First of all, I'm a fan of the books. So that may make a difference. But this trilogy is fantastic. It may be a little slow at times. Especially in the second movie which was my least favorite because of the Ents. But all of the actors did a great job not to mention the gorgeous cinematography which I could look at all day. Everytime I watch this I find something new. Whether it's a camera angle I didn't notice, or a different facial expression.
Definitely a must see for fantasy fans. Even without Tom Bombadil.