barely met expectations

Rating: 7/10 (12 December 2001)

First of all, LOTR isn't a bad movie at all. In fact I find it pretty good. But can a movie meet such high expectations? I don't think so...too many people have been waiting too long for this movie. A LOTR mania is about to start. Here are some brief remarks of what I thought of the movie: First of all, the settings, landscapes, characters, camera work and overall art direction are great. Well taken care of, like you would expect from a movie with this big-a-budget. The story is kept in tact, and the thee hours pass in no-time. My only 'problem' is: if you make a mix between 13th warrior, the Neverending Story, Dragonheart, Braveheart, Gladiator and the Mummy you'll end up with the same result. It's a good movie because the makers had to guts to make a movie about such world renowned books...but the movie itself doesn't come up with anything new or shocking.