Not as good as the ppl do

Rating: 8/10 (19 December 2001)

Sorry, but it was not as good as all you ppl do, i love the book, i love the characters, i love the animations, and the nature surrounded in this movie (new zealand).
But it could be done better (for sure). I don't like the fast scene changes, time changes, location changes. There is no break for getting a better feeling how long the journey and how far it goes.
The first 1 1/2 hours were gone like a time lapse. The second part was much better, little bit more Story and time. But not enough - how should a watcher know (if he didn't read the book) why Gimli is so sad about the something (? did someone hear it?) died in moria. He is sad, ok but why? I know it, but not someone who didn't read the book. what about the other presents from galadriel, what about the fear against the water from hobbits? What about the little party in Rivendell - it was dark, but secure place.
But ok, there was no time... but sometimes i think some scenes like the lovestory... or about this little scene with this stairs in moria...
It's ok allover, yes, but not this great movie everyone wants to explain. But it's MUCH better than Harry 'the silent guy with no voice and sad gaze' Potter.
5/10 maybe it will be better if i see it again, and i will, but at this time - 5 out of 10.