Enslaving

Rating: Null/10 (4 January 2002)

I have heard people ranting on about the flaws in this movie. One such statment that made me chuckle to myself about the ignorence of the person comenting, was about the scenery. I cannot remeber their exact words, but they were some where along the lines of: "The scenery wasnt real enough".
Thats funny, it is real!
This movie, in my mind, is far greater than any movie i have ever seen in my so far short life. The music captured the tension of certain scenes as well as innocence, danger, victory and impending doom of a 'Balrog'. The music was more than just an aid for the movie, it was part of it. As the camera swept over the (real) landscape as it follwed the company, the music threw you in there too.
The genius of Peter Jackson is inspiring to say the least. Throughout the 3 hours of brillance, i was captivated, that my mind was literaly enslaved and i felt i was there. I felt i was an orc charging through the mines of moria after the fellowship, i felt i was part of the fellow ship, walking beside Gandalf, toiling up the snowy mountain.
I have also heard people saying other things of critisim towards The Fellowship of the Ring, like it is too long and doesnt have an ending. First of all, the book is over 1000 pages long. If it was all made into one movie, it would be longer than it already is. If it was to be shorter, ther would have to be more movies, more anti endings and more dissapointed people.
For around three hours, I was held to the edge of my seat and my eyes fixed to the action on screen. I felt i was no longer in a movie, but actualy in Middle Earth, and that is a powerful feeling. I recomend it very strongly, and all those who say it isnt worth it, i dare you to try and do better.