Will become a true classic, by every definition of the word

Rating: 10/10 (8 January 2002)

Thirty years from now when I sit down with my children, I can say that I watched Lord of the Rings at the theater. This movie is a true event. If Fellowship of the Ring is any indication of the quality of the next two films, this trilogy will be remembered by generations (maybe even hundreds of years from now), I'm fairly certain of this. This movie has a mythic quality to it that transcends generations, much like Star Wars. Yet this movie is so much more than Star Wars - difficult to put into words - it's not your formulaic Joseph Campbell-ian fare, that's for certain. While you can't really call it true classic yet (it's only been out for a short period of time, and there are still two more films), it very likely will become one. Do not miss out on movie history in the making. Score: 11/10!

Every the bit deserving of whatever awards it receives.