Empty characters, go see a real movie, please!

Rating: 7/10 (12 February 2002)

I just saw the Lord Of The Rings and it was NOT what I hoped for. Not even a quarter of it. OK, special (&sound) effects are pretty astonishing, as well as the marvellous landscapes, but that's not all that makes a movie. What about a story for example? I think you are much better of reading the book (which I have not read) to get more into the characters, which are totally empty in the movie. The movie was very slow and that's the only reason why you have to sit three hours, not because it's exciting. The end was just so silly that I was looking around if I was dreaming or missing the point. Yeah, I think I just missed the point. I hope.
So, I guess I am part of negative of the two parties; it seems people either hate or love this movie. But let's be real, #2 in the Top 250? People, get a life and go see a real movie.