There's a limit to how big and loud an explosion can be. Or how fast a chase sequence. And yeah, when you've seen one you've seen them all.

OK, I like a bit of spectacle (I've just watched the Chinese movie Hero- huge armies, elaborately choreographed fight sequences- and enjoyed it) but ideas are what really excite me.

And don't get me started on sex scenes. Sex is so dull to watch. And artistic sex- tasteful angles, golden lighting- wake me up please when it's over.

I read Tolkien when I was a kid and I re-read him a few years back, but that's it; I'm done with him. I very much doubt that I'll read him again.