Hmm

Rating: 3/10 (17 December 2003)

Well, this was stunning to say the least, for i've never seen a movie filled with more gaps than this one, and i kid you not. IMHO P.Jackson should keep true to the story if hes actualy gonna use or even walk by the name Lord of the Rings, and not put in half-rubbish quests and tales, remove the most vital parts.
Well, enough said about that, the movie has gaps, ok.
However, there are some positive sides in the movie too, the camera angles, the light settings and the composision principles are followed up with great accuracy and care, Filmaticaly, id say this movie is the greatest ever made, but considering the story, its rather a show-off for the new technology lurking around.
Hopefully the extended edition, or the "rumored" "Directors Uncut Edition" will be better and fill in the huge gaps in the story, but i have my doubhts.
Imho, the movie should be called "Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings" [Based on Tolkien's master piece "Lord of the Rings"]