Why the direction was mediocre? Well, because was a burocratic souless job, as all other Columbus movies - except perhaps BICENTENIAL MAN, which was I dare to say his "masterpiece" till today (except for the incredible derivative score by James Horner).

As for you saying lots of people wants me banned, that's also understandable since my opinions are most of the time too strong for the youth and to the close minded fan boy.

Anyway, thanks for trying to defend me from the intolerant and rancorous mob. But if this task is too heavy for you, I will understand if you want to jump to the other side.

Nice chating to you. At least we agree on the good qualities of LORD OF THE RINGS, which was OBVIOUSLY influenced by lots of things, but can't be called a copy or a clone.