Repeat viewing rewarded

Rating: Null/10 (22 January 2002)

On seeing the movie a second time I noted that it was still breathtaking but it was the sadness in Frodo that stood out. As in the book, Frodo feels himself doomed and the longer the journey goes on, the more this feeling grows. The other thing I noticed was the fine detail, all were wearing the brooches given to them by the elves(the fine detail of the book shouldn't be spelled out in the movie, Jackson has expected viewers to show some intelligence and use their imagination, or even read the book!).
Interestingly, the movie I saw had an intermission (at weathertop). It is obvious(listen to the soundtrack) that there should have been an intermission just on completion of the fellowship at the council of Elrond.
As with most other contributors I agree that this movie is up there with the best. There is also a side benefit. My three kids are reading the Lord of the Rings instead of playing PC games and watching TV.
Roll on Part Two