quote:Originally posted by Grimm: I caught a midnight showing of it last night, and I enjoyed it quite a bit, but the ending took too long. The last fifteen minutes or so coulda been cut, I feel. Still, enjoyed it a lot.
That's why I said "The Time of Man" ending lacked build up and the emotional punch it deserved... so I agree to an extent.
I think Turan (film critic) described it best
quote:With so many involving things on offer, it's understandable that though "Return" opts to do without the book's closing section detailing battles around the Shire, it still extends longer than it should. For filmmakers and viewers alike, a world this vivid is next to impossible to leave. As a model for how to bring substance, authenticity and insight to the biggest of adventure yarns, this trilogy will not soon, if ever, find its equal.
Although it did meander a bit too long, I certainly didn't want it to end. I'm already counting down the days to the extended edition to linger there a while longer.
