Well made movie, nitpicking only

Rating: 9/10 (24 December 2002)

If you like the first movie of the series, you can't be disappointed in this movie. It's true to the books, as was the first movie, and begins right where the first ended.
I have really very little to criticize, Peter Jackson has done an incredible job, thankfully. When I initially heard he was directing, I was horrified (just watch The Frighteners).
My only complaint would be the Ents were less than awe inspiring. If they took the time to make Gollum mind blowing in looks, spend some time on the Ents. Also, the end battle sequence was a little long. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't bored, I just felt there were other areas of the book I would have rather had more time spent on instead of the battle. Gimli has some great lines though.