The first time I went was to the first session that my hometown cinema played. It was packed of course, even a week later it was still difficult to get tickets for some sessions. It was the most animated movie crowd I've ever had the pleasure of being part of. The first time I've been in a movie where people have applauded at the end. Which is weird really, because it was only Palmerston North not Wellington, and none of the stars were there. Still, it was the first session and I'm sure that being kiwis many of the people there were extras, or wardrobe people or something.<P>There was hearty, raucous laughter at all of the possibly funny parts, infectious laughter that somehow made me not hate Gimli the Comedy Dwarf (possibly because he's still a cool character, not like JarJar or Chris Rock). There were murmurs of approval and awe when Legolas swung up onto his horse. And even though I was 40 minutes late to work, I didn't get any hassles from it. What a great day that was! What a movie...<P>btw, the second time I saw the movie my cousin next to me cracked up when he saw Craig Parker (Haldir) turn up in his screaming queen armour. I had to join in.
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