My parents and former college roommate did not like LOTR movies either. They were not geeky/nerdy enough I guess. :( I enjoyed them though even though I didn't read the books (don't like to read). I hope The Hobbits movie will be good too!!
Also, see the comic one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RywcqJcHVD8 from http://geeks.thedailywh.at/2011/12/21/comic-book-marriage-proposal-of-the-day/
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