Middle-Earth just as I imagined it

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2001)

I am a long-time fan of the Tolkien books, having re-read all of them at least three times. Tolkien spends a lot of time in his books helping the reader visualize the Middle-Earth, so naturally I was curious whether the movie would portray something completely different from what I had imagined. Surprisingly, I found the visualization completely consistent with what I had portrayed in my mind.
One image that really stood out for me was the initial battle scene against Sauron and his orc army. I had never imagined seeing such an epic and glorious battle, especially not in those proportions. To have this scene stand out is completely consistent with Tolkien's style; his reverence for epic historical events resonates througout his books.