Movie comments - don't read if you haven't seen the movie yet!

I saw it right after school today. . .I truthfully don't mind the adaptations they made for screen. If they'd made an exact retelling, nobody would want to watch it but hardcore fans, it was the director's job to get it out into the mainstream really. . .(which is good and bad). . .I think, though, as a 9 hour movie it'll all be great together. . .<P>I actually liked it without Tom and all the songs and stuff. . .though the changed area surrounding Gandalf and Saruman was interesting, and having the stone in really early. . .I guess it helps people understand whats going on (if they haven't read it)I did enjoy seeing Saruman and Gandalf fight. . .but I'd have liked to see Radagast (as he's my favorite minor minor character)<P>all in all though, a thoroughly likeable movie!<P>I can't get over it when they just say "weed" too. . . I guess its the stupid American teenager in me