Amazing.

Rating: Null/10 (14 January 2002)

It's just a crying shame the Academy will never recognize the sheer brilliance of this watershed film. Okay, I'm sorry - it will probably garner an insane amount of nominations for cinematography and "special" awards for technical achievement. If you ask me, the only thing "special" here are the members of AMPAS come decision time. They're the kind of special that rides on the short bus if you get my meaning. Fellowship of the Ring (along with its forthcoming sequels) is a film with the ability and charisma to define a generation of moviegoers, young and old alike. But really, if you'd rather go see the Royal Tennenbaums because you want an "intellectual experience" instead of the popcorn flick you heard Rings was going to be, that's fine: you can burn in hell too along with the Academy for all I care. Fellowship of the Ring: 10. AMPAS: -2