As a kid I loved this book.
But when I think about the LotR movies, I didn't like their normal versions at the cinema. The extented cut on DVD was the real thing. And I hope they do it right this time with the "The Hobbit"
It's a very good story and I would like to have a pinball game with a big fat angry dragon in it.....and with trolls ;P^^
But they need to cover all 2 movies so there is enough time before the big hype is over.