I first read the trilogy when I was 11 years old and again at about 15. Now I am 18 and am re-reading them. I love these books and wanted the movie to impress me. I was not disappointed. I saw it 2 days after it came out and immediately wanted to see it again, the next day I went, and wanted to see it again. Last night, I was satisfied once more, but still want to see it again. Maybe this sounds fanatical, but I know that I am not alone. I went with some friends that saw it for the first time last night and the first thing that they said was, "it was amazing, lets go again!" I, like everyone else am anxious for the next one to be released, I wish I did not have to wait a year. I think that they did justice to the characters such as the hobbits and the elves, they were as described in the book. All in all, the best movie I have seen in a long time.