Yes, a great film

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 2001)

Slighty slight spoilers ahead:
I am not really a geek or a fantasy fan at all, I don't care much about Conan or Willow ...(I could go on), but I read the Hobbit and LOTR seven years ago. I ... liked it and ... forgot about it the moment I finished them. (I read a lot at that times).
Now, I have seen literally thousands of movies and as a fan of Peter Jacksons work, this one was definitely a must see.
All in all, the only flaws of this movie are:
1. It's just the first part. (I want to see 2&3 at once)
2. I miss the Peter Jackson touch a bit. (More Gore & Goofiness perhaps)
3. At SOME FEW times I would've shortened the story a bit. (Seen from the filmical point of view)
4. Too many close-ups of the ring and Frodo. (a bit useless)
6. The whole movie lacks a great theme. The music fitted, but ... I want to whistle the theme of the movie when I leave the cinema.
Well, that's about it.
I loved Bilbos short transformation. And it's so good to have Christopher Lee back... (The only good aspect of Episode II btw.)
Mac
P.S. I really hate Harry Potter. (I couldn't resist)