Amazing!

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2001)

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings is perhaps one of the best movies ever made. Mere words really cannot express how much I enjoyed this movie, but they will have to suffice. From the very beginning, I was dazzled by not only the special effects, but by the sheer power of the camera-work, story-line, and fabulous acting. This is one of few movies in which every single part was perfectly cast. First off, Ian McKellen as Gandalf was absolutely perfect. Without a doubt, he was the best character in the movie. Ever since I read the books, Gandalf was my favorite character, and Ian did an outstanding job bringing the wizard to life. Cate Blanchett was also one who really stood out in my mind. After I saw her as Galadriel, it was as if she was born to play that part, she fit it so well. Elijah Wood did a great job as Frodo Baggins. The emotion and energy he put into his character is immense, and it definitely shows. There were some discrepancies between the movie and the book. They didn't, however, detract from the story, and all of them worked very well. All in all, this is a must-see movie with a stellar cast, great story-telling and believability, and beautiful shots. If you only saw one movie this Christmas, then this would definitely be the one. It's just that good. By the way, it's just as good the second time. :?)