The Ultimate Fantasy Movie Based on the Ultimate Fantasy Book...SPOILERS AHEAD

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2001)

It was almost 1,5 years ago that I saw the first trailer of "The Fellowship" and I remember looking my friend in the eyes saying: "I just cannot wait that long". And last night the moment was there. I was extremely nervous and also afraid that I had already seen the most impressive shots in the trailers. Well folks, for those who hasn't seen the film yet...none of the many, many highlights were in the trailer. I was completely overwhelmed by all the visual surprises Peter Jackson came up with. He really made the ultimate fantasy film based on the ultimate fantasy book.
Here are some of my favourite moments...*SPOILERS* ahead!
The Prologue...look at Elrond's face when he is standing there in front of this huge army...WOW!
The Weathertop...very scary and intense.
Arwen...believe me...she is absolutely fantastic and mysterious. And what a first entrance she has...
Seeing Bilbo again in Rivendell...with a very frightening and unexpected moment. Ian Holm was so lovely...
The fight in Moria...the music stops and there is this incredibly agressive fight with some orcs and a troll. Not for the kids...
The Ballrog...Does it have wings...I still don't know...
Boromir's death...very moving and realistic...
Reading the books, I created my own images. And the visuals in the film reached beyond my imagination. It was all even bigger then I had in mind. Thank you Peter Jackson for this magical adventure. This film takes you to another time in another world. And after September the 11th...who doesn't want to spend three hours there, just to forget it all for a little while.