An amazing movie.

Rating: 10/10 (13 January 2007)

***May contain spoilers*** Wow. Where to start with this movie? I never thought I could ever get into Lord of the Rings. There was so much excitement when this movie first came out, and all I could think was what was so good about this? I was reluctant to go see the movie, but boy am I glad I did. I left with a grin on my face and in the best spirits I have ever been leaving a movie. I think Peter Jackson did a wonderful job on this movie. Yes the movie is 3-4 hours long, but they are an action packed, sitting on the edge of your seat 3-4 hours.
Let me start by saying that the sets were just amazing. They are the best sets I have ever seen in any movie. You actually felt like you were a part of the movie and that you were really there. They made the places look real. When I first saw the LoTR1 I was a naive 11 year old, and I was actually determined to go to the places where they filmed the movie. When I watch the bonus features, and see how much effort goes into making these sets I'm just amazed. They put in so much detail that you don't notice, but without it it would look like something was missing. I can't even explain how gorgeous the sets were.
The costumes. Oh my, those costumes are most beautiful costumes I have ever seen. There is so much detail and effort that goes into making the costumes make the characters look and feel the way they are. Ever costume adds character to the actors and you really get a feel of who the characters are.
The acting was phenomenal. I can't even express how wonderful the casting was done. Viggo wasn't supposed to play the part of Aragon, but I am so glad he did. He was perfect for the role. I think everyone gave 110% on their characters, and really brought them to life. When Boromir and Gandalf died in LoTR1, I was really upset. I cried, and I felt as if a big part of the fellowship had just been ripped away.
Overall the movies were all amazing. You couldn't tell what was animated and what wasn't. You couldn't tell that the millions of Orcs that went to battle were all mainly animated. They all looked real. For every battle I was sitting at the edge of my seat, anticipating what was to come. Even after seeing the movies numerous times, I still get the nervous feel at the pit of my stomach during battles. Peter Jackson brought Middle Earth to life, and you feel as if you are really there.
Peter Jackson did an amazing, phenomenal, wonderful job with the Lord of the Rings series. He has created a new filming technique that will be used by other directors. He has also created a new legacy. This movie is sure to remain a classic. Peter has done what people thought was impossible, and the movies deserved all 11 Oscars they won. Every time I see the movies, I can't help but marvel at the wonderful job Peter has done. It is because of movies like Lord of the Rings that I want to become an actress.