Excellent movie!! It sparked my interest in the books!

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2002)

I have now seen this movie three times. I rarely go to the theater to see any movie, and I've never gone more than once for any single movie, so the fact that I've seen this one three times in three weeks should tell you a lot. I had never been interested in the stories before, but I have already begun reading the first book (I refuse to read the other two until I have seen the movies; I don't want to ruin any surprises). I thought the cast was excellent. I was really impressed with Elijah Wood and Sean Astin, but the entire cast did a great job of making the characters real and believable. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking. My 9 and 8 year old daughters have gone with me each time, and actually sat spellbound through the entirety of every showing, a miracle for them! I know that some people are disappointed at the many things that had to be cut out, but the movie is already three hours long (although it certainly didn't seem like it, not even the third time). I think Peter Jackson did an excellent job making what must have been some very difficult decisions on what to cut and what to leave in or alter.
I have to admit, I've become a little obsessed. I bought the soundtrack the next day and have listened to nothing else since. My kids are already asking when we will go see it again. I told them maybe next week. : )