There was enough characterization in auj. We saw them eating, chatting, debating, singing, drinking, washing dishes, and planning, and then travelling through Eriador and the mountains. We even saw them snoring. Balin gave more backstory on the road and the younger ones listened. Even the troll lead up was talk and characterization. It really was time for action.
I guess I am lucky that I saw the two movies back to back in a double feature. The first was still reverberating when I watched the second.
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...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.
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