Very Impressive Fantasy adventure

Rating: Null/10 (24 January 2009)

This is very impressive indeed. A fantasy adventure that's treated with respect, but also very well directed and with imaginative Special Effects. Some of the Effects already look a bit dated (MINOR SPOILER: specially the opening battle when the ring is lost), but the rest are stylish and reveal Jackson's strengths as a filmmaker. The acting is competent with Ian McCellan faring well as Gandalf. The sets are grand and add greatly to the film's charm. There are also some ferocious monsters- a cave troll, and a demonic fire-breathing Balrog. One minor quibble for me was Cate Blanchett's self-conscious voice-over.
Overall 9/10