BOOORING!!!!

Rating: Null/10 (25 December 2001)

*Spoiler* I really, really wanted to like this film. I loved the books. (Maybe that was half the problem.)When I arrived, I settled back in my seat and got ready for adventure. One hour and 45 minutes later, I was still waiting. I watched fights and could not get myself to care who won. The action was soooooo slooooow and the special effects ruled the day rather than the characters. This is in direct contrast to JRR Tolkien's books, where there is an emphasis on charecter development. And then there was the cheese factor, and the changing of the plot line, and the complete omission of The Hobbit, and the falsifying of how Bilbo got the Ring. Gack! Well, I left after one hour and 45 minutes and did not look back. I decided I wanted to keep my imaginary Middle Earth at least somewhat intact. That's two more films I can mark off my list! In short, give this a miss! As long as we keep saying we love these special effects laden, character bankrupt films, this is the kind of dreck they will keep making for us. Rating- A -10. Stinkola!