This was a great movie. It was a good depiction of the book and also a great addition to the Peter Jackson collection. It kept the book's childish charms, while giving us some great heart-pounding. I mean, I knew what was going to happen the whole time and I was still gripping my wife's hand as if that would help Bilbo, Thorin, and Company escape the orcs. There were obviously some alterations to the book and I have no objections to any of them. Another big thumbs up for Jackson.