Great movie

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2001)

Since there are plenty of good long reviews and comments on LOTR i would like to add a short and different comment:
I have never read any of Tolkein's works, But heard the entire story of the "Silmarilion" from a friend of mine that happens to be a master storyteller.
The Story of Middle earth - Tolkein's world ( note - i'm referring to the idea and the story, not specific books) is definitely the greatest I have ever heard. And belive me i have heard and read many stories.
Now for the movie: IT ROCKS!!! if you haven't seen it yet you really should and i even promise you will want to see it a second time after that.

Incase already seen the movie then there are much less reasons why you shouldn't read the SPOILER below, the review is very short but i prefer it that way:

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Things in the movie i liked: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The prolog is brilliant. The Dark Riders look awfully real and horrifying. The whole part of the Moria mines Especially the battles holds you to the edge of your seat. The scene of the meeting in Rivendell The battle scene of "Arwen's last stand" (as i was told it's called like in the book) was simply AWESOME! The scene of the river with the 2 idol kings was really inspiring. All in all the story was superbly told - as far as i can say.
Fantasy or not, This is one of the best movies I have ever seen, Maybe even THE best. If what i've heard is true and the next 2 movies are going to be even better because they where more invested in, It could make history and open the door to a lot of new generation fantasy movies.
one more thing to add: Although it's pure fantasy, The story has some really strong messages about the world WE live in, That made me ponder and i just couldn't sleep most of that night.