One movie to rule them all?

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2001)

When one takes a look back in movie history, the fantasy genre seems to be a few-and-far-between item, primarily because of the B-Movie stereotype to which they adhere. I can remember walking out of George Lucas's "Willow" and thinking it was a good fantasy film.
After seeing "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" I can without a doubt say that this film is the ultimate definitive fantasy film. Not only that though: From its talented cast of actors, to the inspired dialogue, and the jaw-dropping visual effects, Middle Earth, the grandfather of the fantasy genre, resides on celluloid with the dignity and scope only author Tolkien himself achieved with words.
Being a fan of the books and having read "Fellowship..." numerous times, as well as seeing other less adequate adaptations, Peter Jackson's adaptation is the closest, most comprehensive labour that could ever be filmed of the first book in the Ring epic.
Since "The Two Towers" and "Return of the King" were filmed with "Fellowship..." simultaneously, they must be incredible as well.