Steve Dulson wrote: > I have to disagree with Victor and Kate's opinions about the > lack of character development in the movie. Just one example - > the was a collective gasp of anguish from the audience that I > was in when Boromir was shot. Obviously, *that* audience had > found a way to relate to the characters. > > It must have been a terrifically hard film to make, and I > think some of the action sequences went on too long - how > much screen time did the cave troll get? - and one or two > of the casting choices seem odd, but overall I think Jackson > did an excellent job.
Have to add that I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, also. Much better than Harry Potter. Also I would strongly recommend A Beautiful Mind. I was not much of a fan of Gladiator, and thought Russell Crowes Oscar was a travesty, but is just wonderful in this movie. Jerry
