An Awesome Flick

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2005)

To some people, this may seem a boring, long-winded version of a boring, long-winded trilogy of books. But it is much more.
I am an avid anime lover, and rarely did I watch actual movies and go to a theater. I had never read the books, and I wasn't too interested in the movie. But, my brothers were extremely excited over it, so I went with them to see what it was about. As soon as I saw The Shire and all that The Lord of the Rings had to offer, I immediately thought, 'This might be the best movie I have ever seen.' By the end of the movie, I was positive and begging for more of it.
The casting was great. I couldn't have picked better actors and actresses. The story is very engrossing. But, the thing that made everyone gaze in awe was the special effects. Although they really didn't flourish out until you started to see more of Gollum (Smeagol), it was still fantastic. I would definitely say this was one of the most beautiful examples of movie advancements throughout the ages, starting with Nosferatu in Germany, all the way to Lord of the Rings in New Zeland.
Yes, it is a very long movie, but I enjoyed every minute of it. It was pure entertainment. Although some people did not like it, I absolutely loved it. It showed a world in which almost anything was possible, and all of the possible occurred.
I still haven't read the books, and I don't know if I will soon, but for right now, I treasure the movies. I love it so much, I bought all three of them in the extended version and spend an entire day just watching the whole trilogy. The cast commentaries are great, and the Appendices are also.
I would recommend this movie to people who enjoy fantasies, mythologies, and anything with a great story. I also recommend that you do listen intently to what they have to say, because almost everything is said for a purpose. The only confusing bit can be with the names of things, but you get used to them quickly. The names really are beautiful after you listen to them. Especially the Elven names.
Well, I think I've said my bit here, so, if you haven't seen the movie, I hope you get an idea of it. Thanks!
~Mitsuki