[HCIsland]

You know, there is a difference between excuses and reasons. I can except PJ's reasons for cutting Saruman - like I really have a choice anyway.<P>Undoubtably I'm disappointed that I won't be seeing this scene for another year. As far as whether PJ made a mistake or not, we can't make that judgement until the film is released. Personally, I suspect this will be largely a non-issue with the majority of movie goers. As too whether the film is stronger or weaker with the scene gone, I will have to wait to see the film myself before I can make that judgement. <P>Actually, there's a good chance I won't be able to make the judgement until the Extended Edition when I will finally get to see this scene in context with the rest of the film. A luxury that PJ has that the rest of us certainly do not.<P>Editted to add: I for one won't let on missing scene towards the front of the film ruin my appreciation of the rest of the movie.<P>H.C.<p>[ November 16, 2003: Message edited by: HCIsland ]