One of the Best Films Ever Made

Rating: 10/10 (3 September 2002)

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING is a true masterpiece. No, it's not because of the hype. No, it's not because of the popularity. No, it's not because it was a huge box-office success. No, it's not because it earned 13 Academy Award nominations. It's because it is a truly amazing achievement in the history of cinema. Films like this are usually never made. Only every once in a while we get a truly great classic. Luckily last year director Peter Jackson and his team delivered a truly great motion picture.
Let me say first that, I am not a fan of the LOTR books. I have never read the books. In fact, I went into the movie without knowing what to expect. I had only seen the trailer and it looked like it was going to be a good-looking movie, so I went to see it. When it was over, I could not believe what I had just witnessed. It surpassed my expectations and the hype that it had created. I was mesmerized. I was blown-away. I kept thinking: "I have never seen anything like this before". I was captivated by the powerful look of the film, the powerful and epic story, the characters, the excitment, the cinematography, the score, the visual effects, the action, the drama, and everything. I guess I can call this film, in so many different ways as "the perfect film". Because it is a film that puts together all of the pieces that one can love in a film.
Everything, absolutely everything about the film is great: the direction, the acting, the story...etc. It doesn't have flaws in my opinion, and although some people complained about the length (3 hrs) of the film, I wasn't bothered by it. In fact, it didn't feel like three hours for me. When it was over, I wanted more.
For anyone who hasn't seen this film (who hasn't?), I truly recommend it. It is a triumph. It is a masterful movie that will be remembered for generations. For a movie that's 3 hrs long, and leaves me wanting more, hey, not so many long movies can do that. And I am hugely anticipating the next two sequels.
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