Why the 'stair' scene?

Rating: 7/10 (10 January 2002)

SPOILERS Very well done, but I found the "stair" scene in Moria (just before kazadh-dun bridge) extremely poor. Does the screenplay writer think viewers are THAT stupid? Also, this scene has no impact whatsoever, they could have used these 10 minutes to shoot a ride in the Maggot's wagon in the night or almost ANYTHING that has some atmosphere.
Anyway I did enjoy the movie, although it is sometimes being too majestical and a bit over-stuffed with effects.
7/10