A slow start, but it takes it's time to become something magnificent

Rating: 10/10 (14 December 2012)

First of all don't judge the film itself positively or negatively strictly due to the OPTION of seeing it in 48 fps. Now the beginning of the film is slow and at times doesn't even feel like LOTR due to the lack of familiar faces. The wait is worth it because at about fifty minutes in the movie picks up and becomes something extraordinary. This is the point where old friends, incredible fighting choreography, majestic cinematography, and stand out performances truly come together. Peter Jackson takes his time finding his way back to the LOTR glory, but when he does he comes back with just as much strength. I'm not saying this is another LOTR and it shouldn't be because this is something else. The second half of this film is phenomenal and if P.J. can continue with this momentum throughout the next two films then we are in for quite a treat.