[The Saucepan Man]

Surely a cliche is something that has been done too often.

I agree that the word "cliche" does carry negative connotations. But then, I would not have chosen that word myself to describe the Shelob scenes. It is an oft used technique. And sometimes, if not well-executed, it can appear "cliched" or "cheesy". I happen to think that the technique is employed to good effect here by Jackson, largely for the reasons stated by Lyta.

I agree doug.......so true.

Er - that was me. And last time I checked, I wasn't a platypus.