3 entire movies to drag that bore out?
But to some people, it was noted as great science fiction. The first movies they tried to make didn't do well and it seemed like it wouldn't translate to the screen well.
This last round of movies didn't put me to sleep like the earlier attempt did, so I am interested to finally see the conclusion. Then I might have the context and patience to go back and read the books.
LOTR on the other hand, I read long before the good movies came out. I already knew the story going into the theater. (there was a terrible animated version that came out in the early eighties. So disappointing.)