To Male and female, young and old alike, this is a masterpiece.

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2001)

When I first entered the theater, I was somewhat skeptical as to how the movie would turn out. The reviews were A+'s across the board, the critics were wowing at the mere mention of the film. But without a doubt those reviewers were readers of the original novels. I, myself, have never read any of the books my Tolkien. I felt that I had no grasp as to the story line, and probably wouldn't be in the loop for all three hours. But you know what? I never blinked! I was completely, utterly, and totally engrossed in the sites before me. The images were breathtaking, the acting superb, and the sounds were astounding. Some of the images actually brought tears to my eyes, it was that great! And as I peered across the theater, I saw the same reaction on the faces of everyone. This is a beautiful film, and I recommend you to see it at all costs.