Excellent film, well worth all the hype!

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2013)

Brilliant film, enjoyed every minute of it. As a fan of the LOTRs trilogy it was great to revisit middle earth in all its glory. Excellent performances from Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen. Didn't feel that the film dragged at all - found the first 20mins a very good way of setting the scene and developing the narrative in terms of getting to know the different characters. Loved the trolls scene and the goblin king footage. Not sure if the 3D was as good as I would have hoped, but that has been the case with every 3D film I have seen! Music excellent as always - I'd expect nothing else from Howard Shore these days! Personally, I am happy they have made this into 3 films. I know I have to pay three times, but I think its worth every penny. Role on Dec 13!