The Best Movie out of Hollywood in a LONG Time

Rating: 10/10 (22 December 2001)

Given my disappointment of "Star Wars: Episode One," and my knowledge that there is no possible way to encompass all the depth and subtlety of Tolkein in ANY movie no matter how long, I was absolutely delighted with the first segment of "Lord of the Rings."
It is definitely the best movie to come out in a very long time and is long overdue. Despite some obvious parts of the book being left out, and other parts being abbreviated, I don't think even the most cynical of fans could expect more from any motion picture treatise.
For all the limitations of the motion picture vs. the literary form, "The Lord of the Rings," in my humble opinion, did not disappoint.

The only part I found laughable was the "Jedi" battle between Sauraman and Gandalf that never took place in the book. Again, motion pictures are limited, and I am sure the writers thought a battle royal would entertain more than a battle of words.
All I can say more about this movie is see it! If I say more, I give away too much.
I wonder if those who are panning the movie have even read the books. I have and I loved this movie. It was so good, that it more than made up for its faults.
Word to the wise, it is not (again in my opinion) a movie for small children. The Lord of the Rings were violent books, and make for a very violent film. Lets put it this way--if you would not take your child to see "Braveheart," don't even think of taking them to this film.