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December 6, 2000 Orcs Look Fine
Robert D.
I am responding about Neal C.'s December 3 criticism of
Jackson's Orcs. I think he did a good job with them, from what I have seen. There are
several points you have to remember.
1. Origionally, Orcs were Elves twisted and perverted by
Melkor.
2. They were described as having like skin resembling burnt wood; basically black.
3. They are said to have arms which are as strong as that of an ape, and squat and
bow-legged, not massive brutes.
4. The Uruk Hai were said to be closer to that description, but even then, only close to a
man's height, suggesting that regular Orcs would be slender and man like.
5. And last of all, since they were once Elves, long ago, they would probably have some of
their slender traits. |