Special effects are really sensational with the story to boot...

Rating: 10/10 (29 January 2002)

An outstanding movie, an outstanding piece of work. My wife and I started reading the book before the movie because we heard it would be a bit hard to follow. It wasn't at all. I only got through the first 2 chapters and she got close to the end before we decided to go. She wanted to refrain from reading the whole story so she would at least have a suprise ending. Just pay close attention to the story and you'll get it.
I really do believe that Ian McKellen could very well take best actor for Gandalf (At his age and for that work was just amazing) and Peter Jackson should get best director definately (to take the story of JRR Tolkein and breath life into the screen like that takes a master. . If you only see one movie, go and see "Lord of the Rings"
The only thing I disliked is that they really left you hanging in the end, but hey thats the story and there are two other movies to follow. This movie is just as worthy as status of classic as "Star Wars" Trilogy. Can't wait to see part 2!