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The map device seems a bit contrived to me, but since I already memorized all the information on it years ago, I don't guess it would do much for me in any case. So who else noticed that Minas Morgul didn't make the cut on the map? Minor details...
Definitely agree that Frodo and Sam are very obviously green-screening in their opening shots for this scene. Just about the only time you can tell it was used.
The brothers/evil father flashback scene is one of my favorite scenes in the movie; not only is it a great scene and well acted, but it provides crucial background information for all three characters. It is thus shocking that it didn't end up in the theatrical version, but I am definitely grateful for the extended edition.
Obviously everything has been changed quite a bit here. The only thing that remains basically the same is the capture of Gollum. As noted in the "What Happened to Gallant Captain Faramir" thread in the Movies forum, it is Frodo and Sam who have changed as much as or more than Faramir in these scenes. Not to say that Faramir hasn't been changed much, because he certainly has.
On to Osgiliath!
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