How Peter Jackson CHANGED the Wizard, the Pranksters, and Frodo's Best Bud

Michael and I continue to analyze the general changes Peter Jackson made to Lord of the Rings. This week, we look at:
* Gandalf, the Befuddled
* Sam, the Best Bud
* Merry and Pippin, the Pranksters

Are we right? Wrong? Did we miss something obvious? Let us know in the comments below!

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* Could Peter Jackson have done more to distinguish Merry and Pippin?
* Why wasn't Gandalf more of a leader in the films?
* Do movies try to make too many characters with dynamic story arcs?

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🎬 Chapters 🎬
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00:00 Intro
05:30 #4 : Gandalf, the Befuddled
17:55 #5 : Sam, the Best Bud
29:58 #6 : Merry and Pippen, the Pranksters