Unbelievable film! Roll over Star Wars...The Lord has arrived!

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 2001)

Never in my life did I think that a movie would come out that I would fall in love with more than my love for Star Wars. However, today was the day when I went to see this incredible epic film.
It has been a long time since I read the novel, however, I was still familiar with all the main characters. Being a fan of the fantasy genre since I was a young one, it was great to finally see Elves, Hobbits, Orcs and the such look just the way that I envisioned them. The film makers really out did themselves.
Since it has been so long since I read the actual novel, I am not sure of any parts that were missing, or how accurate it was. Guess I will have to pick it up once more to read again.
The storyline revolves around Frodo Baggins, who comes to own an all powerful ring. The ring however can bring the kindest man to do evil and selfish things. Under the guidance of Gandolf the wizard, Frodo sets out on a journey to destroy the ring before it falls into the wrong hands.
The scenery is fantastic, the acting brilliant, and the music score is beautiful and haunting. Not since Star Wars has a film touched me in this way. Hopefully the Academy Awards will also agree with the great effects, as this film deserves to sweep the Oscars.
This is definately one film that is not to be missed. Bring your mother, your father, your dog if you have to...just do not miss this instant classic film!!