Tripe.

Rating: 5/10 (5 October 2004)

Sorry. I'm not a fan. I can understand the importance of the trilogy in cinema history. It was a tremendous risk to do what Peter Jackson & New Line did, it paid off. Welldone! I am also of the opinion that these films DO get better.
But what I can't understand is why so many people find the first so amazing. Sure it's oh-so pretty to look at by DEAR LORD it contains some over indulged rubbish and some of the WORST acting associated in serious film making I have ever seen! Step Forward the core cast on that front (Minus McKellen)
This trilogy is all about Peter Jackson's film making. I found LOTR: TFOTR extremely forgettable yet I have the Special Edition in my DVD collection... Fickle!
It'll take me a boring day to put it on!