The Lord of the Ringstrilogy set a gold standard for fantasy films.
Only three female characters play an important role in the story.
Yet, in the original trilogy, there are more women on screen than you may realize.
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Not all power leads to honor.
R. R. Tolkien’s book.
The truth changes the conversation slightly, though it is limited by how well-hidden the fact is.
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This is not exactly the representation thatThe Lord of the Ringshas since been careful to include.
Other female warriors would disrupt her story.
Eowyn isKing Theoden’s (Bernard Hill)niece and the sister of the Riders of Rohan’s leader.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towersis available to stream on Max.
While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron’s new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
