Watching «The Lord of the Rings»

The book delves into the global audience reactions to The Lord of the Rings films, utilizing data from the largest film audience research project, which includes 25,000 questionnaire responses. It examines the significance of film fantasy for diverse viewers, the impact of marketing and cultural discourse on audience expectations, and the responses of book fans to the adaptations. Additionally, it explores how personal preferences for characters and the films' reception vary across different national and cultural landscapes.