Gotta say that I really loved these movies in when I first saw them in the theatres. However, I appreciate the extended versions so much more. I've never read the books and there are several parts that didn't quite make sense until I saw the extended cut. For example, it wasn't totally clear that there were two battles going on at the end of Two Towers. In the theatrical release the focus is almost entirely on Helm's Deep, and the Ents vs. Saruman just get a few fragmented scenes.
The extended versions do seem a little too slow on pacing, but it is worth it, because there is just too much cut out of the theatrical versions and certain plotlines get muddied.
curl-6 bet me that PS5 + X|S sales would reach 56m before year end 2023 and he was right.
My Bet With curl-6
My Threads:
Master Thread, Game of the Year/Decade
Switch Will Be #1 All Time
Zelda Will Outsell Mario (Achieved)
How Much Will MH Rise sell?
My Bet With Metallox
