Yes!!! I read LOTR a long time ago and was so excited when Peter Jackson announced his plans to film it. Fantasy can be so difficult to translate to film. From the time the filming began, I followed Jackson's interpretation and was thrilled by the final product. In the end, though, the book remains far superior to any of the films. From the 1st page, Tolkien draws the reader into his world, leaving us captivated. The theme of good vs bad stares us in the face, challenging our recognition of it in our own world. LOTR is a masterpiece.
I’ve seen one of the movies but have put the movie-watching on hold until I finish the books.