The perfect beginning...

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2008)

I must admit, I had never heard of the books when I first saw the trailer of this movie. The trailer just captured me, and i made a note to see this movie! I actually ended up walking in freezing temperatures to catch this flick when it was released on the big screen. I left the theater in awe of what I had witnessed, I was inspired! This was a fantastic beginning to the trilogy. The characters were given enough screen time to understand and support them through the rest of the trilogy. The visuals and effects were really nice, and the score was just perfect. The Mines of Moria was perhaps the best part of the film. Its environment was well captured, as it effectively created an eerie feeling.
The movie passed like a breeze, despite its long running time, which was essential to capture the aura of the movie. The ending made everyone want more and set things up nicely for the other two sequels.