Hey! - home from the movie, watched it with my Dad... I think he liked it! - He said Wow alot, was super impressed with both the scenery/sets, and with the actors/characters. There were only two other people in the theater, so I was able to whisper a few clarifications at confusing parts of the film, but how much they helped is undecided. I think it is a bit overwhelming for the newbie and he had a bit of sensory overload as we parted. We clarified a few things about Galadriel in the parking lot, and talked about who was great in it. He was particularly impressed with Bilbo, Frodo, and Gandalf, in no particular order. All in all a thumbs up!