I think Peter Jackson has done such an brilliant job of bringing the Lord of the Ring to the screen I honestly can't complain. If he chooses not to include one thing or another, he still has my absolute admiration. I have read these books many times over my life, and if I really feel the need to hear Tom Bombadil's wisdom or see "Sharkey" ousted from the shire, all I have to do is read them again. But having these wonderful movies available to watch gives me enormous joy.

Mike