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[–] [email protected] 19 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Lord of the rings. Over the years i tried watching it again and again but i either fall asleep of stop caring and do something else halfway through.

[–] UrPartnerInCrime 10 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Not to be that guy, but are you watching the extended editions? I used to also not enjoy the movies until I gave the extended editions a chance. Much better pacing

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I always thought the theatrical editions would be easier for first-timers, but I've never tested that theory. Interesting to hear that you felt the opposite.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

Just saw the extended edition. I can't see what people enjoy about it. The dialogue is sharp but the story is abysmal.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

Thoughts on the books? (if you’ve read them)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

I've tried reading the books twice and watching the films once. They're just so fucking long.

(I've read lots of books with a similar number of pages without thinking they're too long, and smaller books that I've also got bored of)