Far from perfect, but good.

Rating: Null/10 (17 June 2003)

A good adaptation, going for the right amount of time, with all the best bits kept and all the unnecessary bits disposed of. An amiable effort, with a resounding score and top-notch cinematography capping it off. On the downside,it lacks coherent story-telling for those uninitiated to Tolkien (unless they pay VERY close attention and/or see it multiple times), there are too many characters under developed (albeit for good reason; i.e time) and the acting (as is the norm in this type of film) is adequate at best; it is also criminally over-rated. Good special effects, but they have little influence on my final grade of any movie. Jackson's least impressive effort yet, is still enjoyable, and improved is upon in his next installment. 3/5