Two films for The Hobbit? Invented materials to "fill in the gaps"?

[Trotter]

Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne

When ever a book is made into a movie it will be an intepritation, you will never get Tolkiens LotR or The Hobbit.

Of course this should not keep us from bashing the films

I disagree, a movie can be very true to a book if done correctly. The story, the characters, and the overall feel of a film can easily mirror that of the book upon which it is based. PJ's LOTR mostly failed in this respect, even though they are good films.