The best fantasy film since the original Star Wars!

Rating: 10/10 (2 January 2002)

I went into this film expecting to like it, the buzz was good and the story is weel known. Little did I think that I would be blown away so much that I have not left a theater as excited about a movie since I was a kid after I saw Star Wars. Most people are focusing on the special effects, which are remarkable, but I think that the film succeeds on all levels,most fantasy films these days are fx extravanganzas and are entertaining, but are not remembered soon after, they are just fun video games. Peter Jackson must have really loved this story, alot of care went into the producing of this story. Yes it is an adventure,full of action and thrills, but it takes itself seriously,Jackson has created a whole world, not just a bunch of action set pieces. Star Wars in 1977 felt that way, earnest and completely emerses the viewer into its world, no movie since has had done that as successfully until now, Bravo to Mr. Jackson and everyone involved in the making of Fellowship. Finally a movie that will make a huge amount of money, but will actually deserve it! Run, don't walk to see it!