A compelling blend of movie magic and true emotion

Rating: 8/10 (7 January 2002)

The Lord of the Rings, easily the most hyped movie to come out in 2001, largely came through for its audience. The sets and locations are mammoth in scale and create an impressive backdrop for the world of the film. The performances are honest and forthright. Although I enjoyed this three-hour adventure for the fantastic romp that it was, placing it #1 among all movies in the imdb poll seems a little much. What happened to simple stories, good acting, and solid camera work?