Loved it.

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2002)

This film is an Excellent adaptation of the original story and is a true epic story, part one of three.
Some of the events occur slightly different from the original story, but the correct "tone" and "feel" of the original story are there, and the changes work well for the film.
I'd love to see an extended cut with additional material that didn't make it to this final theatrical cut.
I can't wait for the next two installments, especially The Return of the King (then those who whine about "no ending" can finally shut up)!