Review: , it 's a pale imitation . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the gorgeously elaborate continuation of `` the lord of the rings '' trilogy is so huge that a column of words can not adequately describe co-writer/director peter jackson 's expanded vision of j.r.r. tolkien 's middle-earth . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: it 's difficult to feel anything much while watching this movie , beyond mild disturbance or detached pleasure at the acting . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and the thinness of its characterizations makes it a failure as straight drama . ' 
Sentiment: negative


Review: if the suspense never rises to a higher level , it is nevertheless maintained throughout