What an experience

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2001)

When I was waiting in line to get in I wondered why everyone leaving the theatre had such expressionless faces. I was worried that they were disappointed (although one guy saw our puzzled looks and gave us a thumbs up). It was not disappointment...it was the after effects of a movie that was such an all encompassing experience that it just leaves you feeling numb and exhausted. This morning after I am still digesting what I saw.
Two pieces of advise though: First, make sure that you see this movie in a theatre. And second, if unfamilair with the basic story learn a few background facts before seeing it. I would imagine that the next two movies will be even better than this one (the books, although brilliant as a whole seemed to get better as they progressed).
Andy