A Beautiful Film

Rating: 8/10 (22 December 2001)

A truly marvelous film, visually and philosophically. Never before have i seen such lovely sights. Firstly i must admit that i have never read any books in the series, so i went into the theater with a clean slate. I came out three hours later completely taken aback. Going on the basis of what i saw in the film, i must say that Peter Jackson's direction is taut and remarkably subtle. This picture is certainly one in the hands of a talented director, and you know it from the prologue to the ending. The end, of course, is ani-climatic, and it has to be, knowing the story has much more ground to cover. I won't bother to summarize the movie, knowing full well that anyone reading this has either total familiarity with the literature, or has already seen the movie. Terrific cast as well. The chemistry is fun to watch on the big screen (and little screen when it comes out on DVD). Friendship, Sorrow, Greed, Honor, and Darkness pass through you as your eyes feast upon the streaming story. Moments that send tremors through your skin, and quakes the very foundation of your imagination, and moments of such peace that calmness flows through your body with gentle fluidity. Great movie, and will be an important one in the realm of epic undertaking.