[Gurthang]

I actually agree about Faramir. I hate the way he is so different from the book, but looking at the movie alone, I think he is rather consistent, and would have really enjoyed his character, had I not known book Faramir already.

Truthfully, the shield surfing did not bother me. I thought it was actually quite cool. The reason that the horse-jump is just so physically and anatomically impossible that it makes me groan. The mumakil scene didn't bother me so much initially, except when he slides down the trunk and has the hideously smug look on his face. I can't even explain why, but it just infuriates me to no end. The only relief is Gimli's hilarious reply.