These are the mistakes movies make in portraying Dwarves.
Elderly Infants
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Many Dwarves in stories are old even when "young". But why would they be? I mean, Tolkien said Dwarves aged slowly, so why should they be ancient even at the age of 70? I like how PJ Fíli and Kíli blow this stereotype to bits.
Similar Siblings
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In the animated Hobbit film, Dwarf brothers are usually identical twins, which is downright creepy. Even Bifur and Borfur, who are cousins, are almost exactly the same.
Wimpy Beards
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In the PJ Hobbit films, many of the Dwarves have suprisingly wimpy beards, especially Thorin, Kíli, and Bofur. Fíli is a little better, but still not too great. Even Dwalin, who is a very Dwarvish Dwarf, has a relatively small beard.
Fatty Friar
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Why does Bombur look like Friar Tuck in the 1977 Hobbit?!
Strangely Shaped Skulls
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In the 1977 animated Hobbit, Balin and Dwalin (pictured) have very strange heads.
Notable Noses
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In the 1977 Hobbit, Balin and Dwalin (pictured) have odd noses. as well.
Absurd Axes
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In many stories, Dwarves are equipped with absurdly huge axes and hammers. The PJ films got the hammer and axe size a little better, but still a little too big.
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