I think I am in a minority.

Rating: 8/10 (20 February 2002)

Before I begin let me just say that I did like this movie. However..I did not think it was worth all the high marks that it has been getting, this site not excluded. Visually it was stunning but one can only take so many stunning vistas and panoramic landscapes. The special effect were impressive (although by 2002 standards they may only be considered normal.) Casting was good. Ian Mckellen was the only person who could pull off Gandalf.
You will love it if you see it. But I think time will not be kind and many will watch it again or spend oodles of money to own a copy or two and be disappointed after repeated viewing.