It Begins.

Rating: 7/10 (10 March 2016)

Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001): Dir: Peter Jackson / Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler: Here at long last is a much anticipated showcase about the uniting of good to conquer evil. The plot regards a ring severed off the finger of a demonic figure and the quest to destroy it. Despite its glorious production values and a detailed screenplay it is still hinder when arriving at a sudden cliff-hanger ending. Director Peter Jackson captures the spirit of the material with extraordinary visual effects. Ian McKellen delivers a compelling performance as Gandalf the wizard out to guide Hoblit Frodo in his quest to destroy the ring. Gandalf is imprisoned by a demonic adversary but escapes. As Frodo Elijah Wood is to put the ring on in the midst of danger because it renders him invisible. He received the ring as a gift before being warned of its power. From there he is sent on a quest to destroy the ring while avoiding its magical temptations. Viggo Mortensen as future King Aragon is a warrior who accompanies the Hobbits to a violent standoff with ogres. Sean Astin plays Frodo's friend Sam who will be his strong right arm. Liv Tyler plays a princess and Aragon's romantic interest. In the end it is a triumphant visual effects that bring the book to life but it acts mainly as a fellowship in Hollywood overspending. Score: 7 / 10