Too long
I’ll agree with the ‘too long’ sentiment. There was new music that I enjoyed but my absolute favorite (in 3D especially) were the extended scenes of Rivendell. I wish there was more of that. It was like watching a Maxfield Parrish painting in motion.
I’ll second the too long comment. i expected a lighter themed movie and this was way too dark. There were kids in the theater and that family had to leave because of all the violence. I don’t remember the book containing this much violence.
It’s too long because they need to stretch it into a trilogy.