[Balin999]

I think that they made Gimli less look like an idiot. I especially enjoyed this line:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> What do trees have to talk about? Except the consistency of squirrel-droppings? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>That is actually funny and not such stupid slapstick like Gimli falling off a horse.<BR>The stew scene is also very funny, and I guess many "Vigghie" fans will have a shock when they hear that he is 87.<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I doubt I will ever watch the theatrical TTT version again. This is my Two Towers and I think I have made my peace with PJ. It seems he makes the theatrical version for the general population, but the extended version is made for us...the REAL FANS!<BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I agree with that. The whole story is explained way better than in the theatratical version. (Saruman ordering to hew down the trees of Fangor, the Huorns appearing at Helm's Deep and other things I have forgotten.) <BR>Of course, it doesn't mean anything to people who haven't read the books, but it is very satisfying if you have been a reader for a long time.<BR>The only thing I didn't really like was that Treebeard was citing Bombadil. I don't think that he should be brought into the story this way. If it was decided that he was left out, it should remain this way. (was that understandable english?)<BR>And once again I'm convinced that Brad Dourif (he IS the Grima-actor, isn't he?) is an excellent actor.<BR>Oh, and last but not least I liked the weed scene with Merry and Pippin. <BR>To those who haven't seen EE yet: be sure you do, because it's worth it!<BR>Finally, good job, PJ! (BY the time you all read this, I'll be back in front of my Tv-set and watching the Bonus-material. Yeeha!)