The greatest epic so far produced and it's only the 1st of 3

Rating: 10/10 (17 December 2002)

I have been a fan of these books for many years and have read them on numerous occasions. So i was thrilled when the movie finally made it to the big screen. I went to see it at the theatre with an open mind and the understanding that that i was not to be disappointed by it as i knew it would be near impossible to take this book and make it into a good movie.
Well was i blown away. The three hours flew by and left my mind abuzz with excitement. The quality of the detail in every scene was just amazing. Truly the most fantastic movie ride i have experienced. (A little disappointed in the added seens between Aragorn and Arwen, but we shall see maybe it will add more to the overall story?)
I have seen it several more times at the movies as well as on DVD and i still find it a great ride.
I recently watched the extended version. I thought you could not make this movie any better.Well i was wrong. For the true LOTR connoiseur this is the only only way to take it. The added seens just add more context to the movie and make it feel whole.There where always a few gaps in the original but as a knowledgable viewer i was able to see past them and fill the holes myself.
I'm off to see The Two Towers tonight. I know i will not be disappointed.
Cheers from NZ.