An incredible cinematic masterpiece.

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 2004)

THIS MOVIE IS GREAT!
* SPOILERS *
In ancient times, Sauron gave rings to rulers of the Elves, Dwarfs, and Men. It gave them great power so that they could be good rulers of their races. In secret, though, he created one ring for himself to rule the bearers of the other rings, giving him the power to rule all the races. The Elves found out about this, and with Men they fought Sauron. In an epic battle, Sauron's ring was lost. 2,500 years later, the ring was found by Gollum, and 500 years later, he lost it and Bilbo Baggins (a Hobbit) found it. 61 years later, he gave it to his nephew Frodo, and with the wizard Gandalf, he discovers that it is indeed the Ring of Sauron. Learning that Sauron has returned and looking for the ring, he embarks on an epic journey to destroy the ring with a fellowship of companions. At the end of the film, just like the Lady Galadriel told Frodo would happen, the fellowship breaks because none can overcome their desire to have the ring, and Frodo must continue alone with his rather innocent friend Sam. Throughout their journey, they are pursued by Gollum, whose love and desire of the ring will never cease.
THIS IS A GREAT FILM! There is so much detail and quality in everything, it actually feels like you are watching something that happened in another world! I am particularly enchanted by the Elves, they are so beautiful, and they can never die, Liv Taylor and Cate Blanchett play perfect female elves.