:58 PM

At first I thought it was Legolas, but then I thought no its just another guy with with a blonde wig. I don't know though. Maybe it is Orlando after all.

entss89 · 01-15-2003, 07:00 PM

yeah i saw that too and they probilly just put him there for more people!

Gorhiriel · 02-05-2003, 08:49 PM

I noticed that the first time I ever saw it!!! It's probably, Thranduil...

Evenstar1400 · 02-05-2003, 09:16 PM

probibly was Thranduil. would make sense. but was he ever in the last alliance of men and elves? and why was it necessary to have thranduil included? it would have made more sense to have gil galad in there

Gorhiriel · 02-05-2003, 10:14 PM

It isn't Gil-Galad. I've seen a piccie of him. and that ain't him.

RosieCotton · 02-06-2003, 05:15 PM

I noticed that, but I after rewinding several times, I thought it was just another blonde elf. Perhaps it was though, just because of Nunc's reason.

Rosie

Aeryn Evenstar · 02-07-2003, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Celebréiel
I noticed that, and thought it might be Orlando, but I dont think it is anymore. Yeah I think it might be Thranduil. Pj put Gil-galad in for a split second apparently, but I didnt notice until I watched the credits.
~Celebréiel

Gil-galad was one of the Elves who received a ring. In the part where you see Galadriel admiring her ring you see Gil-galad in the back. The other Elf is Cirdan who eventually gives Gandalf his ring. Gil-galad has a few split second shots in the battle.

I don't know who the blond Elf is. Perhaps Thranduil or maybe just an extra. I don't think it was Orlando, though. With the wig and similar clothing it made them look similar.

11-30-2002, 04:41 PM	#1
Firekitten2006 Elven Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: the US of A! But I wish i was in austraila, never been, just think it would be a fun place to live :) Posts: 372	Question about Legolas Ok In the lil prologue thing in fotr in the battle there is an elf that looks a lot like legolas. Has anyone else noticed this? I think its just before Sauron comes out. Am I the only one who sees this guy?? lol __________________ I'm Baaaack!!

11-30-2002, 06:07 PM	#2
Miranda 'Bohemian princess of Covent Garden Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Mill Posts: 544	Yes I saw that too!!!!! I thought maybe it was Thranduil because PJ wouldn't have mad it Legolas becaus ehe sees him as 2931 and that would mean he was born after Isildur took the ring from Sauron. Most of the blond elves look alike though so it could just be coincidence. Mx __________________ There's only us, there's only this, forget regret or life is yours to miss. No other road, no other way, no day but today.

11-30-2002, 11:00 PM	#3
Firekitten2006 Elven Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: the US of A! But I wish i was in austraila, never been, just think it would be a fun place to live :) Posts: 372	i wonder.... do you think he might have put orlando in there thinking no one would notice? __________________ I'm Baaaack!!

12-01-2002, 01:15 AM	#4
Duddun I Antha Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: You expect ME to know? Posts: 784	I didn't notice, I'll go watch the movie and see. Yippee! I get to see the movie again! __________________ If you say my name I go "What?" If you say my name twice I go and look it up in the dictionary. **************************** I'm Not Evil! ************************** If the critics say it's good, is it really That good? ************************** It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's a balloon! **************************** Duddun, Son of Bubbun

12-01-2002, 01:17 PM	#6
Elf.Freak Orli's lil fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sugar World/Orlando Bloom Cloud Posts: 464	they do that and I didn't notice! how blind am i?! I'll have to whatch it again! __________________ >>--elven arrow--> ~ Give a man a fish and he'll feed for a day, give me a fish and you'll only get it back! ~ I've gotta new avatar! looks kinda like me...anime style! ~ LOST: Orlando Bloom. If found, please send him straight to Elf.Freak

12-01-2002, 08:48 AM	#5
Nunc Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: All Saints (Ship of Fools) Posts: 31	Listening to the actors' commentary included with the extended edition, they state very clearly that the technique of filming characters in "several places at once" as it were, is a PJ stamp... Check the scene where Frodo and co are dancing in the Bilbo's birthday party scene - Pippin appears carrying the cake, and then a moment later we see him in the background, playing in the band! It would not surprise me if he got Orlando Bloom into the first Isildur/Elendil/Sauron scene for exactly this reason.

12-15-2002, 11:40 AM	#7
Blackboar Legolas's beloved sister and Queen of the Wood Elves of Mirkwood Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Under the hill at Bag-end, Hobbiton the Shire Or Rivendell,I can't remember!!!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,086	Me too! I never noticed that!

