Surprisingly good & surprisingly faithful

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2001)

I was pleasantly surprised by this film. Having read the book(s) several times, I was expecting the worst in terms of the film being faithful to the book. I'm very happy to have been suspicious for naught, as Jackson and his team have adapted the book very well indeed. Not only have they managed to keep the story true to the original source, but they have also kept it true to its spirit and feel. Highly recommended!