Favorite things from FotR the movie

[Miriel Stormrider]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU PAILAN!

What a wonderful thread. You have cured me of my nasty desire to nit-pick even though I love the movie. Rogue Elf must not stand alone. Oscars for every one and everything!!
BTW, bropous, you are absolutely right. Thank goodness for shots at redemption, we all need it at least every now and then.

Now then, the things I totally love about this movie.

Elijah Wood as Frodo. I think he handled a difficult role with great sensitivity and insight. (Not to mention that he's soooo cuuute! Sorry.)

Pippin's accent! I could listen to it all day.

All of the detail. Props, costumes, sets, everything. I am so glad that they went to such effort to make a beliveable Middle-Earth, from the hair on the Hobbits' over-sized feet to the halls of Khazad-Dum. It gives back to the movie some of the depth that had to be left out due to time constraints.
I want those swords! Yowza! I read on the official site that Sting has real elven runes that actually spell something. Cool!

The fighting scenes were awsome. The swordsmanship and archery had me on the edge of my seat, silently cheering on the fellowship. Must get video when it comes out so I can voice my support in a suitable manner. (BTW, did Lurzt's death remind anyone else of Darth Maul and his fate?)

So much that I loved, so little time to write about it. Must stop now.