Now, i loved the lord of the rings trilogy.Even the extended versions improved on perfection.Then there was this.I was really looking forward to this.And for me, its 2 films in one.The first,is the first half.Pleasant at first,it becomes utterly boring,and drags along at a snails pace.So boring in fact,i found myself looking through my phone.Long,drawn out dialogues,that to be honest,didnt really needed to be there.For a good hour and a bit,i was debating on switching off.Then there was the second film - the second half.Yes,it was nothing new,Hobbits and gandalf and friends fighting orcs,but it was a welcome change of pace.Great effects,great fighting scenes,i just hope the next 2 films (1 book turned into 3 films?) arent as bloated,and that Peter Jackson doesnt over inflate dialogue,and nearly sends the audience to sleep,as the first half of this film did.