Peter jackson masterfully recreates Tolkiens vision but in film, he shows many who have never read the books a world to be explored through the eyes of the fellowship. He incorperates the music with the film with skill grabbing the emotions of many readers such as when the riders of Rohan charge into the hordes of the orcs showing their herosim. I would recomend this film to any with an inkling of love to filmaking as it is a piece of filmaking done well, please go watch the film and enjoy it.
The cast where all excellent choices for their role and I could not imagine the film without Elijah wood, Ian mckellen, Orlando bloom and Viggo mortensen.
To conclude i believe that you should make your own judgement on the films as they are up to your interpretation but as i can see, almost all of the reviews are good soo numbers dont lie... now just go and watch the 11 hour trilogy.