The Lord of the Rings: 7 Differences Between the Books and Movies

The Lord of the Rings: 7 Differences Between the Books and Movies

6. Faramir was a hero

A true hero – even if the films somewhat downplay that.

Although Boromir’s brother Faramir gets some screen time in the films, he does not receive nearly as much attention as in the books. There, he appears as a noble and honest hero, and it quickly becomes clear that he would have been the better choice for the Fellowship.

Unlike the film, Faramir behaves more nobly towards Frodo and Gollum and is more than just a device in the script to further the plot.

7. Sauron’s Mouth

Beautiful nightmares!

Only those who have seen the extended cut of The Return of the King know the eerie scene in which a confidant of Sauron, referred to as “Sauron’s Mouth” appears. Aragorn talks to him and ends the negotiations by chopping off the creepy associate’s head.

In the book, it is different. Aragorn does not kill Sauron’s Mouth, which aligns more with Tolkien’s depiction of a hero with upright morals. After all, he does not encounter Sauron’s servant in battle but in conversation.

These were seven differences between the books and the adaptations of The Lord of the Rings. Do you know any more? Do you think the changes are good? Let us know in the comments. You can also find on MeinMMO: All 9 movies of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit ranked – Which one is the best?

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