RickDTM
12-15-2004, 08:35 AM
WOW!!! :buttrock: Got through the EE of ROTK last night. The extra footage was for the most part simply incredible IMHO. There were a few scenes that I can definitely see why they were cut, but the three that (in my mind) should absolutely NOT have been cut from the screen version are the Death of Saruman, The Witch King breaking Gandalf's Staff, and the Mouth of Sauron. The Death scene explains how the Palantir got into the water in the first place, as well as explains the seeds of doubt planted in the minds of Theoden and Gandalf. It also further ties some of their later dialogue into the story. The Witch King v. Gandalf scene explains why Gandalf does not have his staff when he saves Faramir (and in later scenes), and was just plain fabulous!! Finally, the Mouth of Sauron. Aside from the Witchking scene (I've always been fascinated by the Fell Beasts), the Mouth of Sauron was my favorite. He was quite hideous, and the dialogue of that scene really brought it home for me at the end of the film.
Looking forward to watching the Appendices and the rest of the goodies!!!
Note to Sideshow: Please, for the LOVE OF GOD, produce the Mouth on Steed!!!!
Rick
Looking forward to watching the Appendices and the rest of the goodies!!!
Note to Sideshow: Please, for the LOVE OF GOD, produce the Mouth on Steed!!!!
Rick