An Unforgettable and Compelling Story

Rating: 9/10 (31 October 2013)

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is an experience that'll keep you engaged and amazed for the whole 2 hours and 51 minutes running time. Not once did it feel like the movie became tedious or dull at any time. The film arouses a concoction of feelings such as exhilaration, fulfilment and anticipation, yet also sadness, compassion and despondency at times. This is all made possible through admirable characters such as Aragorn, Frodo, Boromir, Legolas and many more, in conjunction with a compelling story so engaging it makes you wish you could turn back time and engulf yourself in the world of middle earth first-hand. Furthermore, the movie executes a fantastic representation of the power of The Ring and what it does to people. The Ring is this small yet enormously powerful evil entity that feeds off people's desire for power and uses this against them to corrupt their mind, ultimately, to return to it's creator Sauron. This is seen through many characters, one example being Gollum as he has held onto the ring for so long that it has corrupted every part of his mind, body and soul. Similarly, Bilbo Baggins finds it extremely difficult to banish the ring from his possession because it has begun to corrupt him also. The ring's potential power and its mere capabilities are an unwanted burden that becomes an addiction to anyone who adopts it. From epic battles to sedative traveling, utopian landscapes to dark mountain mines, mighty enemies to initially deficient hobbits, the movie is a compelling story of bravery, friendship, and an unforgettable adventure that will leave you yearning to see the next movie in the trilogy immediately.