A liberal piece of the masterpiece

Rating: 1/10 (1 September 2002)

I think this film is a little overtly praised by the audience. The story is interesting, technical execution of the scenes is fantastic and the actors are some of the best actors of our times. Nevertheless something is missing.
I think J.R.R. Tolkiens Lord Of The Rings (Fellowship Of The Ring) one of the greatest books ever written and I was not overtly enjoyed as I found out that Peter Jackson had somewhat spoiled the filmation of this masterpiece.

Perhaps the most annoying thing is the unnecessary scenes with Arwen in this film as she comes meddling with the pursuit of Frodo Baggins by the nazgul. I think this scene really is "a little" too liberal an interpretation of Tolkiens masterpiece and to my opinion greatly disturbs the "big picture".
Furthermore I think the excellent pursuit of Frodo by the ring wraiths in the book is not in whole very well executed in this film here. I find it very disappointing that the director has decided to take a shortcut with the filmation just here. Also the idea of the relationship of Saruman and the uruk hai is a little too liberal interpretation by the director and I myself dont find it too delighting one.
On the positive side the battle scenes are great in this film. I myself don`t find this film very suitable for young children to watch because of the overall violence included.
To Jacksons credit I think that he has remained fairly loyal to the book and if you can ignore the few burdensome details above you really are going to enjoy this movie.