If Peter Jackson delivers half of the faithfullness that he did to Tolkiens books then I think that everyone on these boards will rate the new film in their top 5.
Worried what they will call the dog though....blackie?
I hope they manage to use the special effects to good use and don't make it look like a glorified xbox game.
Peter Jackson remember is responsible for the excellent Lord of the Rings Trilogy and also the terrific remake of King Kong. I wouldn't write this one off quite so fast. Better than Tarantino getting the job just imagine, "Hey Gibson yo Mutha, I killed your dog N**ger and F*** yo mutha, now I'm going to torture you and give your wife a foot massage".....fades into scene of RAF airmen dancing to Sing Sing Sing whilst cutting each other with a switch blade......