Lord of the Rings

[WhipLash]

Just wondering if anyone has seen ‘The Lord Of the Rings’ yet? Meant to see it over the Christmas myself, but was just too busy. And of course I had to read the book again before seeing the film!. Ah well, in the next week or so hopefully.

How does it compare to the book? Has the film followed it closely?

I have to say that every time I see the trailers it really does look fantastic. The scenery in New Zealand certainly looks breathtaking, and the special affects are very realistic looking.

So, out of ten anyone?

[Phil]

I have heard good reports about the film.
Friends of mine that have seen it said that they were surprised how close they kept it to the book.

It's a must see for me... Looking forward to seeing it.

[BrianS]

I thought it was great! The special effects were fantastic and the bad guys were suitably scarey - There is a great Rock Monster thing that made everyone in the row in front of me jump 3 feet in the air.

There was only one drawback. Its three hours long - man, my backside was numb when I was leaving. My girlfriend thought the end was crap - but thats because it doesn't end, it stops ready to start back in the next instalment.

I give it the thumbs up (said the actress to the bishop!!)

Later,

Brian