The Lord of the Rings extended editions are infamous for their vast length. The fantasy movies come in at over 11 hours. But, they still aren't long enough.
I disagree. To put the scouring back in the movie many other scenes would have to be changed, plus it would shift the tone of the film at that point. I’m okay with having a literary version and a film version, as they presented their messages differently.
For one, I like how they come back to the Shire and find it the same as they left it, and yet they all have trouble fitting back in. The quiet looks at each other at the table as hobbits in the background happily go about life says so much without even a word, with the sadness only broken by Sam finding the will to go get Rosie like he said he’d do.
I understand your perspective and mostly share it. As I said in my post, I would have been happy to have had a deleted scene as I can appreciate how it might not fit the narrative arc of the final film. I also appreciate what was in the extended edition.
I disagree. To put the scouring back in the movie many other scenes would have to be changed, plus it would shift the tone of the film at that point. I’m okay with having a literary version and a film version, as they presented their messages differently.
For one, I like how they come back to the Shire and find it the same as they left it, and yet they all have trouble fitting back in. The quiet looks at each other at the table as hobbits in the background happily go about life says so much without even a word, with the sadness only broken by Sam finding the will to go get Rosie like he said he’d do.
I understand your perspective and mostly share it. As I said in my post, I would have been happy to have had a deleted scene as I can appreciate how it might not fit the narrative arc of the final film. I also appreciate what was in the extended edition.