Giant Epic That Really Delivers

Rating: 9/10 (5 February 2006)

I must admit my faith in this movie wasn't exactly great at the time, it just didn't seem like one that would appeal to me. But upon watching it I was pleasantly pleased with the presentation of this first Lord of the Rings movie.
Do know I have never read any Lord of the Rings books, although I have tried to read the first but it was just too complex for me. I will say that The Fellowship of the Ring is a great translation in the first pages I read of the book. Under the direction of Peter Jackson people will say that alone makes the Lord of the Rings movies great, that more or less applies mostly to this particular installment.
What I mean is that this is the best Lord of the Rings movie. Part of the reason is because when watching this movie the viewer gets a better acquaintance with the characters. The love that the audience gets with the characters in Fellowship of the Ring is better placed than the last and is much stronger than the next two. As for the performers in this movie they do an excellent job of doing their job, especially Gimli and Gandalf.
Another reason this is the best Lord of the Rings movie is that it's the more interesting installment. In the next installments it's mostly just epic battles with incredible CGI, that's not completely the case here. The battles here aren't as huge as the next installments but the way Jackson introduces the audience to the plot and characters is almost flawless.
But the biggest reason this is the best Lord of the Rings movie is because this one has the best presentation. Unlike the next movies in this trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring catches your attention more and draws you in more. All things considered, the overall feeling this movie delivers is excellent and shows the top of Jacksons directing talent.
Now, after comparing this to the other Lord of the Rings movies you're probably thinking that I don't see much in this movie for what it is on its own. That's not true, I'll easily say that on its own merits, this is a great movie. Again, the character development in Fellowship of the Ring is great and the audience gets a great connection with each person in the movie. The action isn't the best you'll see in a movie but it's more than good enough to satisfy your excitement thirst.
Just the whole way this movie is done is remarkable. Jackson was at the top of his game when directing this movie, and it shows with a great watch for any night. For those that want a movie that will keep you interested and immersed for just under three hours and not drag on, this movie has your name written on it.