I used to be one of those die-hard book fans who nearly turned Denethor-ish at the mention of movies. But now, I realized that each person brings something of their own when they interpret something. PJ's always loved blood, gore, horror, and action. It's just a part of him. It would be ridiculous for us to expect him not to let that seep into his interpretation of LotR. And honestly, does it detract from the movie? Can you honestly say that you weren't amused (after being horrified) when Roc was decapitated in The Two Towers by Ugluk? Can you honestly say that you didn't laugh (externally or internally) when Denethor pulled his Olympic-worthy dive off of the Citadel? No. Deep down inside, we love it, just as we love most of PJ's "changes." They bring a new, bright, color to the story.
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But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.
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