In one word: Wow!

Rating: 10/10 (5 March 2002)

LOTR is unlike anything I have ever seen before! It captures just about every emotion that you could want in a film: wonder, love, humor, terror, adventure, drama, etc.! This is truly one of the most awe-inspiring movies ever made! The cinematography is sweeping, the storyline is beautifully constructed, and the acting is flawless! There is no weak link in this cast! Ian McKellen fills the role of Gandalf like no other actor has ever filled a role. He IS Gandalf! The rest of the cast deserve special recognition as well.
Much credit to Peter Jackson, JRR Tolkien, and the rest of the production company for making this miracle of a movie possible!