[a_witness]

I loved Galadriel and missed Tom Bombadil. I wish they had made the movie longer with more scenes and hope they actually did and will release the cut material with the DVD.

[bvw]

I'm disappointed, so far, in the movie. The pacing was wrong and the unfolding of characters was weak. I'dve preferred the opening violent prologue occur after the arrival at Rivendell, and that the opening sequences been of the peacable Shire, and developing Frodo and Samwise better.

[HairOfTheDog]

I have not heard any rumor that Tom Bombadil was even cast. I know that many were very taken by Galadriel...It may just be me. Her overall role definately may be improved in the longer version.

[Paul Atreides]

They forgot to show Strider's sword being made whole again!

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

"I loved Galadriel..."

I agree. I've seen many comments about how shallow her performance was.
The impression I got of Cate Blanchett's performance was of a woman comfortable with her power, yet distracted and never at ease with the visions that she alone can see. Knowing that something terrible is coming and not knowing if she can resist it. It is this sense of foreboding that keeps her from being able to fully concentrate on the here and now.
In this way I felt Cate pretty well nailed it.