![]() Have you seen the looks on Haldir and Legolas’ faces when they first encounter humans (and that Dwarf)? Likewise, men think Elves are seriously stuck up. ![]() It could be that those pretty elves think mortal men are vastly inferior. The Elves and Men in The Lord of the Rings have pretty much been giving each other the silent treatment since the Second Age. I mean, the Dothraki don’t even believe an ocean exists. The Westerosi and Dothraki are like aliens to each other. ![]() Maybe this is just how battles go in fantasy movies and TV shows. You have to admit that there was something about Melisandre’s death that was just as redeeming as Gandalf’s iconic entrance. Let’s not forget that pivotal moment at dawn when something white either comes riding in or retreats and fades off this mortal coil. It’s inevitable that at least one semi-important character is going to die in the middle, before or after someone screams to open the gate (more on that later). Even with Elves or Dothraki on their side, they are still bracing themselves and sweating under their armor as something ominous closes in. The Lord of the Rings: Right before they’re about to get wrecked by the genetically modified orcs otherwise known as Uruk-hai or ice zombies, a surprise unit joins forces with the army. The human forces brace themselves for an assault from an enemy that is definitely not human. Game of Thrones: On the eve of battle, you’ve got all the humans either nervously practicing swordplay or getting herded into the keep. **Spoiler Warning: Obviously, there are spoilers for Game of Thrones below** Still, even with the difference in run time, there were plenty of moments in Game of Thrones' fight in the north that mirrored Helm's Deep, and we've collected some of the most prominent for your nerd edification and/or education. It should be noted that the orc invasion in Helm's Deep was half the length of "The Long Night," which goes to show just how insane an accomplishment The Battle of Winterfell really was. There was no other cinematic battle he could rely on as the ultimate guide for pacing the final showdown between humans and a horde of undead creatures. Primary among them was The Battle of Helm’s Deep, featured in The Two Towers. It was an epic battle, the longest in screen history, so there were only so many references from which Miguel Sapochnik, director of “The Long Night," had to draw on. Tolkien who has moved on to obsessing over Game of Thrones, it's pretty likely that the Battle of Winterfell gave you some serious déjà vu. If you’re a hardcore fan of The Lord of the Rings and J.R.R.
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