return of the king

Yes: He was trapped in the tower at the start of the third film, but you never saw him then or heard about him for the rest of the film. In the book, I recall he escapes from the tower and goes to the Shire, and the Hobbitts have to return to get him out of there. Maybe some of that makes the director's cut.

Ah right. Yes, Sauruman. Didn't realize his (actor's) name. Indeed, there was a good bit lacking in the 3rd movie w.r.t. him. (the part where the Palantir gets thrown out, etc.) And definitely the Cleansing of the Shire is a notable omission. It would be cool if they included that, that alone would have to be another 30 mins of footage probably. I've read the books (all 5 incl. hobbit & Silmarillion) many times over, they are one of (if not THE) greatest stories ever told IMNSHO.

-Ed

Not me, I still buy LDs.

Impressive flick! I just rented it. I`d recommend watching it on the biggest screen possible. It`s one of those "larger-than-life" movies. Only gripe; Why are the orcs so damned weak? Even a four foot tall Hobbit mows `em down. Hell, I could probably take a few down myself! :) Fun picture though.