Summary
Even thoughThe Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, andThe Return of the Kingcame out over two decades ago, Peter Jackson’s iconic and beloved franchise is still being talked about today. Among the many topics that can be discussed regarding the fantasy series' incredible story, its breathtaking visuals, and masterful use of music, Orlando Bloom’s performance as Legolas inThe Lord of the Ringshas some fans only just realizing how nimble he is in wintry conditions.
Many fans of the films love nothing more than jumping into detailed analysis regarding theLord of theRingscharacters and discovering minute details that they may have missed, regardless of how many times they have seen them. What makes the films so special is that there are constant ways to pick up small and interesting elements that may have been omitted from the books or evenplot points left out of the filmsthat make for great debates. Of all of Tolkien’s cherished characters, Legolas is undeniably the most agile out of the group and one of his incredible Sindarin Elf “superpowers” has recently been put under the spotlight.
Lord of the Rings Fans Surprised About Legolas’ Snow Walking Ability
Over on Reddit, oneLord of the Ringsfan was shocked and also impressed to discover how Legolas was able to walk on top of snow, while the rest of the group struggled and sank into the cold, frozen vapor. As lovers ofTolkien’s bookswill know, this is a subtle nod to the author’s written work, but seemingly, even some hardcore fans are only now paying attention to the devoted elf’s amazing physical ability. In the comment section of the post, one fan cried out that they had “Been watching these movies for 24 years and I literally never noticed that before,” while another shared, “My goodness. I never noticed this detail in the movie. This is very cool.”
Of course, there were someLord of the Ringsaficionados who never miss a thing, so the Legolas detail did not come as a surprise to them. “Small? How people can miss it? It’s one of the very first things we discussed with friends after leaving the cinema. I thought it’s so obvious and profound that everyone spotted it right away. I mean the difference in how he walks through the snow compared to others is huge?.“Legolas' ability to walk on top of the snow seems to stem from his special relationship with nature, and how important it is for wood elves topass lightly through Middle Earth.Being able to creep through the environment without making a noise could be the difference between life and death, and getting the upper hand on enemies.
For fans who have been missing seeing their favoriteLord of the Ringscharacters on the screen, April will be a very special month. Two of the film’s stars, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, who played Merry and Pippin in the franchise, have beenshowing off their brand-new travel and food TV show, which is set to premiere on July 13, 2025.
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