Experts in warfare analyzed 14 scenes from 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Rings of Power' for realism. Key findings indicate that while many scenes are visually impressive, they often diverge from historical combat practices. Experts like Grizzly Jim assessed Legolas's archery techniques, noting their impracticality in real warfare. Shane Adams critiqued the horseback fighting at Helm's Deep for sacrificing tactical realism for cinematic flair. Each expert brought their unique perspective, highlighting the balance between entertainment and historical accuracy in epic fantasy films.
Grizzly Jim emphasized that Legolas's archery in 'The Two Towers' features impressive skills, but some techniques wouldn’t hold up in a real combat scenario.
Shane Adams stated that while the horseback fight at Helm's Deep captures the spirit of jousting, it obscures the actual tactics used during medieval battles.
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