Absolutely Incredible!

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2001)

I was lucky enough to get tickets for a sneak preview playing at my multiplex on the 18th. One of only four theaters in the area playing the movie and let me tell you it was completely worth being up until 2 in the morning! I have never seen a movie that captured the essence of a book as exceptionally as this film has. I am already itching to see the next two films and will more than likely be reading the next two books over again just because I want to know what's next even though I've read them before! Visually the movie was stunning. When I'd close my eyes and imagine the landscapes and scenery while I was reading, I'd see nearly exactly what Peter Jackson has on screen. The characters were brilliant. Kudos to casting. Did anyone else get scared to hell by the Balrog? Shoe in for most frightening baddy in my books. It isn't very often a movie lives up to it's hype, but this one my friends surpasses it! GO SEE IT!