Of course, if I had proofread my post above, I would have noticed that I should have typed "not distracted from the story at all."
One more comment... I think Liv Tyler is gorgeous, so I don't mind her in the movies. It kept the elves involved, which is a good thing. 'Cause I like the elves.
894 posted on 12/19/2002 10:33:53 AM PST by carton253