*spoilers* in case you haven't seen it
I was in shock when I saw the extended version - I couldn't believe they cut such important details from the movie, especially the Boromir / Faramir and Father story. It explained so much, and when I watched Fellowship again, I could really see Boromir's conflict and had so much more understanding as to where it came from.
The funeral scene also added so much more emotion to the movie, and depth to Eowyn's character.
They also gave a further explaination about the goblin orcs vs the Uruk-hai rivalry with the scene where they meet up.
I also loved the ending when the Uruk-hai venture into the woods and are greeted with angry trees
Plus, I throughly enjoyed the documentary portion on the DVD about Gollum and the actor who created him. Andy Serkis
is Gollum, and has totally created the character with movement, voice, and mannerisms, including facial expressions.
Why, oh why were deprived of these scenes???!!!!
