as perfect as films get

Rating: 10/10 (14 December 2002)

what is there to say really. the votes say it all. more than 1/2 give it a ten, and it's average is 8.9/10 and it is #5 in the top 250.
why? excellent cast, huge scale, incredibly beautiful sets, super special effects, timeless story getting the treatment it deserves, and no cheesy 90 minute run. it's an honest 2 1/2 hours of pure enjoyment. escapism doesn't get any better than this.