Incredible...

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2002)

It's a great movie. I went to see it twice and still wish to see it again...that's rare for me. Even my other favorite movies I only wanted to see once. This is probably my 2nd or 3rd movie I had to see it more than once. This film is different from any other you will or have seen. Don't miss out on this phenomenon. It's visually stunning and beautifully acted. Peter Jackson (casting director [s]) took his (their) time in casting the characters--you can tell; they were made for the parts. I can't imagine anyone else playing any of the characters. I can't believe I have to wait a whole year!
Note: considering the length--3 hours!--Jackson did an awesome job of cutting out what was needed and left was needed. Although, some die-hard fans will be disappointed. The development and history of the characters and the relationships are left out or briefly noted. It makes the movie a little more impersonal. You may not notice it because they beefed up the romance between Aragorn and Arweyn. STILL--I loved it.