My mouth is watering

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2002)

I left this movie yearning to see it again and again! And I did so- four times in the theater. I can't wait till it is released on DVD, or until the rest of the trilogy is released. From one who has read the books, I have to say it stayed very true to them. A few omissions were made, but they were necessary to keep the movie down to three hours. Now onto the good stuff. Casting was excellent. I can't think of a better person to play Frodo than Elijah Wood, nor a better person to play Gandalf than Ian McKellan. The other hobbits were played very well, and notable performances were given by Viggo Mortensen and Orlando Bloom. Cate Blanchett and Liv Tyler played their parts very well, too. The landscapes, shot in New Zealand, were simply breathtaking. The Shire and Bilbo's house were just as I imagined them. The background music complimented the action very well, and the visual effects, especially the Balrog, were stunning. I am also particular to the storyline, but I think it could not have been done better. Good luck at the Oscars!