I haven't seen the film yet, which "PC environmental crap" would that be?
I hate to be such a party-pooper. My expectations were probably too high.
And look, there are plenty of other things:
Battle Of Helms deep: 1)Why the need for Elves? 2)Why does Legolas freak out before the battle? 3)Why does Aragorn have to beg Theoden to ride out of the Keep to make a last stand ? 4)Why is Eomer not there from the beginning? 5)Why doesn't Gandalf bring back help in the form of allies (Erkenbrand)?
I mean seriously, elves at Helm's deep? Theoden still cowering in fear? Faramir trying to take the ring? What is Jackson's common theme here?