Consumed by the Ring

Rating: 10/10 (22 December 2001)

I,m a huge Tolkien and movie fan. I went with some trepidation to see LOTR and emerged from the theatre stunned. I couldn't quite make out why, I realise now it was sensory overload. I have never before felt like this after seeing a film.
I've now seen the film four times, the more I see the more I love it. The pace and detail of the movie is so great, that it does requires more than one viewing to truly get it.
Anyone who loves movies will love or come to love this film. Absolute die hard Tolkienites may not be able to take the leap of faith, but if the open their minds, give it a chance and go along for the jaw dropping ride, many I think will be converted.
Can't wait to see the next two, which in the books are even more packed then FOTR. Perhaps a health warning will be needed!
PS Mr PJ, Please do not alter the end of the Return of the King, some things *are* sacred