Good affect and extremely strong plot.

Rating: 10/10 (24 January 2002)

This one was a real treat to see. It is not often that I have been truly entertained by a good story. Lord of the Rings is on of those few films that does this. The plot line of this film is was kept me glued to it. It did not have any weak points that I could tell. It moved along well and only had a few points where the plot dragged a little. I also have to admit, at times the film did seem to be taking a very long time but it also seemed to move quick. I also feel that the film stopped at a good spot and it seemed to be a natural break in the story. I wonder what more could be coming in the next films.
The acting was strong. I was surprised by how well Elijah Wood preformed in his massive role. I was very grateful the director did not allow his character or dwell on indecision which tends to bog down other films. The supporting actors and actresses was also very good and really helped the film move along. These two things combined really make for a good entertaining experience. I have not read the books and I am not very familiar with this type of movie so I did not really know what to expect. I have to admit, this was good and well worth my time. The only draw back would be some of the fight scenes. They may be a little too violent for children.
Over all, the best film of 2002 I have seen so far, (10 out of 10)