A little sceptic

Rating: 8/10 (8 January 2002)

Well, what can I say? I was disappointed, there's no doubt about that. A lot of details throughout the film made me question the motive of making it; was it an attempt to make LoTR immortal, or was it just a way to make a huge profit?
If thought of as just a film among others, I have to say that I was impressed and thankful of a GREAT fantasy movie. The genre sure doesn't include many...
If viewed in the light of it being a screen version of one of the greatest book in the history, I - as I said - was very disappointed. I can understand the need of shortening down the action in one way or another, but in some cases I felt as if the writer/director had totally changed the spirit of the book. That is, from MY point of view...
Loved the characters, the scenery and the choreography; not so very impressed by all the shortcomings. A great film, but not THE greatest. :)