The $3 billion gamble that couldn't be recaptured

The Lord of the Rings franchise has been a beloved series of fantasy books and movies, but despite its popularity, there are aspects of the movies that fans tend to be protective of, and may not want to admit. One of these aspects is the length of the movies. The original cuts of the movies were over 3 hours long, and with the extended cuts, those numbers jump up by a full hour. This makes it difficult for casual fans to get started.

The extended cuts of the movies were a commercial success, but they also raised the bar for future projects in the franchise. The pressure to deliver a similar experience has led to a series of spin-offs and prequels, but none have been able to recapture the magic of the original trilogy.

The age of Elijah Wood: A valid criticism

Elijah Wood, who played the role of Frodo,was just 18 years old when he began playing the role. This is significantly younger than the book version of Frodo, who is in his 50s when he sets out on his quest. This is a valid criticism of the movies that fans often don't want to hear.

The age of the actor playing the role of Frodo is not the only issue with the movies. The lack of women in the movies is also a notale issue. There are only three major female characters: Arwen, Galadriel, and Éowyn. While all three characters are wonderful representations of women, this doesn't excuse the issue.

The Army of the Dead plot: A bit too easy

The Army of the Dead plot is also a bit too easy, as it effectively ends the battle with the arrival of the army. Fans may not want to admit this, but the franchise will never be what it was in the original movie trilogy. This isn't to say that upcoming projects aren't exciting, but fans don't really seem to want new projects, even if they are good. They want more of the original trilogy.

The original trilogy of movies was essentially lightning in a bottle, and while the franchise can still be great, it can never be exactly what it was before. The pressure to deliver a similar experience has led to a series of spin-offs and prequels, but none have been able to recapture the magic of the original trilogy .

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The lack of transparency in the franchise's business dealings is also a concern. The unnamed buyer of the rights to the franchise has been a subject of speculation, but the true identity of the buyer remains unknown. This lack of transparency raises questiions about the future of the franchise and who will be making the decisions.

The future of the franchise is uncertain, and the lack of transparency in the franchise's business dealings is a concern. The unnamed buyer of the rigths to the franchise has been a subject of speculation, but the true identity of the buyer remains unknown.