Quote Originally Posted by Gregoshi View Post
I was thinking about that just yesterday (I'm re-reading the books right now). Just to nit-pick, the elves would have most likely sent help to Minas Tirith to fight Sauron, not Helms Deep.


This is why I'm wondering if there will be a story element in the movies to explain the change in staff - the LotR staff was already made, so why make a new one if not necessary?
Exactly. I'm not so much of a purist to think the movie should follow the book exactly. Elves at Helm's Deep had a much greater emotional impact and fit better into the elves' departure. The quicker they show up and fight, the quicker you can move the departure story.

I'm more worried about the massive number of dwarves reducing the film to a parody of itself. Gimli was great but a bunch if miniature Scotsmen running around may be too much. Producers need to account for visual impact and Peter Jackson's portrayal received a great amount of praise from hardcore fans. I'm confident in his abilities. (Is he directing this???)