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Gasping for breath still - it was awesome! There were at least two dozen viewers at the theatre and you could have heard a pin drop as the last shot of our heroes faded. Then, the trailer appeared on screen - our first indication was the different music. After 10 times, you know what the music is supposed to sound like in the credits, and that was not it. Instead, we got shots of Hobbits, Elves, Men, a dwarf, Orcs, and Treebeard. It was so incredible I still haven't got the proper words.

Things I noticed:
Eowyn is beautiful, and that disputed picture is of her! I'm thinking of dyeing my hair blond.
Helm's Deep. It looks like, well, Helm's Deep.
Dead Marshes - better than I'd imagined since I hadn't envisioned the flame spurts.
Faramir - I'll forgive him for being blond because he was so cute!

Everyone catch Treebeard? Not much of a shot, but so cool! Also it looks like Arwen will be reforging Narsil and bringing it out to Aragorn. The shots of the White Rider were great, too. And Theoden is going to be perfect. I could not believe he was chanting that poem and it fit so beautifully!

When we were done, the whole theatre cheered. It was like opening night all over again.

Well, I am still having trouble breathing after that! IMO, that is one of the most beautiful trailers I have ever seen--the music was stirring, the shots we were treated to were incredible.

Aragorn is Da Man! Whoo-boy...

*ahem*

Now that I've got that out of my system, the introduction of Gandalf The White literally took my breath away. His way of speaking has completely changed along with how he looks. I am really looking forward to seeing the full transformation.

Eowyn was beautiful and tragic both at the same time. I still have some issues with her and Aragorn sparring, but that scene was excellent--almost enough to win me over. ;) I had a little trouble figuring out who the new characters were. I think I could tell when Faramir was onscreen, but if Eomer was, I missed him completely, and it took me a while to figure out that was Theoden.

My one complaint is that there wasn't nearly enough of any of the hobbits. We barely got 3 brief moments with Frodo and Sam, one shot of Merry and Pippin and one of just Pippin with Treebeard. I would have been more annoyed with that if I hadn't already figured out that that would be the case.

The way it was put together was fabulous--very well done, even down to the length of time the black screen at the end of FOTR was in place to build the anticipation to the breaking point.

The attendance was pretty good for a 12:30 matinee, the theater it was in was a very nice one, so that was a nice surprise. We didn't cheer or clap after the trailer was over, but I think it was because everyone was still a little awed by it.

I am sure I will have more coherent thoughts later, and after I get a chance to see it again.... ;)

Just walked in the door...

WOO HOO!

Then was it over? - hehehe no not quite yet! - but it felt that fast! - I second the motion for finding the first download or captured stills. I don't care what I have to sell to get it.

-Aragorn picking up the leaf clasp... perfect way to start.

-The three running... Takes me back to that place in the book.

-Shot of the orcs running - and then Merry and Pippin.

-Shot of Pippin against tree - blinks TREEBEARD!

-The appearance of Gandalf the white... loved the buildup with Legolas, Aragorn and Gimli readying their weapons...

-There were audible gasps when Gandalf appeared. - Wish I could have captured what he said.

-Eowyn the angst-ridden teary eyed, and then sparring with Aragorn... playing hard to get? - not gonna work honey.

-Aragorn appears to just bust in to the Golden Hall... looks like a man on a mission.

-Good footage of Theoden and Wormtongue

-Happy hug scene with Aragorn and Arwen

-Eowyn was beautiful Jen. She is a very changeable person. Both those older-looking photos and the young pretty thing are both her in different moods.

-Shots of Saruman... voice over of Gandalf talking about the Two Towers - Orthanc and Barad Dur

-voice over Still Gandalf speaking of/to Aragorn... he fears what you will become. Great shots of Aragorn looking tough and worthy.

-Heartbreak at the marshes... Frodo looks so tired... "the ring is getting heavier".

-Galadriel speaking that the quest will take his life

-Helm's Deep battle looked great... very big, very epic

-Brief glimpse of Faramir

-Gollum... stunning visual... the voice seemed perfect but awfully loud... maybe just the shock factor of hearing it...

Audible cheers - All eight or nine of us in the theater! - Begging the folk upstairs to rewind it and let us see it again..

Rushing home to talk to you all! All for now - not even proofreading!