An epic story becomes an epic film

Rating: 8/10 (5 February 2003)

I read the Hobbit as a child and read Lord of The Rings in my early 20's. Although LOTR was a long book, I could not put it down. Tolkien spent a lifetime developing the world of Middle Earth and this detail was obvious in the books. I wondered if it could ever be made into films that would do the books justice. Peter Jackson and his cast have easily achieved this. Everything from the scenery, characters, and plot help give the same feeling of pleasure that the books achieved. Even my parents have been converted to fans of this story. I don't worship the films, but unlike too many films these days, it is good to see that great films can still be made. These films have to be seen more than once in order to do them the justice they deserve. The New Zealand tourist board must also love Peter Jackson !