The least satisfying of the books well translated and not as good as the fellowship, but my 4th favourite movie of all times after the Matrix, Fellowship, and Braveheart

Rating: 8/10 (24 December 2002)

The least satisfying of the books, well translated, and adapted for the screen, and not as good as the fellowship, but my 4th favourite movie of all times after the Matrix, Fellowship, and Braveheart. I liked the fact that several tedious passages were given summary treatment, but disagreed with the cavalier introduction of the elves at Helms Deep.