Yoyo,

Yes, I a long weekend would be ideal.

Get the extended versions. They are 4 hours each. The regular films are 3 hours each. Huge commitment, but well-worth it.

In the second and third films, Theoden rocks. ;-)

My favorite was the third. Very moving. One scene always choked me up.

The whole series is filled with power, beauty, magic and deep wisdom.