Just a little movie magic.

Rating: 10/10 (28 December 2001)

Although there are some minor changes from the book. I feel that they help make the story more compact and easily understood. Especially by American audiences who are no longer used to long scenes of exposition.

At 3 hours in length, I feel the movie had to have some changes and tightening up to make it work. And it does work! The scary bits are very scary. The funny bits are great fun. And Ian McKellan should be awarded an Oscar for best actor.
All in all, it is a wonderful job. 10 out of 10.