[Lathriel]

I actually like the Green Dragon scene. I think its okay. The rest of the movie is pretty serious anyway.
The killing of the the hobbit is completely unnessecary. The first time I saw it in the theatres I really didn't like that part.
It doesn't bother me that the letters take a while to appaer because it gives time for Frodo to say there is nothing there, and then to say there is something there which makes the whole scene more dramatic since Gandalf can show his reaction which I absolutley like. And I still see his fist reaction as relief.
I also like the part where the Shire is shown at sunrise and all is peaceful untill the black Rider steps into the frame. Its like, "oh look at the lovely shire,its so peaceful." (Black rider appears) Never mind" I like all the scenery shots but I think this movie is awesome at always using the scenery to the best advantage.
I was really glad they put the woodelves back in, if only for a cameo.
The time thing doesn't bother me since it would really undermine the point themovie is trying to establish. If the movie said 17 years later...Some people might be wondering why the ring is seen as such a powerful object. When the characters get panicked about it they might be thinking,"So? Nothing happened in 17 years" I guess the point I am trying to get at is that the need for quick action is lost.
I really like this sequence in general. It took me a few times of watching the movie before I figured out that Gollum shouted, "Mordor, Sauron!"