This afternoon we saw Return of the King. I was surprised that the theater wasn’t that full, which I am assuming had either something to do with the weather or the fact that it was the second showing after last weekend’s opening. For a moment I felt bad for Peter Jackson, like that he had worked so hard on this film at one point, and now who really cares? It was over four hours long from start to finish and was a wonderful time.

To me the most detestable character was Denethor, followed maybe by Gollum. Wormtongue would’ve been up there but he redeems himself at the end by stabbing Sarumon, the evil wizard, in the back. In both of the battles, I kept wondering why Gandalf didn’t have more wizard magic he could use. He was the one with seemingly the most goodness and powers. It used to be that Sam was my favorite of all of them.

I think he still is but this time I liked Legolas. Miles said he’s too pure and doesn’t have any flaws. But that’s why I liked him. He was confident in his archery and not self-important. I do not think he once despaired, like several of the others at various times. He had an invincibility and perseverance to him in a way that came off as not even having to try. I’ll never understand why Frodo wasn’t able to just throw the ring in.