Amazing. Simply Amazing.

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2001)

I read Tolkien's books more than 15 years ago, but the basics remained in my memory. Simply said, this movie is exactly what I thought Tolkien was trying to describe.
In many cases, when anything is overly hyped, you get a let down feeling after seeing it(ie Phantom Menace). I was expecting a let down. However, this is not the case here in this masterpiece.
At almost 3 hours in length, you would think it would be tedious, but it just flies by.
Peter Jackson has done it! Populated Middle Earth with characters and scenes that captures the essence of the book. From orcs to elves to ring wraiths... Perfect!
I can't wait for Two Towers.