February 6, 2002

Re: The Uruk-hai
Peter C.

It seems to me like Lurtz is there more as a general and all instead of being a major character. The scene where nearly shoots Boromir is one of the most dramatic scenes in the entire movie and adds to the tension at the end. It is, I think, also one of the best scenes in the film.

The noise fading away, the slow motion shots - it may be slightly cheesy but it is very emotional. Lurtz drawing his bow, fitting an arrow and aiming is one scene that remains forever etched in my mind.