A Superb Opening Chapter

Rating: 10/10 (13 May 2006)

Perhaps one of the greatest books ever written, the Lord of the Rings was always going to be an absolute nightmare to translate to the big screen. I never thought anyone could capture what was in my imagination and bring it to life, but Jackson and Co. have done just this. The Film tells of the attempts of the Fellowship to take the One Ring to Mordor, the one place where it can be destroyed forever, thus defeating the evil Lord Sauron. With an absolutely stellar cast including brilliant performances from Sean Bean (Boromir) and Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), this film captures the world of Middle Earth and brings it to the silver screen. While some elements of the book are omitted, it must be acknowledged that it would be impossible to include absolutely everything from the book. The screenplay and directing are both absolutely magnificent, and the special effects, courtesy of WETA DIGITAL, while astounding, are still only a taste of what is yet to come. This film is an absolute treat for all fans, young and old, and for me is one part of the greatest film ever made, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.