Disagree about the hobbits
In this version, I thought the Hobbits came across as rather studly. There's the mistake Merry (I think) made in Moria, but if I remember correctly it was actually less stupid than the one made in the book. Later, they seem to give a better account of themselves in actual combat than in the book.
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