As Good As It Could Have Been

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2001)

First, there are a few (inevitable) changes from the book that may irritate you if you're the type who wouldn't accept anything less than total adherance to the original story.
The movie doesn't pick up that much steam 'til the fellowship of the ring is officially put together BUT afterwards it becomes everything you would have hoped for (if you read the book or at least bought into some of the hype).
Stunning acting, stunning cinematography. By the time the movie's over, the train is moving full steam ahead and you are left with the impression that it can only get better from there.