Excellent viewing for everyone except young children.

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 2004)

WELL WELL. What a difference a few years makes when it comes to being a director! Peter Jackson (The man who gave us the aptly named BAD TASTE!) has certainly improved his directing skills I must say. LOTR Fellowship is truly an excellent movie. Shot completely in New Zealand, and cast superbly, this movie and the excellent sequels are movie masterpieces. I believe they will be looked at in awe for decades to come.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Some of the battle scenes, while not as large as in the sequels, are fairly intense and therefore, not suitable for sensitive young children. Anyone else however, should be ready for a three hour ride in movie heaven. The musical score is excellent. Great orchestral theme, highlighted by the use of some fairly unusual instruments played to perfection. The utilization of ENYA as a vocal artist in this movie is absolutely wonderful. The solo high voice as the fellowship exits the Mines of Moria is the perfect mix of visual sights, storyline and sound, one of the most effective I think I have ever seen. Peter Jackson with this trilogy, has lifted the bar of movie making to a whole new level. No wonder he is earning squillions of dollars for KING KONG. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Rating 10