Something truly magic...

Rating: 10/10 (28 December 2001)

This was a masterpiece of cinematic magic, the likes of which I hadn't expected to see in theaters. There were flaws, but there were flaws because Peter Jackson took the kind of risks this story deserved. This is the kind of movie that can be made when a talented director and a talented cast have a passion for their work. The acting overshadowed the special effects.
The only reason I am able to wait for the Two Towers is the feeling that I, as the audience, am part of something special. Thank you, New Line Cinema, for taking this risk.