A film for the fans by a fan

Rating: 9/10 (10 October 2002)

This film gets extra points just for getting made. I'm one of the hordes of fans that LOVE the books and know the characters and story's better than our own families - and I was satisfied.
Peter Jackson is a brave man and (thank God) a loyal fan of the books.
The only way this film could have been better would be to make it into a 18 hour film and include all of the subtle elements in the book.
I'm mystified by those that think this film is dull. Enough action and story to keep even the most attention deficit individual entertained. I would say if anything the film was too fast paced - trying to squeeze so much into a mere 3 hours.
Really, who isn't dying to see Two Towers in December?