NO SPOILERS-----This film is the best movie ever for the masses

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2002)

People who have not read the book, are in awe of this movie. I watched people around me during the movie (glances, of course I missed nothing of the movie itself), and their reactions said enough. The story is of course is magnificent. The translation to the big screen is done very well. Action scenes are much more intimidating, and the little intro explains to people a lot which would not fit into the movie dialogue itself. All the actors are great, especially the dwarf, which will make you laugh for sure. Gandalf stands out too, Sir Ian McKellen we have to thank for that. The masses who are too lazy ( or dumb ) to read the book will now have the best story ever delivered to them in easy form. Although its a long sit ( 3 hours ) the time will fly by, and at the end you will be VERY disappointed this part is over, and VERY agitated because you'll have to wait another year for part 2. My advice: GO READ THE BOOK!
Big ups to Peter Jackson for taking the necessary time to perfect this movie.