12. "The Films Are Far Too Long"
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If anything they're not long enough. Considering the length of each book, Jackson had a hard job cutting everything down into one film per book and he did well. They're probably the best book to movie adaptations that you've ever had the pleasure of seeing and you're always having such a good time you don't even realise that it's 2am. Plus, LOTR drinking games and marathon days are the highlight of your social calendar.