An Epic beyond anything in modern cinematic history

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2001)

This film is an epic, which has achieved something special, far beyond the formulaic Hollywood blockbusters and overly-faithful book conversions.
This is something special: move over young Potter, you're out of your depth. This film shows up Harry Potter for what it really is, a money making exercise, devoid of real love and passion for the making of the film. The Fellowship of the ring has this in abundance.
The film is wonderfully crafted with the love and care of Peter Jackson, each scene is carefully thought out and wonderfully filmed. Jackson has really shown his credentials as one of the finest Directors around.
Not that the film doesn't have it's flaws - the odd not too convincing CGI effect, some characters are a little undeveloped owing to the time frame - but I think this will come good over the length of the three films.
And that's the important point to remember, this is Part 1 of 3, not simply Film 1 of 3 related films.
A must see.