Legolas and Gimli are two of the most iconic characters from The Lord of the Rings thanks to their charisma, epic battle scenes and friendly banter, including the wholesome kill count at Helm's Deep and Minas Tirith. Their relationship evolves from the standpoint of hatred to an earnest friendship by the end of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Ring.
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