Most Impressive Book-to-Movie Rendition Ever Seen

Rating: 10/10 (20 May 2002)

This movie was a tour de force of detail, and true to the book spirit. I have been a Tolkein fan for many years, and was anxious to see the on screen version. I was familiar with several of the leading actors that were to play in it, and was a little unsure of their ability to fill their characters properly- when i finally saw the movie (6 times in 4 different theatres over the course of three weeks) I was amazed at the transformation in each of the actors/actresses, especially Wood. I believe this Trilogy of masterpieces (though Tolkein would not have called it that- he saw the series as one whole book) will rise in popularity as the two following pictures are realeased, possibly even close to Star Wars levels....we'll see! But if you haven't seen this movie, please do yourself a favor and see it!!