I thoroughly enjoyed this movie

Rating: 9/10 (19 December 2001)

I have just finished watching the first movie of the series and am very happy to report that it was everything I had hoped for. While I missed a few characters that where in the book but not the movie (eg. Tom Bombadil)I know that it would not have been possible to put everything in a movie. Sam's relationship with the pony, how he rescued him, things like that. But over all it was a great ride and wonderfully filmed. I was thrilled to see how they made the Hobbits look so small.I wanted to say also the casting was just excellent. The actors looked like I had imagined when reading the book. I am presently re-reading the 3rd part and will find it difficult to wait until next December for part II. Since the story gets darker I know that the next 2 films will be even more exiting. Good work to the director and all the players.** "One ring to rule them all, One ring to find them, One ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. In the land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.''**