Superb adaptation of the book and an OK movie

Rating: 9/10 (18 February 2002)

Warning: Spoilers
Let's face it. Any truly faithful adaptation of Tolkien's classic (especially FOTR) is destined to make a lousy film. Much of what makes the book an epic can't be contained within the commercial limitations of film (even if the film runs close to three hours). Given this limitation, The FOTR was masterfully done, and it took just enough artistic license (Arwen saving Frodo, etc. Dropping Bombadil, etc.) to improve the movement of the story.
I was a little disappointed with the treatment of Galadriel who came across a bit too menacing in my opinion. The score could have been better also. Other than that, FOTR is a great film worth watching many times over.