See it... Buy it... NOW!!!

Rating: 10/10 (28 November 2002)

Okay... I haven't read the other comments.. but.... I love this movie... I know I will love the other two, and I hope the same people make The Hobbit into a movie.
The acting is wonderful (even the fake accents of the two main characters). Ian as Gandalf is absolutely the best choice, perfect in every way... The direction and all the visuals are marvelous to behold.
The score is magnificent and moving, and compliments the picture perfectly.
Now, having read the book, I did note notable plot-differences, but they work within the context of the movie-version of the story, so it's still all good ;)
Also, there are some plot-points that become important in the Two Towers left out of the Theatrical Release, so I advise everyone to buy or at least watch the newly released Extended Version, in which those points are restored to the film.
All in all... just buy it and watch it over and over :)