And that nostalgia only helps amp up the story which is already rather sweeping and epic.
What happens, though, is you begin to question why youre watching this at all.
Is it showing something that youd never see in live-action?
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim opens FridayImage: Warner Bros.
Its a disconnect that holds a very good film back from being the classic its franchise demands.
The problem, however, is the middle of the film where things drag considerably.
Thankfully, when it picks up again, the finale more or less makes up for it.
A shadow rises over Helm’s Deep. – Warner Bros.
The pacing issues are also slightly helped by the factThe War of the Rohirrimlooks stunning.
Which should be enough, right?
Its still awesome though and if you are aLord of the Rings fan, youll enjoy it.
The eagles are coming. – Warner Bros.
But just go in with slightly tempered expectations.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimopens Friday.
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