Great film, but Lord of the Rings was better

Rating: 9/10 (22 July 2002)

First of all, I would like to say that I really enjoyed this movie. Russell Crowe's acting was top-notch, and Jennifer Connelly wasn't bad either.

However, this movie cannot compare to Lord of the Rings. For further details on why, read my IMDb comment for that film. That is why I still believe the Best Picture Oscar should have gone to LOTR. The Best Director Award is even more baffling. It is obvious that ABM is not very difficult to create in comparison to LOTR. Anyone in their right mind would know Peter Jackson deserved the award over Ron Howard.
Overall, ABM is still an amazing movie. Most years, it would be worthy of the awards it obtained. But in the year that LOTR came out, ABM should not have stood a chance.
Final Grade: 9/10