What can I say? There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Special effects were stunning, as expected. 3D Imax was terrific. Could have done with less insertion of ties to LOTR and info taken from the appendices of the books (far too much of Radagast in the film). The story would have stood on it's own, without these things. That said, it was still damn good entertainment - just got a little tired at about the 2 hour mark, with no chance for a break.