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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (4 children)

I'm the friend. I find LOTR nauseatingly boring. I've tried to read his books numerous times since about 1982 (and I was an avid reader then) - it's overhyped, I can't get past the first 10 pages. He uses 47 words when 3 will do - I don't need to know the exact Pantone shade of the hobbit's door.

It's good for putting me to sleep.

[–] eclipse 0 points 7 months ago

I saw Fellowship at the cinema a few days after release (I think it was late Dec.?)

I literally fell asleep when they arrived at the elven town (sorry, fans; I have no idea). My cousin sitting next to me punched me in the arm because I eventually started snoring.

Honestly, the films are very good, but you need to properly engage.

I don't know enough to debate the difference between the theatrical and extended cuts beyond to say I personally think the theatrical was long enough and communicated the story.

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