OK, I understand all of your points, but listen to what the actor himself says! Fran Walsh came up with the idea to base it on triumph of the will. Now I'm not just saying this, but the very second we see from behind Saruman's back the legions of armies, that's EXACTLY what I thought of. Watch this film if you can, and you will understand that it IS awe, pride, (almost) joy, in his face.
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