Although it eschewed live-action, the movie recalled theLotRtrilogy multiple times.
The War of the Rohirrimmovieenjoyed a theatrical release and provides Middle-earth fans with a never-before-seen glimpse of the Rohirrim.
The movie refers to the originalLotRtrilogy constantly in a bid to introduce nostalgia.
This represents the movie loudly declaring itself as part of a bigger picture.
Here’s what happens to her next.
Christopher Lee voices Saruman in a ghostly cameo that raises the legendary actor from the dead.
They are voiced by Pippin actor Billy Boyd and Merry actor Dominic Monaghan.
It’s a clever touch, given their connection to the original trilogy.
The Rohirrim are imbued with a sense of honor and legacy without losing relatability.
Set before the events of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an animated action-adventure fantasy film that follows a King of Rohan named Helm Hammerhand. When his home comes under siege by Dunlendings, Hammerhand prepares himself and his allies to fight back against them, with the war leading to the eventual establishment of Helm’s Deep.
This animation feels like blended with CGI, bringingThe Lord of the Ringsto mind with haunting precision.
This is referenced beautifully by a battle scene inThe War of the Rohirrimthat recreates the shot.
This diplomatic meeting shows the nobility of Rohan uniting with other nobles in Meduseld.
Tolkien could speak Anglo-Saxon, which helped him come up with the name Meduseld.
Maeduselde was Anglo-Saxon for"mead hall."
Meduseld was the royal hall of the Kings of Rohan, and the center of their political activity.
This great hall was spectacular to behold inThe Two Towersand was just as beautiful inThe War of the Rohirrim.
War of the Rohirrim’sHelm Hammerhandis not keen to call on Gondor’s aid inThe War of the Rohirrim.
Likewise, the movie features the Great Eagles.
Christopher Lee’sSaruman appears in animated form, as per the movie’s source material.
However, Sauron and Gandalf both also quietly appear in the movie, despite not cropping up in person.
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The movie lets this be known.
Wulf heads up Isengard and its machinations in the movie, recalling the magnificent sets ofThe Two Towers.
Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim details a conflict centuries before the War of the Ring.
Here’s our breakdown of what happens and its themes.
