Not exactly the book,but an outstanding film

Rating: 10/10 (12 January 2002)

Although this is not an exact movie version of the most widely read (and loved) work of fiction on earth, I have to give Peter Jackson an A+ for his interpretation. He certainly has the feel of the story even though there was some parts glossed over,other parts omitted (undoubtedly due to time constraints) and some minor changes to the story and characters.If this movie has the effect of causing more than the 50 Million worldwide almost fanatical lovers of the Lord of the Rings to also read the trilogy then Peter Jackson has indeed done a great service.I highly recommend the movie, but to truly appreciate the story, read the entire trilogy and the prequel "The Hobbit".