> I converted to enthusiasm by the time the first trailer came out.
I appreciate having your view. I have seen exactly nothing. I mean, I REALLY set out to avoid this! Now I'm getting antsy to see it! :-)
Go see it. I love Tolkien. I just re read TLOTR, and then just finished reading Fellowship of the Ring to my 9 yr old son. We went to see it. EXCELLENT. But too violent/scary for all three of my children, 9,7,5. The 7 and 5 yr old left with mom after only the opening scenes. The 9 yr...its a toss up. He was OK but it was awefully scary.
Again, GO SEE IT!!!