Good, but Looooong! (one spoiler)

Rating: 8/10 (25 March 2002)

In some ways, this film suffers from the same flaws as the book. Though the producers do (thank goodness!) cut out the ridiculous Tom Bombadil episode, the story meanders and there are too many scenes where you're left wondering what they were for.
With that gripe out of the way, it has to be said that the acting and characterization are great, the music is fine and the special effects are simply awesome.
At the end, though, I was vaguely dissatisfied, very much aware that I'd watched a long film. A truly great film wouldn't leave that feeling.
Maybe parts 2 and 3 will do better. Rating: 7/10.