I thought the Battle of Pelennor Fields was breathtaking. I felt more like a spectator when watching the terror of Helm's Deep in TTT, but I truly felt as though I landed smack dab in the middle of Pelennor Fields, swooping above the troops, and charging ahead with the fearless Rohirrim. The latter's death chant was thrilling and inspiring, and I absolutely believe that Eomer deserved so much more screen time - he is mesmerising (I mourned that he wasn't at Helm's Deep in the extent that he was in the book). The slight downside for me was the Gothmog character, who unfortunately reminded me of a potato the entire time. Also, the dead seemed very "Disney" to me, as opposed to the haunting majesty I believe they were supposed to possess - but otherwise, they didn't bother me as much, and their entrance with Aragorn was unforgettable. As for Legolas' stunt, I think that PJ meant for it to be a little bit of a refresher from the intensity of the heat of battle. Gimli's response was perfect, and I think it was worth it to see that! All in all, I loved the portrayal of this battle on film, and I can't wait to return to the theater to see it again. But again, my one plea to PJ is, "More Eomer!"
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