The movies are pretty fast paced compared to the books. I’ve tried to read the books multiple times and can’t. I really like fantasy. I love a long book. Can’t read LoTR at all. The movies, however, are fantastic. They aren’t action packed like some today, but they are beautiful visually, the music is amazing, and the acting is excellent. You also don’t have to watch the extended version. That said, I know some people who think a two-hour movie is too long.