Yes, War of the Ring is very similar to Warcraft 3, probably it was inspired by it, but I still liked the game. Even though it doesn't have the same depth as the game from Blizzard, it's still playable. The main thing for me is that it doesn't have a huge number of units, like in global strategy games, and it's a "game for evenings," which isn't a bad thing. Games from EA are, of course, more cinematic than their predecessors, but the simplified building and minimal resources are a drawback. Again, IMHO.
Yes, I would also like to see this episode at the end of the movie. :)