The perfect adaptation of the novel

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2001)

The expectations were really high after seeing all these trailers and other stuff, but they were exceeded by far. Peter Jackson did a great job by bringing the landscapes and the characters to the screen in such a perfect way. This IS really Middle Earth.
There are some scenes I did not like, e.g. Frodo's encounter with Galadriel, or the octopus-like beast at the entrance to Moria. But they are negligible compared with the scenes that I did like: Ian McKellen and Sean Bean may be the best actors you could find for their roles. The greatest surprise was Elijah Wood, since I did not expect, that he would make such a good Frodo. Seeing the mines of Moria, the Shire, or the river Anduin, it may happen that you forget to close your mouth due to your astonishment. After seeing this movie my only wish was to see it again from the beginning, and I surely will.
This is the perfect adaptation of the novel, and three unforgettable hours. I gave it 10/10.