thoroughly disappointing.

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2001)

i had such high hopes for this film, and could not have been more shocked at how awful and hollow it was. the storyline was rushed and it took much away from the movie because it never allowed the opportunity to really delve into the characters. i also really felt more of the beginning of the story should have been portrayed as you never get that tolkien essence of a new beginning of not knowing what lies ahead and the innocence of the hobbits. far too much time was wasted on needless scenes revolving sauroman and arwen. finally, the camerawork was disappointing. in such beautiful landscapes as this there is definitely no need for so many facial close ups. the scenery could easily have spoken for itself. now i can clearly say that there was not a single good film in 2001.