Still pure gold after all these years

Rating: 10/10 (1 January 2008)

After all this time, this is still (according to many) the greatest motion picture ever made. The making of the film proved that the success wasn't guaranteed. It's filled with memorable lines and images, and gives us flesh-and-blood, complex heroes who aren't perfect, yet keep us cheering them as they go on through hardships they never imagined they'd face. All of this is set against great spectacle and even some ingenious special effects, (the production looks more lavish than it is, due to clever trick photography in some scenes). The fact that people still talk and rave about this story shows that it still stands the test of time. Acting, music, production, photography, and script are all outstanding. It never ceases to be entertaining, and even the outdated attitudes about some aspects of race can be forgiven, as they were consistent with the novel and the time that the story takes place in. And, in spite of lasting four hours, it's never ceases to grip the audience. This film is always worth a look, even if you've seen it before.