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About the Argonath
I myself hadn't seen them that big in my imagination but I didn't mind the size. I liked how WETA added to the scale persepective of the statues by having some birds fly by.
It is also neat how they hold out their hands as if they want to keep the enemies out. It really is a strong symbol of Gondor in its glory days but now it is ironic since the orcs passed them without any trouble.
However, these statues also represent Gondor's longing to stay strong which makes the realm's diminishing power more melancholy while reading LOTR.(Untill the return of the king)
Probably the main reason people built these kind of statues or monuments is because they are afraid they will be forgotten, and I am sure Gondor is no exception. When I see the way they designed the Argonath in FOTR I think you can really see that.
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