Simply Breath-taking

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 2002)

I am one of those people who never read. I simply cannot pick up a book and last 10 pages without falling asleep. I am a movie buff, plain and simple. After hearing the hype about J.R.R. Tolkien's classic story, I had to watch and see for myself.
I have always been a big fan of fantasy movies, the larger the cast of characters, the better. The Fellowship of the Ring certainly has that - and much more. I am now fascinated dwellers of Middle Earth - the Dwarves, Elves, Hobbits, Orcs, Wizards, Warriors - everyone of them.
Peter Jackson has done a wonderful job in transforming words to movement, suffice to say that this movie makes me want to pick up the book and read (hopefully I'll reach page 20). I thoroughly enjoyed the fight scenes, the intricate dialogue, the comradarie, the betrayals and not forgetting, the effects. Never a dull moment, this movie has definitely lived up to my expectations.
Sure, the Fellowship of the Ring will have its fair share of detractors, but I dare say that nothing will stop this movie franchise from becoming the largest ever or at least get on par with the original Star Wars Trilogy. Just one wish - An Oscar Nomination for Sir Ian McKellen please?