FINALLY! A fantasy done right.

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2001)

If you have, like me, long been awaiting a fantasy movie that lives up to the scope and vision of a fantasy novel, it's finally here! I have never even read any of Tolkien's books and yet was completely captivated by this movie. Peter Jackson and his crew have done a magnificent job of bringing a fantasy world to life--breathtaking views of ethereal cities, convincing special effects, and a whole cast of characters the viewer actually cares about, topped off with music that will make your heart pound. Brilliant! I was very impressed and cannot wait to see the next two. (You'll ESPECIALLY appreciate it if you've ever suffered through the animated movie, or had high hopes for Dragonheart or Dungeons and Dragons....)