Wonderful, breathtaking, spectacular, etc

Rating: 9/10 (25 December 2001)

The Fellowship of the Ring is not just a stirring work of imagination, it is a true work of art. The performances are nothing short of terrific, and the film is not just a showcase for exceptional special effects and gorgeous New Zealand scenery - it is boldly impassioned, with heart, soul and genuine emotion. This is the richest movie experience I've had for a very long time. Those with a short attention span and those who don't have much appreciation for the fantasy/adventure genre may quibble, but these films should live on for many years as glorious achievements in cinema.