Lord Of The Rings: 10 Movie Mistakes They Hoped You Missed
6. Arwen Can Be Spotted At Helm's Deep
The script for the Lord of the Rings was changed almost on a daily basis. And even during the editing process, Peter Jackson still didn't have his narrative nailed down. Whole sequences that had been filmed were removed. But every so often, evidence of those sequences made their way into the final cut.
Early on in the production process, Peter Jackson realised it would be difficult to sell the love between Aragorn and Arwen, if they didn't interact for the entire second movie. The decision was taken to have Arwen accompany the small elf army to Helm's Deep. Liv Tyler filmed entire sequences at Helm's Deep, showing off her elven blade skills. Ultimately, however, it was decided this was too much of a departure from Tolkien's original work. Jackson devised the dream/flashback sequence of the two characters instead, to remind viewers of their relationship.
The footage of Arwen at Helm's Deep was cut, except for one subtle shot. After Éomer rides to the rescue of the King, we see Aragorn and the rest doing battle outside the Hornburg. For a split second you can see Arwen upon her horse chopping down with her sword.