12-15-2002, 10:30 PM	#8
Turgon Hobbit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New York Posts: 23	It would most likely be Thranduil (Legolas’s father), even if it was Orlando, PJ most likely meant it to be Thranduil since father and son would have similar features. Quick question or may I say just some thoughts on that first scene It would have been so cool if we saw Gil-galad hand Elrond the ‘ring of air’ or at least his army to Elronds care. Could you imagine how awesome it would have been to see Gil-galad fight Sauron one on one with Elendil running up to take Gil-galads place when he had fallen. Then having Elendil give Sauron his mortal wound and Sauron burning . . . well I’m getting ahead of myself, I’m sure you all know the story and the way it goes. Heres the question: Why did PJ alter Tolkien’s vision of the last alliance? (The beginning scene is still cool in its imagery and story (and easier to understand in such a short time space))

01-14-2003, 10:34 PM	#9
eowyngirl14 i don't know what i am talking about either, so don't ask Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,353	i never noticed that either... __________________ 'The coming of dawn is ever the hope to the heart of men' -Aragorn 'Then I will die as one of them' -Aragorn TTT movie “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little safety deserve neither liberty nor safety” - Benjamin Franklin arms are made for hugging avatar from the avatar shop! made by Eowyn, Lady of Rohan

01-14-2003, 10:37 PM	#10
Celebréiel Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: A house! Posts: 376	I noticed that, and thought it might be Orlando, but I dont think it is anymore. Yeah I think it might be Thranduil. Pj put Gil-galad in for a split second apparently, but I didnt notice until I watched the credits. ~Celebréiel __________________ Peace Yeah, Your an individual...just like everyone else. http://cartalien.deviantart.com/ - Arty goodness

01-15-2003, 04:56 PM	#13
Evenstar1400 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the inner depths of my lair. Posts: 421	that elf could very well be orlando bloom, but something about that particular elf makes it seem that it really isnt orlando bloom... __________________ Treebeard: Hmm, you look like hobbits, smell like hobbits, feel like hobbits and sound like hobbits. You must be orcs!

01-15-2003, 06:58 PM	#14
Sylvee Estel Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 115	At first I thought it was Legolas, but then I thought no its just another guy with with a blonde wig. I don't know though. Maybe it is Orlando after all. __________________ ~Sylvee

01-15-2003, 07:00 PM	#15
entss89 lord of the ents Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: nc Posts: 539	yeah i saw that too and they probilly just put him there for more people! __________________ ( tune: im a little teapot) im a little hobbit short and stout here is my ring evil without a doubt when you get me hipped up here me shout get me to mordo as quick as you can.. if you like that song then you should visit www.lordoftherings.net! the ents are coming the ents are coming watch out tower of orthanc for your dark walls shall fall! sauroman, sauroman your name is not the white! for now you are sauroman of many colors! a best frind does not stab u in the back................... they stab u in the front.

02-05-2003, 08:49 PM	#16
Gorhiriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 112	I noticed that the first time I ever saw it!!! It's probably, Thranduil... __________________ Do not mess with me, or I will call my dragons and Destroy You All!!! BOROMIR LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "And anon shall I Sail into the West: with the setting sun I shall remove my light from this world..."

02-05-2003, 09:16 PM	#17
Evenstar1400 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the inner depths of my lair. Posts: 421	probibly was Thranduil. would make sense. but was he ever in the last alliance of men and elves? and why was it necessary to have thranduil included? it would have made more sense to have gil galad in there __________________ Treebeard: Hmm, you look like hobbits, smell like hobbits, feel like hobbits and sound like hobbits. You must be orcs!

02-05-2003, 10:14 PM	#18
Gorhiriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 112	It isn't Gil-Galad. I've seen a piccie of him. and that ain't him. __________________ Do not mess with me, or I will call my dragons and Destroy You All!!! BOROMIR LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "And anon shall I Sail into the West: with the setting sun I shall remove my light from this world..."

02-06-2003, 05:15 PM	#19
RosieCotton Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hobbiton...no wait.... Posts: 263	I noticed that, but I after rewinding several times, I thought it was just another blonde elf. Perhaps it was though, just because of Nunc's reason. Rosie __________________ Fortune rides like the Sun on high With the fox that makes the ravens fly Luck his sould, the lightning his eye He snatches the moons from out of the sky.

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