Absolutely wonderful film - can't wait to see it again

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2001)

I was initially apprehensive about seeing the film as I enjoyed reading the book several times over the years and wasn't sure whether I would agree with Peter Jackson's interpretation. However, I needn't have worried. The film was wonderful. The casting was flawless, special effects terrific without being "over the top", locations and attention to detail amazing and in the whole of the (almost) three hours I wasn't bored once, in fact I didn't want it to end. Although obviously leaving out some of the details of the book (Tom Bombadil!) and adapting others to make the story more interesting as a film, it worked for me (and my 17 year old son) on every level. Can't wait for the next film - can't wait to see this one again!