[BibChr]

...that little exchange between Eowyn and Theoden in the book, because it sounds EXACTLY like the final one between Luke and Vader---I mean, to the word.

I thought that, too. Like we wouldn't notice?

Dan

[Skywalk]

Yeah, just checked, it's not in the book.

Well, I always figured Vader was a sort of Gollum-figure, but he redeems himself at the end(of his own will) and casts "the ring"(the emperor) into the chasm and ends the Empire.

So, since Lucas took some of those elements from LotR, maybe Peter thought he could take that bit of dialogue, but that was a bit TOO much.

There should only be one "I've got to save you. --You already have."

[Skywalk]

Despite my criticisms, I have this feeling that upon another viewing I will get over the hype and the expectations and other emotions(sense of loss?) and just immerse myself in it.

When that comes, the floodgates open.

I believe others will experience this as well. I've had that happen in the past.