[Eruanna]

On the whole I thought that the Elves and the Hobbits were well done. However,like SpM I also found the size of the Hobbit's heads to be too small in relation to their bodies, they looked too much like children. Also, in the shots where the small stand-ins were used for each Hobbit, they didn't seem to move in the same way as the larger actors. They reminded me of the little jawas from Star Wars, especially when they were wearing cloaks.

The portrayal of the Elves I found very pleasing. Except for Elrond and Arwen. Hugo Weaving certainly looked the part, but he seemed to translate Elrond's wisdom and gravitas into a permanent frown and a general 'ticked off at everyone' manner. Liv Tyler's Arwen was just too 'earthy' looking and not at all the ethereal princess that I pictured from the books. Cate Blanchett, on the other hand, was perfect as Galadriel.