Did LOTR need more action?

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Originally Posted by Galadriel

On the contrary. I think there were too many battle scenes. Jackson made good films, but he really messed up Tolkien's elegantly crafted dialogue. LotR is not meant to be an action-packed modern film. It has a message, and messages are generally not delivered well enough with battles.

This discussion is about the book, mind.

I don't think anyone would argue that the films didn't labour the fight scenes.