The Two Towers extended

Things I've learned from the extended Two Towers:

• Hobbits are like Kiwis, and take vegemite (or at least "seasoning") with them whenever they travel.
• All Hobbits secretly want to be taller.
• Ents occasionally channel the spirit of Tom Bombadil.

Unfortunately, it hangs together badly, and the rescoring is less than impressive. it almost seems a little... rushed. Or maybe "crammed" is a better word. <sigh>...

(Oh, and while we're geeking out on LOTR, check out this cartoon from PVP)