" The two forces battled each other, with the outnumbered Gandalf holding out his staff to keep the Orcs at bay with a disorienting, blinding light.The screen displayed the animated action - a barrage of rockets aimed at the flying figure - while keeping "Score"and tallying the number of rockets remaining (the final score was 7150).Production work included reconstructing a perfect replica of the Senate chamber, and the film was faithful o how American democracy works (i.His last words from his disembodied head were: "OK, screw this.Game over."The game-playing environment changed o a plain room, and the two returned to reality where they were seated with legs crossed on the floor and playing a virtual-reality game." The egotistical, jaded writer agrees with her astute assessments about his harsh, conceited character:Lydecker: In my case, self-absorption is completely justified.