[Growltigger]

I agree with Geo.

When all whinges are said and done, PJ has done a phenomenal job to try and squeeze in an epic story into movie format. Things will always have to go and PJ should get credit for doing as well as he has.

One point I havn't mentioned is that I am not sure I am happy with all the orcs talking like my dad (he is a Londoner).

Narf - dwarves are mountain folk so you are correct. But as mentioned, the only lot to get involved in the war of the ring is Gimli, and then the battle at the Lonely Mountain (battle of Erebor) where Dain and Brand "by the farm". That is only mentioned in passing in the books.

As to the extended Version, cannot wait.