Don't listen to "critics". Great movie!

Rating: 8/10 (25 December 2012)

Just my 2 cents. I was afraid to go see this. I reread the book in prep. Peter Jackson did a great job filling in the gaps and matching the tone of LOTR movies. The changes he made make total sense. I DID watch this in regular 24fps and non 3d. Don't think the bells and whistles are worth extra $ and I hate the soap opera effect!
It's a fun silly fantasy movie about wizards, elves, hobbits etc. I had a blast and can't wait for the next two. I'm not real sure what the "real critics", expected? I loved the bits of humor and Gandalf moments.
A movie is not a book. I agree with the updates made for the movie. Go see it. I you won't be sorry!