Haven't read all of the thread, but did anyone else think that the burning tree moment's music had so much Liberi Fatali / One Winged Angel going for it? I couldn't help but laugh at the time. I'm sure it's more that all three songs are mutually influenced by something else, but yeah, good times.

Lord of the Rings is technically six books, three volumes, one story.

I found the movie wonderfully enjoyable.

EDIT: In response to Ouch! - particularly the last bit in his post - I actually found Return of the King to be embarrassing and feel The Hobbit is much, much better.