A longer version with humor

3 long versions, this one is certainly the least successful. One can say without hesitation the other 2 (the community and the return of the King) they add a larger film. This is less true for this one but ...
This long version nevertheless adds to the pleasure of the spectator because it gives us 40 minutes and more happiness. Additional narrative elements, short shots, good words of Gimli, episodes of the novel that were missing (the Elven rope, water ents, victuals with Saruman), extra battle scenes to give a seat The Fort Cor absolutely hilarious.
3 movies, this one is probably the most interesting to see "all alone" because he has 3 full stories in parallel. The storytelling process allows us to concern ourselves with 3 adventures and events that would alleviate some heavy (like seat) if presented in a single block.
The register of disappointments, I disapprove Legolas makes surfing on a shield. This denotes completely. As much his pirouette to ride can go to the account of the skill of the elves, so surfing is totally "anachronistic".
Note that the episode Shelob, located at the end of Volume 2 Tolkien was postponed in early Volume 3, allowing to finish this album on a less sinister note.
This DVD is packed with bonus but as I have not finished digesting them, I will not say anything now.
This long version deserves a rating of 5/5 while I willingly give a score of 6/5 to 2 others. Our pleasure is lengthened by 40 minutes of happiness, suffice it to say that !!