[HanneyBean]

As I have not seen it yet, I am in no position to say, but yours is the first negative post I've seen about the movie.
I'm sure it was a bummer to look forward to a movie and be disapointed.
I must say that I'm glad I'm watching the movies first - and then I'll read the books for the first time. I think those people who read and loved the books are finding it much harder to appreciate the movie. I believe I'll appreciate the book much better after having watched the movies - at least I hope I will.

On a lighter note, my only "true" hope for this movie is that Aragorn will be as sweaty, dirty, and hunk-a-licious as in the past (and I'm only saying this partly tongue-in-cheek!) Too bad Viggo is such a wimpy, liberal idiot in real life!

[sweetliberty]

"On a lighter note, my only "true" hope for this movie is that Aragorn will be as sweaty, dirty, and hunk-a-licious as in the past "

Aragorn is nothing short of magnificent in this film. His transformation from ranger to king with all the kingly virtues, not the least of which is humility, is just stunning and he is even more gorgeous in the final movie. You won't be disappointed.