The One Film to bind them

Rating: Null/10 (18 January 2003)

I can say but one word for this film, brilliant. I am not a great fan of fantasy films in the slightest. However Jacksons wonderfully crafted Middle Earth is breath taking. The first scenes of Hobbition show exactly the scope that this production has. This lush green, the costumes, sets and so many small hobbits next to big Ian McKellen. Plus thats only the begining.
The characters in the fellowship are all handled carefully also. Each one is given their specific task in the story's structure. Plus all the actor's are superb. Each one of the cast gives their all and it shows.
The stories message of a group of people banded together for a quest is a good one. Elf, Dwarf, Man, Hobbit and Wizard all must work together. Almost a shame such concepts are not in society today.
Howard Shore's music is beautiful. Everytime I hear the Fellowships theme I always feel some what elated. His music is very evocative.
Overall I film I will always view as brilliant. Roll on The Two Towers.